Please see attached letter. For any questions on obtaining notary bonds you may contact Cheryl Matson in the district insurance department 801-567-8285.
Category: High School Info
Utah Education Network (UEN) Summer Super Blitz – June 2017
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.
USBE – New Seal of Biliteracy
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.
Technology FYI – April 2017
Technology FYI
Jordan District April 2017
For online version click here: https://www.smore.com/0w28h
High School Testing Bulletin – April 2017
High School Principals: The High School Testing Bulletin for April is posted below.
Utah State Risk Management Annual Facility Self-inspection Survey – Now Closed
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
Jordan/Granite Civics Academy – June 2017
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.
April 2017 School Psychologists’ Meeting
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 School Payroll Information – April 2017
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:
- All Payroll documents will be scanned directly to Payroll by the second working day of the month.
- Sort payroll by department/budget, and then alphabetize.
- Payroll will distribute to the applicable departments for approval using the District’s encrypted email called MoveIt.
- Scan all payroll in one continuous stream.
- If additional payroll comes to your office, after the payroll deadline, please scan to Payroll.
- Do not send in originals or distribute to departments, as this could cause duplicate pay. Schools may keep originals for their records.
- Coach applications and pay information should be sent through District mail to Cari Minnesota in the Bingham Feeder/District Office. For further clarification contact Cari at 801-567-8173.
- The process for District Excused forms remains the same. Send original forms to Administrators of Schools through District mail.
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.
Research Project – Students’ Social Interaction during Historical Reading and Writing
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.
Research Project – Who Cares about Digital Badges?
DATE:
March 22, 2017
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
Clyde Mason, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Research Project
The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.
Project Title: “Who Cares about Digital Badges? An Examination of Employers’ Perceptions of the Usefulness of Open Badges”
Applicant: Dan RANDALL, Department of Instructional Psychology and Technology, BYU
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.
Research Project – Post-High School Opportunities for Students with Disabilities
DATE:
March 22, 2017
TO:
High School 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 has been asked to participate.
Project Title: “Guardian Awareness of Post-High School Opportunities for Students with Disabilities”
Applicant: Emily Ledingham CRANDALL
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.
UASSP Summer Conference at the Park City Marriot – June 6-8, 2017
June 6-8th, Summer Conference in amazing Park City featuring:
- Chris Weber- Professional Learning Communities and Response to Intervention
- Dianna Suddreth USOE
- Jennifer Gotkin – Gallop, Strenghths-Based Leadership in Education
- Principals & Asst Principals of the year
- PBIS & School Climate
- Hybrid High School
- Aaron Davis
- Crater Springs Golf
- More info to come!
Policy AS90 Suspensions – 2017
DATE:
March 21, 2017
TO:
All Principals
All Secondary Assistant Principals
All Attendance Secretaries
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum & Staff Development
G. Norma Villar, Consultant, Student Intervention Services
SUBJECT:
Policy AS90 Suspensions
District policy AS90 requires a suspension of 45 school days for students found guilty of a second offense possession or first offense distribution. As of March 23rd, 2017, there are 45 school days remaining in the 2016-17 school year. Students in violation of this policy should be suspended for the remainder of this year. Suspended students are not allowed to participate in any school activities, including end-of-the-year events. Seniors will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies, but will be allowed to pick up their diploma the following day.
Please inform your students' parents that 45-day suspensions after March 23rd, 2017 will carry over into the 2017-18 school year. This office will send a list to all assistant principals next fall identifying students who have remaining days of suspension.
Questions regarding policy AS90 should be directed to:
G. Norma Villar, Consultant, Student Intervention Services, 801-567-8187.
Surplus End of Year Information – 2017
Just a reminder that the end of the school year is fast approaching. Please remember to submit all surplus paperwork as soon as possible so that we can arrange to get it picked up before school is out. We would also encourage you to have your teachers work on it now instead of just before they leave in June. We can get it out quicker between the spring and summer than when everyone is back for school in August.
If your school has a special project going on this summer or a remodel/construction of any kind please get the surplus paperwork in early so that we don't have any delays in getting the surplus out of the way for the maintenance crews.
We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation this winter and wanted to express our gratitude to the grounds crew for helping us get the surplus picked up from the schools.
As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.
Sincerely,
Fixed Assets & the Surplus Warehouse
Corie Fuller 801-567-8717
Kris Wishart 801-567-8709
Free MasteryConnect Sponsored Training – 2017
Do you have teachers who need to sharpen their MasteryConnect skills? Or learn MC for the first time? Good News! We’re hosting two Core Professional Development days for teachers at select partner schools. And these sessions are offered AT NO CHARGE!
See flyer below for details and to register.
University of Phoenix Administration Licensure Program – July 2017
Directors/Principals: Please forward to your licensed staff members
Attention all Teachers and Staff
University of Phoenix is offering an Administration Licensure only program for anyone who already has a master’s degree. This Program should only take 12 months and is done locally at their campus in Murray. Classes will start the mid part of July 2017. The license will only take 28 credits. Contact University of Phoenix if you are interested in this program.
Academic advisor: ariana.mormino@phoenix.edu
Professional Development Opportunities for English Learners – March-April 2017
Please share the attached flyers with your teachers for the final professional development opportunities of the year for assisting your English Learners! We have received positive feedback for these courses.
Spring 2017 College & University Fair Event
The Human Resource Department is pleased to announce the College & University Fair. Representatives from colleges/universities will be presenting information to all participating educators interested in pursuing graduate level programs. Please inform your faculty/staff about this opportunity using the attached "College & University Fair Event" flyer.
Employee Attendance at Relative’s Graduation Exercises 2017
DATE:
March 16, 2017
TO:
All Principals and Directors
FROM:
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator, Human Resources
Travis Hamblin, Administrator, Licensed
Brent Burge, Administrator, Classified
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
SUBJECT:
Employee Attendance at Relative's Graduation Exercises
For the past several years, Jordan School District high school graduations have been scheduled off-campus and starting times have varied considerably. This year, high school graduation exercises are on Thursday, June 1st.
Principals and Directors are encouraged to direct parents or grandparents who may wish to attend these graduations, but who are scheduled to work in their own locations to District Policy DP335 NEG. This policy specifically states: "Personal leave shall not be taken during the first five days and last five days that students are in school except...to attend to personal or business matters which require the employee's attendance and scheduling is beyond the employee's control."
Since graduation scheduling is beyond the employees’ control, it is the expectation that immediate supervisors will cooperate and provide employees who may fall into this category, an opportunity to attend graduation ceremonies of family members.
Employees are responsible for requesting a substitute through the AESOP system, if applicable. In the “Notes to Administrator” box, the employee should add graduation along with his/her relationship to the graduate.
Any questions should be directed to the appropriate Administrator of Schools.
Cc: Administrators of Schools
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