Nominations are now open!
2024 Sorenson Legacy Awards. See the flyer below. The deadline to submit is Monday, March 11, 2024 by 5:00 pm.
Nominations are now open!
2024 Sorenson Legacy Awards. See the flyer below. The deadline to submit is Monday, March 11, 2024 by 5:00 pm.
DATE:
February 14, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Financial, Main, Attendance, and Counseling ESP’s
Registrars
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Sharon Jensen, Student Support Services Consultant
Vickie Barker, YIC Teacher Specialist
Carolyn Curran, YIC Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Youth in Care (YIC) Enrollment Process
YIC students are those that are, in some manner, considered to be in State Custody (Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS), Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS), or Department of Health and Human Services (DSPD) and include students in foster care.
YIC students should not be enrolled at the school until cleared and authorized by the YIC Coordinator in Student Services. Prior to enrollment schools will be contacted and receive the YIC student’s Intake Forms after they have been processed by the YIC Coordinator in Student Services. Intake forms are found on the Student Support Services website here. When YIC enrollment is sought at the school without prior notification from the YIC Coordinator, the school should inform them that they cannot be enrolled at this time and provide them the contact information below to obtain the clearance to enroll.
DCSF, JJYS, DSPD, or foster care guardians should be referred to Carolyn Curran, the YIC Coordinator in Student Services at 801.567.8328 or carolyn.curran@jordandistirct.org if prior authorization has not been received by the school.
Should you have any questions or require any help or clarification please contact one of the following:
Carolyn Curran, YIC Coordinator
801.567.8328
carolyn.curran@jordandistrict.org
Vickie Barker, YIC Teacher Specialist
801.567.8351
vicki.barker@jordandistrict.org
In order to maintain a professional work atmosphere for students and staff members, respect staff time, and to avoid ethical and fraudulent conflicts of interest with vendors, building administrations are asked to abide by the following:
Skylert Messaging Protocol:
The Department of Transportation has received calls regarding proper protocol for Skylert messaging when buses are running late due to weather, mechanical failure, traffic delays, etc. As indicated in “FAQ for Administrators/Schools” on the Transportation web page, Transportation will send a Skylert message to all families and schools that may be impacted during the morning route. When a school is notified that buses are running late in the afternoon due to weather, mechanical failure, traffic delays, etc., the Skylert message comes from the school.
Field Trip Requests:
When scheduling your school’s field/activity trip on busHive, please make sure to include details and/or information in the “special instructions” section that the bus driver should be aware of prior to arriving at your school. This includes, but is not limited to, specific pick up or drop off locations either at the home school or the destination, service animals, lunch location request, etc. The more information our bus drivers have in advance of the field/activity trip, the better overall experience for students, staff and parents.
Notification of Special Education Students Who Get Suspended:
When special education students who are bused get suspended from school, please make sure to notify Stephanie Erickson, Special Education Route Coordinator, at stephanie.erickson@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8846 in order for the student’s bus driver to be notified. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
In preparation for upcoming presentations to the Board and making projections for future school years, Planning & Enrollment needs to update records of how rooms are being used at school sites. This is not a formal walkthrough and room-by-room count; this is a verification of how rooms are being used during the current school year. The update will require a brief (10-15 minutes) visit with a principal, assistant principal, or administrative assistant who can answer questions about how rooms are being used. Given the short turnaround time for this project, we will be unable to schedule appointments with schools and ask for your cooperation and time as we make these visits over the next few weeks.
Moving forward, we anticipate a similar verification visit with each school in late summer or early fall each year, with a formal walkthrough and room count occurring every 2-3 years.
If there is a significant conflict in the next few weeks or if you have additional questions or concerns, please reach out to Planning & Enrollment:
• Scott Festin, x88370
• Caleb Olson, x88251
DATE:
February 8, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
2024 Prevention Funds Available for Your School!
Jordan District is focused on supporting each student’s well-being. As a part of this ongoing effort, there are funds available for each school’s prevention efforts. Please review the following information:
*As a reminder, each school is required to maintain and update prevention plans annually. These funds and upcoming workshops are meant to support each school’s prevention plan.
Positive Behaviors Plan 2023-2024
E-cigarette and Nicotine Prevention Funds
Prevention Block Grant Funds
Annual Suicide Prevention Grant Funds
If you are looking for support in coordinating and streamlining prevention efforts around common goals, attend the 2024 Prevention Palooza in March!
