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TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

Please share this flyer with your school community.

Nutrition Services is sponsoring the Summer Meals Food Service Program. This program provides nutritious meals free of charge to children 18 years of age and younger.

Dates: June 9 - Aug. 1

* No service June 16, July 4, July 24 and 25

Times: Breakfast Service: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Lunch Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Locations: Columbia Elementary, Heartland Elementary, Majestic Elementary, Oquirrh Elementary, and Westvale Elementary

Adults can also purchase breakfast for $2.50 or lunch for $4.10. The District assumes no responsibility during the operation of this program. This is an equal opportunity provider.

 

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TO:
All Principals
All Assistant Principals

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Steve Peart, Director of Custodial

We would like to make school administrators aware of the custodial summer cleaning responsibilities. Included are three summer cleaning responsibility checklists for your reference, as well as two links for training videos. These may help you track the progress of the inside cleaning and grounds upkeep of your schools throughout the summer.

Classroom Summer Cleaning Video
Summer Restroom Cleaning Video

 

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DATE:  
May 19, 2025

TO:  
All Administrators
All Financial Administrative Assistants

FROM:  
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets and Audits
Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services

SUBJECT:   
FY26 Updated Composite Rate

For fiscal year 2026 the insurance composite rate will be increasing to $16,332 annually or $1,361 per month. This rate represents the District’s portion of medical and life insurance premiums for an individual employee. Please ensure you are using this amount when forecasting personnel budget costs for next year.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call Dan Ellis at (801)567-8389.

Thank you.

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TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Rebecca Eastman, HR Generalist

Based on our Employee-Funded Sick Bank Policy, Employees are automatically enrolled in the sick bank each year through the annual donation of one (1) annual leave day to the sick bank.

More information regarding the Employee-Funded Sick Bank can be found in policies, DP326NEG -Sick Leave-Educational Support Professionals and DP324NEG -Sick Leave-Licensed.

For employees who wish to opt out of participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Bank, instructions will be sent out in JEM during the month of July. Automatic deductions are taken July 1st at the beginning of each contract year. Those who opt out of Sick Bank through the process in Skyward will see their day refunded to them around the end of October.

* First Year Educational Support Professionals and hourly employees are not eligible for sick bank; therefore, a sick bank day will not be deducted (if applicable).

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DATE:   
May 19, 2025

TO: 
All School Principals
All School Financial Secretaries

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets and Audits
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

SUBJECT:  
Over the Phone Nutrition Payment Option

Payments for student lunch balances may be made over the phone starting Tuesday May 27th. The associated phone number is 801-567-8757 (ext 88757) and will be available for payments during school operating hours. Payments related to debt collections or where the school has previously paid the balance will be directed back to the school.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call Dan Ellis at (801)567-8389.

Thank you.

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DATE:
May 22, 2025

TO:
All Principals
All Licensed Staff

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Melanie Dawson, Program Administrator of Behavior

SUBJECT:
ETT: Cultivating Classroom Management Skills

Effective Teacher Training (ETT) will be offered this summer! Seats are capped at 100 and are only available to learners who have never taken ETT previously. Register on Canvas Catalog.

Direct registration link: Summer ETT 2025
Or search “ETT” at pd.jordandistrict.org

See the attached memo and flyer for more information.

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Brittany Bauer, HR Recruiting

The Human Resources Department will be running Frontline Recruiting and Hiring Training PD sessions during the month of June. These sessions are intended for any principal, assistant principal or department administrator (current or new).  We want to teach you how to use various functions in Frontline and best practices to help you in recruiting and retaining the BEST candidates. All training sessions will be held at the JSD District Office (room 129) in West Jordan. Please bring your laptop.

Please use the link below to view available dates/times and to sign-up.

Frontline Training Schedule for Appointments

Contact Brittany Bauer at #88214 if you have any questions.

