Jordan School District
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.
High School Principals: The High School Testing Bulletin for May is posted below.
Earthquake Preparedness
Thank you to all of the schools that participated in the Great Utah Shakeout earthquake drill on April 20, 2017, or at some other time during last week.
A 2016 report from the Utah Seismic Safety Commission states that there is a 43% chance that the Wasatch Front will experience an earthquake of at least a 6.75 magnitude within the next 50 years.
The Jordan School District Incident Command Manual - Earthquake Action Plan and Standard Operating Guidelines detail the response protocols and position descriptions for school personnel. Preparing students and staffs for this type of an event is vital.
Additional earthquake awareness information and preparedness resources can be found at: http://www.shakeout.org/utah/
Utah Regional Principals' Summit. Principal professional development opportunity from USBE. See attached flyer.
Effective immediately IHC Workmed will be our preferred provider for all Workers Compensation injuries. Attached is a list of providers, their locations and hours of operation.
We frequently get inquires on the process of reporting employee injuries. To help with the process, attached is an injury management flow chart.
DATE:
April 24, 2017
TO:
School Psychologists
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance
SUBJECT:
May School Psychologists’ Meeting
A school psychologists’ meeting has been scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2017, from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building Auditorium (7905 South Redwood Road). We will begin with an end-of-the-year potluck luncheon. Ryan Anderson, Ph.D. will provide us with a presentation on internet gaming disorder. His presentation will provide an overview of this issue, as well as interventions to use with students.
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc:
Principals
DATE:
April 20, 2017
TO:
All Principals, Directors and Coordinators
FROM:
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator, Human Resources
Administrator of Schools
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator - Classified
SUBJECT:
Optional Classified Assistant Employment Evaluations- 2016–2017 School Year
With the end of the school year fast approaching, you have more work to do than time to complete it. We would like to lighten your workload a little this year. Formal evaluations for classified part-time assistants are now optional. However, we always recommend providing constant performance feedback to employees.
With these evaluations being optional, you may still feel the need to conduct an evaluation. The evaluation documents can also be crucial in justifying employee terminations or unemployment claims. If you determine that a more formal evaluation should be completed, the forms can be found as outlined below.
All forms are available on the HR website on the “AdminOnly” or the “SecretaryConnections” page under the “Part Time Classified Evaluations” link.
You will find the following forms:
If you choose to conduct an evaluation, you need to inform the employee of his/her employment status for the upcoming year and the employee’s signature is required.
As part of your meeting with the assistant, please remind him/her that part-time employees with Jordan School District are considered "at will". That is, either the employee or Jordan School District may end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason, or for no reason. There is no expectation of continued or guaranteed employment.
If you have any questions or if you need additional help, review the evaluation guideline on the website or you may contact our office at 801-567-8224.
Thank you for your assistance.
DATE:
April 4, 2017
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant of Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
February 28, 2017 Enrollment
See attached memo.
DATE:
April 17, 2017
TO:
All Jordan School District Principals – with bus route students
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Herb Jensen, Director of Transportation
Kathy Simmons, Transportation Trainer/Risk Coordinator
SUBJECT:
State Required Bus Evacuations and School Bus Safety 2016-17
State required semi-annual school bus evacuations have been scheduled for this spring. This applies to those students that ride the bus daily to and from school.
The evacuations will be conducted during the week of:
Monday, April 24, 2017 thru Friday, April 28, 2017
Your school’s regular bus driver will perform this evacuation as they drop your students off in the morning, one day during that week. This procedure takes place at your school and is located in your normal bus drop off/pick up zone. All professional school bus drivers that transport students are required to perform evacuation procedures in case of an emergency. Bus evacuation will be through the rear door, side door, front door or a combination. Students will then, under the direction and supervision of the bus driver, evacuate and meet in a safe place approximately 100 feet away from the bus.
Your assistance is welcome but not mandatory to complete this required evacuation drill quickly, safely and effectively.
