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DATE: 
May 25, 2016

TO:
Principals
All Special Educators and Related Service Providers

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist-Special Education

SUBJECT: 
Information Regarding Beginning of the 2016-17 School Year

As the Special Education Department reflects on the 2015-16 school year, we would like to send out our heartfelt appreciation for the hard work and dedicated service you have provided to students in Jordan School District. Each week we celebrate the amazing acts of teamwork, kindness, extra mile actions, and support that you provide to students, their families, and your colleagues. Your efforts are recognized and celebrated at all levels.

In looking towards the upcoming school year, there are several items that we wanted to make you aware of prior to the start of the new school year. We will provide a general description below and send out detailed information closer to the start of the new school year.

Upcoming:

  • Opening Professional Development – This year’s opening information will be provided in a variety of learning opportunities, including online, and small group targeted content trainings. We recognize that preparation time, prior to school starting, is limited and valuable. Therefore, we will not be convening a whole group opening training during the 3 preparation days for the 2016-17 school year.
  • Extended Year for Special Education Teacher Stipends – This year the legislature has extended the stipend options for qualifying Special Education teachers, Special Education Preschool teachers, and Speech-Language Pathologists to include 6 days. The details and timesheets will be sent to your school, but we wanted to inform you of the option to use these 6 extended days to complete IEP related duties the two weeks prior to or following your contract days beginning July 1, 2016. Year-round off-contract options are also available.
  • Woodcock-Johnson IV Training – Jordan School District has purchased the Woodcock Johnson IV Tests of Achievement to replace the Woodcock Johnson III, which will no longer be on the approved list for achievement testing for the 2016-17 school year. To facilitate the training of all special education teachers to administer this assessment, we have scheduled a variety of training opportunities on the JPLS website. A detailed flyer with registration information will be heading your way.
  • Compliance Reviews – Compliance updates and reminder information will be provided in an online format for you to complete during contract time at your convenience.
  • On-going Professional Development – There are many continuing and additional opportunities, available for targeted groups of staff, to participate in on-going professional development, that will begin either in the summer months or shortly after school starts in the fall. Please watch for additional information and registration information. Some examples are:
    1. Math Training for special education and general education math co-teaching teams
    2. Math content and instructional support for elementary resource teachers
    3. Revised eligibility for Specific Learning Disability (SLD) for secondary students
    4. Positive Behavior Supports and new Least Restrictive Behavioral Interventions (LRBI) Guidance
    5. IEP planning, development, and compliance support training for teams
    6. Essential Elements core curriculum alignment PLC’s

Once again, thank you for all you do, enjoy your summer, and we are looking forward to another fantastic year.

Published on

DATE:
May 27, 2016

TO:
Principals

FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Clyde Mason, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:
Research Project - Parent Breakfast Survey

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

Project Title: “Parent Breakfast Survey”

Applicant: Lori Anderson, PhD, EHES

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 Clyde Mason at 567-8243.

Thank you for your assistance.

Published on

DATE:
June 1, 2016

TO: 
All Principals

FROM: 
Administrators of Schools
Ron Bird, Director, Information Systems
Mark Sowa, Curriculum Technology Consultant

SUBJECT: 
FIRE DANGER - Apple MacBook Aftermarket Battery

See attached memo with picture.

 

Published on

DATE: 
May 24, 2016

TO:   
All Principals                 

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator, Auxiliary Services
Herb Jensen, Director, Transportation
Sula Bearden, Coordinator, Transportation
Kittisack Soumpholphakdy, Transportation Activity Specialist                       

SUBJECT:
Moratorium Field/Activity Trip Dates and Times

See attached memo.

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Reminder: During the summer months we will still be running Surplus Reallocation and Auctions.  Please check PublicSurplus.com weekly to see if there are any items you may need at your schools.  Also please keep sending in all your surplus paperwork as you get it so that we can continue to schedule pick ups as they are needed.
If you have any questions, please contact Kris Wishart (801) 567-8709 or Corie Fuller (801) 567-8717.

Published on

DATE:   
May 26, 2016

TO:  
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM:   
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant for Planning and Student Services

SUBJECT: 
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

DPAA441 Privacy Rights – Students and Family was effective in August 2000.  This policy covers privacy rights relevant to eight protected areas.