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DATE:  
Thursday, May 22, 2025

TO: 
All School Administrators

FROM:    
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Assessment, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:  
2025 WIDA ACCESS Results in Tableau

2025 WIDA ACCESS results are now in Tableau. Viewers may see language proficiency levels over time for the following categories:

  • Overall Composite Score
  • Composite Scores (Comprehension – listening and reading; Literacy = reading and writing; and Oral = listening and speaking)
  • Subtest: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing

Viewers may also see growth target data over time based on the state’s growth goals for each student as well as student participation over time on the WIDA ACCESS.

Included in the dashboard is a student list with historical WIDA ACCESS results going back to 2022. Viewers may filter results using a variety of demographic and assessment filters to create lists of students for support and intervention planning for the 2025-26 school year.

Viewers may access the WIDA ACCESS summary dashboard here.

For questions about the WIDA ACCESS assessment and results or this summary dashboard, please contact Ben Jameson in Assessment, Research & Accountability.

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Rebecca Smith, Consultant in Teaching & Learning

Jordan District will offer Gifted & Talented endorsement classes during the 2025-26 school year. Classes are open to all licensed personnel in Jordan District.

Gifted & Talented Teaching Endorsement
During the 2025-2026 school year, Jordan School District will offer coursework for a gifted and talented (GT)
teaching endorsement in partnership with Southern Utah University (SUU).

How will a GT teaching endorsement benefit me?

  • A GT endorsement will build a knowledge base about an important sector of education.
  • A GT endorsement will help teachers build a repertoire of instructional strategies to challenge all students by
    adding depth, complexity, higher-order thinking, and creativity to daily instruction.
  • A GT endorsement will help teachers develop differentiation strategies to better meet the unique needs of
    high-ability learners in all classrooms.
  • A GT endorsement will qualify educators to teach in an ALPS classroom and to hold other positions in gifted
    and talented programming.

What are the credit requirements for a GT endorsement?

  • Four core classes are required for the Endorsement. Two courses are offered each school year.
    • EDUC 5400 3 Credit Hours Learning, Development, and Individual Differences in Gifted Education
    • EDUC 5420 3 Credit Hours Assessment in Gifted Education
    • EDUC 5430 3 Credit Hours Curriculum and Instructional Planning in Gifted Education
    • EDUC 5440 3 Credit Hours Learning Environments for Gifted Students
  • A “professional learning activity” is also required for the GT endorsement. Examples of this include participation in an additional class, webinar, or conference specific to gifted and talented education. A wide variety of opportunities at local, state, or national levels will satisfy this requirement.

What are the current costs for a GT endorsement?

  • SUU Recording Fees: $23 per credit hour / $69 per 3-hour core class.
    • The GT Department will cover the recording fees for the 2025-2026 classes for JSD participants.
  • Books are available for checkout from the Gifted and Talented Department.
    • Participants can purchase personal copies of books if they choose (approximately $50 per class).

What format will be used for instruction? When and where will the classes be held?

  • Jordan District instructors provide classes in a combination of live and asynchronous instruction.
  • Most live sessions will be in-person (ASB PDC 112 - Entrance D). Some live sessions are held over Zoom.
  • Asynchronous sessions are self-paced, and often include practical classroom applications.
  • Two courses will be offered during each school year. See the 2025-26 class schedule for complete details.
    How do I register for the classes offered in the 2025-26 school year?
  • You can take the classes in any order!
  • Participants often begin the classes with EDUC 5420 and EDUC 5440, then take EDUC 5400 and EDUC 5430
    the second year.
  • If you would like to participate in the 2025-26 classes, please complete this form to be on the contact list.
  • Those on the contact list will be notified when SUU registration opens in early August 2025.

Contact Rebecca Smith with and questions you may have: 801-567-8368 (88368) rebecca.smith@jordandistrict.org

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DATE:
April 28, 2025

TO:
Administrators of Schools
Elementary and Secondary Principals

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

SUBJECT:
Student Meal Deficit School Responsibilities

District approved procedural guidelines for meal deficit collection can be found on the Nutrition Services website under the online payments tab.  Click HERE

Per approved guidelines:

  • Inactive students, students transferring within the district and graduating students or students moving up grade levels to another school (i.e. 6th to 7th, 9th to 10th, and seniors) with uncollectable meal deficits, of any dollar amount, are the responsibility of the school and must be paid by the principal at the end of the current school year.
  • All staff meal deficits must be paid by the end of the year.

