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IMPORTANT
Incident Command Manual - Violence Action Plan
Lockout Protocol Revision for All Levels

When a threat of external violence occurs within close proximity to a school campus, it is common for that school (and potentially other schools in the vicinity) to go into a Lockout.  This is typically executed at the direction of law enforcement.

After consulting with multiple law enforcement agencies, a revision has been made to the Lockout protocol, as outlined in the Jordan School District Incident Command Manual.

The District has been advised that once a Lockout is implemented and students and staff members that are outside for PE or recess have been brought safely into the building, no entrance into or exit from school should be allowed until the Lockout has ended.

The Incident Command manual has been edited to reflect this revision, and is available to administrators on the Google Drive, in: ASB - Website Docs and Forms, select Safety/Security, select Incident Command, then: PDF JSD ICS Manual Rev. February 2018.

For your convenience, a Lockout sign has been created, which can be posted on the main doors at the school entrance during a Lockout event.  This sign in available on the Drive, in same location as the updated Incident Command Manual.

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DATE:
February 6, 2018

TO:
Principals and Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Travis Hamblin, Consultant, Planning and Student Services

SUBJECT:
Residency Determinations

Please see attached memo.

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The biannual Literacy Promise Conference is scheduled for March 28 – 30, 2018. There is an excellent lineup of presenters, including Doug Fisher. The Curriculum Department will pay the registration fee for one administrator per school. Please send registration forms to Amanda Hansen. Space is limited, so you’ll want to register as soon as possible. Flyers and registration forms are attached.

***NEW:  The featured author keynote is James Dashner (Maze Runner series). Admission to his presentation on Wednesday evening, March 28, is FREE for everyone. Teachers are encouraged to invite students.

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DATE:   
Wednesday, January 31, 2018

TO:  
High School Principals

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Research Project

The Research Review Committee has reviewed and approved a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.

Project Title: “Concept Models as Planning Tools for Practicing Science Teachers”

Applicant: Ryan Nixon, PhD, Brigham Young University

The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to obtain your permission to conduct the study at your school. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.

The project deals with using concept models as an instructional planning tool in the development of science lessons.

Thank you for your assistance.

 

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Salt Lake Community College is hosting their annual African/African American Conference!

February 14, 2018
8:30-1:00
Student Center Oak Room
Taylorsville Campus (4600 S. Redwood Road)

We would like to invite your African American 10th, 11th and 12th grade students to our campus to learn more about college to career pathways. Their attendance will better prepare them to navigate their future in the job market and through life challenges. A poster for the event is attached.

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Reminder - Positions are still open

Camp Hobé is currently recruiting volunteers for their summer camp sessions, including counselors and kitchen assistants. Volunteering for Camp Hobé is a great experience for anyone, but especially for school professionals such as teachers, assistants, administrators, or lunch workers. It's a great opportunity to interact with kids outside of the classroom (plus you get to throw water balloons!).

Please forward the attached flyers to employees and anyone else interested in volunteering.

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Internet and Social Media Safety

S. Max Rogers
NetSmartz Director - Boys and Girls Clubs of Utah Presenter

Hosted by Student Intervention Services

JSD Administrators and Parents of JSD students invited

February 1, 2018
6:00 - 7:00 pm
Jordan School District Auxiliary Service Building Auditorium
7905 South Redwood Road,West Jordan

NetSmartz Workshop is an interactive, educational program of the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) that provides age-appropriate resources.  Topics covered include internet and social media safety.

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January 7, 2018 Toner and Ink Supplies

A new contract for toner and ink supplies will be posted on the Purchasing’s website under Vendors subcategory District Contracts.

This is an approved vendor list contract and it is the responsibility of the school or department to review pricing from all vendors before making your decision.

JSD users must adhere to the following:
Review the approved vendor list
Must obtain a minimum of two (2) quotes
Must purchase from the lowest responsive quote

Be sure to specify OEM or Remanufactured toner when getting quotes.  Copy and fax machines must only use OEM and Ink cartridges must only use OEM.  Price quoted must include shipping

Deliveries should be made within two to three (2-3) business days from all vendors.  If remanufactured cartridges leak in the printer, the vendor should respond within two to three (2-3) business days after a call has been placed.  The vendor should have a qualified technician clean the printer at no cost to the District.

All current open purchase orders for toner and ink will be closed by Accounting on January 21, 2018.

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DATE: 
January 9, 2018

TO:  
School Psychologists/School Psychology Interns

FROM:   
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance

SUBJECT: 
January School Psychologists’ Meeting

A school psychologists’ meeting has been scheduled for Friday, January 19, 2018, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Auxiliary Services Building Auditorium. Verne C. Larsen, Regional Prevention Director with the Division of Substance Abuse Mental Health, will provide us with a presentation titled Unleashing the Power of Prevention.

Part-time staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.

cc:
Principals

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Please be aware of the increasing popularity of vaping among our youth.  A new device is showing up in classrooms called JUUL, an e-cigarette that can be concealed easily because it looks like a USB flash drive and has cartridges that are available in many kid-friendly flavors.  JUUL now has the highest market share (in tracked channels), surpassing Reynolds’ Vuse as the most popular e-cigarette product.  Here are some recent news articles about JUUL and youth:

·         “A mango-scented flash-drive-looking device lets kids smoke in class,” Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, December 12, 2017:  http://www.post-gazette.com/local/region/2017/12/12/JUUL-vaporizer-nicotine-flash-drive-small-concealable-e-cigarette/stories/201712120151

·         “Teenagers Embrace JUUL, Saying It's Discreet Enough To Vape In Class,” NPR, December 4, 2017: https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/12/04/568273801/teenagers-embrace-juul-saying-its-discreet-enough-to-vape-in-class

·         “Juul e-cigs: The controversial vaping device popular on school campuses,” USA Today, October 31, 2017: https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2017/10/31/juul-e-cigs-controversial-vaping-device-popular-school-campuses/818325001/

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Utah Retirement Systems is offering individual Retirement Planning Sessions on February 7, 2018 at Oquirrh Hills Middle School. Please review the attached flyer to sign-up instructions.

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The mileage reimbursement rate is based upon the IRS rate. Effective January 1, 2018, the reimbursement rate is $0.545 per mile. Please use the attached form when submitting for mileage reimbursement. All 2017 mileage reimbursement requests should be submitted as soon as possible.