LEA’s must provide parents and eligible students effective notice of their rights under PPRA.  The notice must explain that an LEA is required to obtain prior written consent from parents before students are required to participate in an activity that concerns one or more of the eight protected areas listed on the attached “Protection of Pupil Rights Notification and Consent/Opt Out.”

The attached “Protection of Pupil Rights Notification and Consent/Opt Out” will be included in the elementary, middle and high school registration information and the online registration materials.

Before a student can participate in any activity which involves any of the eight protected areas, the attached consent form must be signed and returned by a student’s parent or guardian.  Parents should have at least a two-week window in which to return the consent form.  Since parents also have the right to review any related materials, the principal should have the materials ready for review when the consent forms are sent home.

For questions, please call Student Services at 801-567-8251, 801-567-8183.

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Protect your child with Student Accident Insurance
K-12 accident plans are available for injury, at-school accidents, 24-hour accidents, extended dental and football.  See attached flyers (English and Spanish) for additional information.  Please consider including the information in your school packets.

Published on

DATE:  
May 3, 2016

TO:   
All Principals

FROM: 
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant for Planning and Student Services

SUBJECT:     
Revision of Estimated Enrollment for 2016-17    Version 3.0

See attached memo and V3.0 workbook.

 

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The Utah Association for Gifted Children (UAGC) has a summer conference scheduled for June 8 & 9 in Park City. Karin Hess, an expert in DOK, is the featured guest. The registration is reasonably priced and includes a delicious lunch each day. There is an optional teacher workshop day on June 7. Please see the attachment for more details and registration information.

Published on

DATE:  
May 8, 2016

TO:
All School Principals

FROM:  
Luann Leavitt, Planning and Student Services

SUBJECT: 
Transferring Student Permanent Records; JSD Policy AS61

The following information is provided to clarify procedures regarding this subject:

  • A parent release is not required when transferring student records from one school to another.
  • Any school receiving a written request to forward a copy of a transferring student’s record to the new school shall comply within 30 days of the request, and within 10 days of the request for a military child’s records, unless the record has been flagged as a “Missing child,” in which case the copy may not be forwarded and the requested school shall notify the police department.
  • Transfer the ORIGINAL records for students in grades K through 8.
  • A CERTIFIED COPY of the cumulative/permanent record along with the original health record (Utah School Immunization Record) of students in grades 9 through 12 shall be transferred to requesting schools outside of Jordan School District. The ORIGINAL RECORDS and a copy of the health record of students in grades 9 through 12 shall be archived at the Jordan District high school.
  • Maintain a record of the date the record transfer request was received and the date and school where the record was sent.

 

Published on

DATE:   
April 26, 2016

TO:    
Principals

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Clyde Mason, Director of Evaluation, Research, and Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Research Project

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

Project Title:  “… Study of the School Leader’s Role in Students’ Mathematics Achievement Through the Lens of Complexity Theory”

Applicant:  Emma Bullock

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 participate in the study.  If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Clyde Mason at 567-8243.

Thank you for your assistance.

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The JSD Surplus Warehouse is up and running.  We want to thank the schools and departments who have been diligent in turning in their paperwork.  We currently have an auction and reallocation on PublicSurplus.com for those who maybe looking for items for your school/department.

We also have made a few time frame changes to the Surplus Guidelines we sent out.  The changes are as follows:

  1.  After surplus items have been picked up and processed, all items deemed usable for schools will go on the PublicSurplus.com website for reallocation.  Items on reallocation are available for only schools to view. All surplus items will be on reallocation for (2) weeks; they then will roll over into auction on PublicSurplus.com. To access reallocation items you will use your login and password that you created from the link we sent you previously.  If you do not know if you have a login or have forgotten it please contact the Surplus Warehouse. They can tell you your login but they do not have access to your password unless you sent it in.  If you are interested in looking at an item for your school, you may view them Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.or by appointment. Please contact the Surplus Warehouse at (801) 567-8709 to schedule an appointment.

If there are any questions, please contact Corie Fuller, Karen Barnes or Kris Wishart in Fixed Assets/Surplus Warehouse.