We appreciate all you do to help us safely transport your students.
Cc: Jordan School District Cabinet Members
Hey Utah Schools:
How did your school use its School LAND Trust Funds this school year? Show and tell us, and you could win an extra $1000 in School LAND Trust Funds for your school.
OR
Email it to sitlanews@utah.gov by April 28 and we'll post it for you
1) photo with the most likes, and 2) judges' choice photo
This contest is co-sponsored by the School Children's Trust Office at the Utah State Board of Education and the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA). Visit the #SITLAfunds17 website for more information.
Please see attached letter. For any questions on obtaining notary bonds you may contact Cheryl Matson in the district insurance department 801-567-8285.
Come one, come all to our first annual UEN Summer Super Blitz. UEN instructors will be bringing out 4 great courses.
See flyer below for details and a link to register.
The USBE has adopted a Seal of Biliteracy. This means that graduating seniors who have scored 18 or above as a junior on the ACT test and have a proficiency of Intermediate-Mid or higher as shown on the AAPPL or other approved test, can have this seal appear on their transcript.
Students will apply through counselors, and registrars will input the information in Skyward under "Educational Milestones". High school principals will receive detailed information in hard copy form directly after the Spring Break. Questions on this new seal should be directed to Pam Su'a in Curriculum.
High School Principals: The High School Testing Bulletin for April is posted below.
Utah State Risk Management Annual Facility Self-inspection Survey - Now Closed
Due to technical issues that Utah State Risk Management has encountered with the Self-Inspection Survey System, they have had to shut it down early. As a result, Jordan School District is not required to submit any additional surveys for 2016-2017. If your school's survey has not already been submitted, you do not have to complete it for this school year. USRM appreciates all of the effort that many of you have already made and sincerely apologizes for every inconvenience.
USRM hopes to have a new version available to you for next year. The new system will be similar in design and they hope to include all prior data.
If you have any further questions, please contact JSD Risk Management Coordinator Ron Boshard: 801-567-8876, or ron.boshard@jordandistrict.org
Ten JSD social studies teachers will have an opportunity to participate in the Jordan/Granite Civics Academy this summer, June 5-9, 8:30-3:00. Participants will receive a stipend of $750 for successful participation and completion of the Academy. There will be readings pre-Academy and a project of the teachers choice with students during the 2017-18 school year.
To apply, please send an email to Pam Su’a at pamela.sua@jordandistrict.org giving your name, the school and grade taught.
DATE:
March 21, 2017
TO:
School Psychologists
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance
SUBJECT:
April School Psychologists’ Meeting
A school psychologists’ meeting has been scheduled for Friday, April 7, 2017, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building Auditorium (7905 South Redwood Road). Jennifer Slade, Director of Special Education in Park City School District and former Section 504 Specialist from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), will be providing us with a training on Section 504.
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc:
Principals
High schools will no longer be required to deliver their payroll to the District Office. By April 4th, school technicians will begin programming a specific copier or scanner to transmit payroll.
Here is a breakdown of the Payroll changes effective April 2017:
Because of these payroll changes and to avoid conflicting information between departments and schools regarding payroll, we ask that you please clarify or discuss any payroll issues and/or concerns through the Payroll Department.
We thank you for your continued support, suggestions, and especially for your hard work in helping Payroll run smoothly each month. If you have any questions, please contact Payroll at 801-567-8154 or email sarah.palmer@jordandistrict.org.
DATE:
March 27, 2017
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 your school may be asked to participate.
Project Title: “Students’ Social Interaction during Historical Reading and Writing”
Applicant: Dr. Jeffery D. Nokes, History Department, BYU
The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant will be working with Pam Sua to identify one 5th, 8th, and 11th grade history classroom to participate in this study. If one of these classes is in your school, your approval will be required prior to beginning the study. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Clyde Mason at 567-8243.
Thank you for your assistance.