For questions and more information on these available funds and updating or enhancing your school’s prevention plan, contact McKinley Withers, 88245, mckinley.withers@jordandistrict.org
DATE:
February 8, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
2024 Prevention Palooza–Workshops and Support Available!
Jordan District is focused on supporting each student’s well-being. As a part of this ongoing effort there will be several opportunities throughout Spring 2024 to enhance and expand each school’s prevention program during the Prevention Palooza! Save the date for the following events:
Social and Emotional Skill Curriculum Expo
Tuesday, March 5th
JATC South in the Auditorium
Two Sessions: 8:30-11:00, 12:30-3:00
Interested in learning more about what curriculum options are out there that support your school’s social and emotional skill development goals? This upcoming event presents a valuable opportunity to explore several Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum options that may fit your school's needs. The event will feature various vendors who will take the time to answer questions and preview their evidence-based curriculum in an open-table discussion format. Administrators who attend will be able to spend time exploring the curriculum that best fits their needs.
Prevention Planning Workshops
Dates Available: March 6, 11, 14 (pm only), 15, & 18
ASB Presentation Room (entrance C)
Two sessions Each Day (pm session only on the 14th): 8:30-11:00, 12:30-3:00
Choose a workshop time to update and enhance your school’s prevention plan. There will also be targeted support for accessing grant funds that are available for your school’s unique prevention efforts. Substitute costs can be covered so a full team can attend!
More information on times and sign ups to come!
Positions considered Critical Need/Hard to Fill are eligible to begin posting immediately.
Remember to complete the Date Position Available field on your Requisition to assist us in accurately identifying positions available for 2024-2025 school year and support our upcoming recruitment efforts nationwide.
Reminder: For tutorials to assist you with completing requisitions and all things Frontline, there is a link on your Frontline Message Board. If you have any questions, please contact your HR Recruiting Team.
Please see the attached newsletter.
Through the month of FEBRUARY, current JSD licensed teachers and/or educators may view transfer opportunities for the 2024-25 school year. If you are interested in a transfer to another school location in the District for the 2024-25 school year, you must submit a transfer request through the Teacher/Educator Transfer Request located in Skyward Employee Access and/or attend the Teacher/Educator Transfer Fair on Feb. 12, 2024. A Teacher/Educator Transfer Request Report listing all interested licensed teachers and/or educators is emailed to Principals each Monday during the month of February with the names of those teachers/educators who are requesting a transfer to a new location for the 2024-25 school year.
On March 1, current JSD teachers/educators may view openings for the 2024-25 school year at employment.jordandistrict.org and must apply in Frontline. Transfer requests will be accepted through August 1, 2024.
Check out all you need and want to know regarding "Signs"!
DATE:
February 1, 2024
TO:
Principals and Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Cody Curtis, Middle School Level AOS
Brad Sorensen, High School Level AOS
SUBJECT:
Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences for Secondary Schools
The dates for Spring Parent-Teacher Conferences for secondary schools are Tuesday, February 13, 2024 and Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 4:00 pm until 7:30 pm.
Here is the schedule that the schools will follow:
Intermountain AP Summer Institute is the only institute of its kind held in the state of Utah. 2024 marks the 14th year of operation as a College Board endorsed training. APSI offers the highest quality professional development in 18 content areas. Make the most of your AP dollars by speaking with Chris Richards-Khong in the Teaching & Learning Department about how you can help sponsor registration and stipends for AP teachers.
DATE:
February 1, 2024
TO:
Middle School Administrators
High School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Stacee Worthen, School Counselor Consultant
SUBJECT:
2023-24/2024-25 Approved Course Requests
For your information, the attached memo is an updated list of courses approved over the last two academic school years. All courses have been added to the Jordan School District Course Catalog.
Please see the attached newsletter.
DATE:
February 1, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT:
Safety Training Opportunity
Webinar: The Role of Principals in School Safety Efforts
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools and its Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center will host a webinar on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This webinar will focus on the role that principals play in preventing, protecting the school community from, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from threats and hazards.
The objectives of this 60-minute webinar are to
Register on Zoom to participate in the Webinar.
Guest Panelists
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
Ocali Charter High School in Ocala, Florida
Hudson High School in Hudson, Ohio
Sandy Hook Elementary School
Panel Moderator
Janelle Hughes, Project Director, REMS TA Center
Please see the attached newsletter.
Please see the attached newsletter.
First, the "Discipline Notes" released in previous memos have been consolidated into a single document, available at this link: Discipline Notes
Second, there are four new "Discipline Notes" entries based on items identified in recent discipline review committee meetings. The new entries are:
• "Targeted" Offenses
• Fighting / Mutual Altercation
• Commentary in Log Entries
• Actions in Offense Comments
Please take note of this revised document.