 

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

Please be aware of a new DANGEROUS TikTok challenge that we've been experiencing in our schools. Students have learned that putting pencil lead into the USB port will cause a short circuit, causing the Chromebook to smoke and short out. Inserting pencil lead into a USB port can be dangerous. Pencil lead contains graphite, which is conductive, and can cause a fire when inserted in the USB port.

How to identify if this has possibly happened to a Chromebook:

  • The pencil lead will create a short, which may melt the USB port.
  • The Chromebook will likely not power on as it has a short circuit.
  • The USB port stops charging the device, or headphones and other peripherals will not work on the affected port.

What to do:

  • Do not attempt to remove the lead. This is dangerous and could further damage the port or the device.
  • Do not try to charge or use the device. This could worsen the damage or create a fire hazard.
  • Take the Chromebook to your school tech for disposal or repair.
  • Contact your Administrator of Schools if you are considering sending a message to parents.
  • Contact your Administrator of Schools for any questions related to disciplinary action.

 

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TO:
School Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources

The College of Education offers summer professional development opportunities for paraprofessionals. Participants do not need to be a current University of Utah student to enroll. Participants will receive an email confirming registration once the process is completed. Enrollment is first come, first serve with limited availability for each course. It is strongly recommended that participants register as soon as possible to ensure a space in the workshop. Links and related information will be sent a week prior to the workshop.

See the flyer below for all the details.

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Chris Richards-Khong, Associate Administrator of Teaching and Learning

School-Based Associates Opportunity
The Jordan School District is excited to announce the School-Based Associates (SBA) program for the 25-26 school year. For many years, past CITES/ BYU Public School Partnership Associates participants have asked about bringing the powerful learning experiences within CITES/ BYU Public School Partnership Associates back to their colleagues in the classroom. JSD School-Based Associates will now make that desire a possibility!

The JSD School Based Associates mini grant awards will help schools nurture classroom teacher leaders as they facilitate cohort sessions for their school. The grant funds include a compensation stipend for teacher leaders. School cohorts explore ideas toward gaining a deeper understanding of education and the Partnership Commitments. Associates fosters collegial connections, exchange of viewpoints with one another, and builds lasting relationships.

The mini grant application process has been streamlined into a brief google form. Administrators or teachers can initiate this grant for a school. Use the School-Based Associates Application GUIDE to help you keep things simple. Call Chris Richards-Khong with questions 801-567-8158 or email at christen.richardskhong@jordandistrict.org.

JSD School-Based Associates Grant Interest Form

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DATE:   
May 1, 2025

TO: 
Elementary School Administrators
Middle School Administrators
High School Administrators

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Stacee Worthen, School Counselor Consultant

SUBJECT:  
School Counselor Training and Professional Development

The training and professional development for the month of May are below. We appreciate your support sending in our ongoing training efforts.

Friday, May 2 - Mountain Ridge Feeder Meeting, South Hills MS
Mountain Ridge Feeder Counselors K-12
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, May 7 - BRISC Monthly Call, Zoom
All School Counselors (optional)
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, May 14 - Steering Meeting, District Office, Room 129
Lead Counselors attend session 1 or 2
Session 1 -- 8:00 am - 10:00 am; Session 2 -- 10:15 am - 12:15 pm

Contact Stacee Worthen at 801-867-8309 or stacee.worthen@jordandistrict.org with any questions or concerns.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2025:

  • High School
    • Tom Gatten, assistant principal at Mountain Ridge High appointed principal at Herriman High, replacing Todd Quarnberg who is resigning.
    • Brady Bartholomew, assistant principal at Riverton High appointed principal at Mountain Ridge High, replacing Mike Kochevar who is retiring.
    • Kevin Barton, assistant principal at Mountain Ridge High transferred as assistant principal at Herriman High.
    • Andrew Blanchard, assistant principal at Herriman High transferred as assistant principal at West Jordan High.
    • Tim Brooks, assistant principal at West Hills Middle transferred as assistant principal at Mountain Ridge High.
    • Noelapoomaikalani Ioane, assistant principal at West Jordan High transferred as assistant principal at Copper Hills High, replacing Mark Halliday who is retiring.
    • Jenicee Jacobsen, assistant principal at West Jordan High transferred as assistant principal at Herriman High.
    • Travis Foster, administrative intern at Riverton High appointed assistant principal at Riverton High.
    • Katelyn Jenson, assistant principal at Southland Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Copper Hills High, replacing Julianna Wing who is resigning.
    • Kami Taylor, assistant principal at South Jordan Middle transferred as assistant principal at West Jordan High.
    • Derek Winder, administrative intern at West Jordan High appointed assistant principal at Riverton High.
  • Middle School
    • Mike Glenn, principal at Mountain Creek Middle transferred as principal at Sunset Ridge Middle, replacing Audrey Fish who is retiring.
    • Kristie Howe, assistant principal at West Hills Middle appointed principal at West Hills Middle, replacing Cynthia VanderMeiden who is resigning.
    • Glen Varga, assistant principal at Riverton High appointed principal at Mountain Creek Middle.
    • Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at South Hills Middle and Sunset Ridge Middle transferred as assistant principal at South Hills Middle.
    • Andrea Call, administrative intern at West Hills Middle appointed assistant principal at West Hills Middle.
    • Mike Christensen, assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle transferred as assistant principal at West Hills Middle.
    • Jody Deland, assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle and Mountain Creek Middle transferred as assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle.
    • Ivie Erickson, administrative intern at Bingham High appointed assistant principal at South Jordan Middle.
    • Heather Handy, assistant principal at Aspen Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle.
    • Wendy Harmon, assistant principal at Mountain Creek Middle transferred as assistant principal at Hidden Valley Middle.
    • Amy Kinder, math consultant in Teaching and Learning transferred as assistant principal at Mountain Creek Middle.
    • James Maughan, assistant principal at Oquirrh Hills Middle transferred as assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle.
    • Troy Monson, assistant principal at South Hills Middle transferred as assistant principal at Oquirrh Hills Middle.
    • Amber Zdunich, assistant principal at Hidden Valley Middle transferred as assistant principal at Elk Ridge Middle.
  • Departments
    • Amy Lloyd, assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle transferred as math consultant in the Teaching and Learning Department.
  • Elementary School
    • Megan Cox, principal at Midas Creek Elementary transferred as principal at Rose Creek Elementary, replacing Karen Egan who is retiring.
    • Theresa Christensen, principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary transferred as principal at Midas Creek Elementary.
    • Bryce Eardley, principal at South Jordan Elementary transferred as principal at Mountain Shadows Elementary.
    • Aaron Ichimura, principal at Welby Elementary transferred as principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary.
    • Tina Susuico, principal at Mountain Shadows Elementary transferred as principal at Hayden Peak Elementary, replacing Jennifer Fisher who is retiring.
    • Kasey Dahl, assistant principal at Bastian Elementary appointed principal at Welby Elementary.
    • Beth Pollock, assistant principal at Ridge View Elementary appointed principal at South Jordan Elementary.
    • John Sassman, assistant principal at Herriman Elementary appointed principal at Mountain Point Elementary.
    • Janae Young, assistant principal at Welby Elementary appointed principal at Oakcrest Elementary, replacing Ken Westwood who is retiring.
    • Megan Daly, administrative intern at Copper Canyon Elementary appointed assistant principal at Copper Canyon Elementary.
    • Elizabeth Felt, principal at Mountain Point Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Southland Elementary.
    • Megan Hamilton, administrative intern at Blackridge Elementary appointed assistant principal at Blackridge Elementary.
    • Danielle Hanson, assistant principal at Elk Ridge Middle transferred as assistant principal at Westvale Elementary.
    • Jessica Hayes, assistant principal at the Child Development Center transferred as assistant principal at Herriman Elementary.
    • David Hullinger, assistant principal at Westvale Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Rosamond Elementary.
    • Toni Lasater, administrative intern at Oak Leaf Elementary appointed assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary.
    • Rebecca Lee, JPAS administrator transferred as assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary and JPAS administrator.
    • Jennifer Manning, assistant principal at Mountain Point Elementary transferred as assistant principal at the Child Development Center.
    • Nathan Price, assistant principal at Mountain Shadows Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Ridge View Elementary.
    • Aimie Rizzuto, administrative intern at Jordan Ridge Elementary appointed assistant principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary.
    • Teresa Rossetti, assistant principal at Rosamond Elementary transferred as assistant principal at South Jordan Elementary.
    • Rachelle Smith, administrative intern at Heartland Elementary appointed assistant principal at Heartland Elementary.
    • Stacie Thompson, administrative intern at Elk Meadows Elementary appointed assistant principal at Elk Meadows Elementary.
    • Denise White, administrative intern at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy appointed assistant principal at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy.
    • Adrienne Yancey, assistant principal at South Jordan Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Mountain Point Elementary.
  • New Administrative Internships for 2025-26
    • Kylie Bussell, teacher at Copper Hills High assigned administrative intern at Mountain Ridge High.
    • Cameron Christensen, teacher at Cedar Valley High in Alpine District assigned administrative intern at Copper Hills High.
    • Adrian Ramjoue, teacher at Riverton High assigned administrative intern at West Jordan High.
    • Laura Visaggio, teacher specialist at Herriman High assigned administrative intern at Bingham High.
    • Corey Wales, teacher at Argyle High in Argyle ISD (TX) assigned administrative intern at Riverton High.
    • Jen Arnold, teacher at Lake Mountain Middle in Alpine District assigned administrative intern at Copper Mountain Middle and Hidden Valley Middle.
    • Angela Crawford, teacher at Indian Hills Middle in Canyons District assigned administrative intern at Oquirrh Hills Middle and Mountain Creek Middle.
    • Kathryn Scott, teacher at Kearns High in Granite District assigned administrative intern at West Hills Middle and West Jordan Middle.
    • Kaila Anderson, Instructional Coach at Daybreak Elementary assigned administrative intern at Mountain Shadows Elementary.
    • Jennifer McNees, teacher at Antelope Canyon Elementary assigned administrative intern at Bastian Elementary.
    • Lara Stout, teacher at Southland Elementary assigned administrative intern at Welby Elementary.

 

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DATE:
May 1, 2025

TO:
School Administrators

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
Kitt Soumpholphakdy, Field/Activity Trips Coordinator

SUBJECT:
Alternate Field/Activity Trip Options for Schools

The Department of Transportation’s Field/Activity Trips Office is committed to doing its best to accommodate all of the district’s field/activity trip requests. However, there are times throughout the school year, particularly during spring sports season, when the demand for field/activity trips is greater than the supply of bus drivers and school buses. When this happens, schools have alternate options from local charter bus companies to accommodate field/activity trips.

The following local charter bus companies may be able to assist you with your field/activity trips needs when the Field/Activity Trips Office is unable to do so.

RedStar Transportation – https://redstartransportation.com/
Contact: Cate Murphy at cate@redstartransportation.com or 801-685-8560

Right Way Bus Lines – https://www.rightwaybus.com/
Contact: Tea Hafford at office@rightwaybus.com or 385-504-1443

Please keep in mind Jordan School District Transportation’s priorities. The first priority is school routes, the second priority is Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) related trips, and the third priority is all other field/activity trips.

Feel free to contact the Field/Activity Trips Office with any questions you may have.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.