TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services
Please be mindful of the Finance year end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines and information for May 15-22.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services
Please be mindful of the Finance year end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines and information for May 15-22.
DATE:
May 14, 2025
TO:
Principals
Special Education Teachers (Preschool and School Age)
Speech-Language Pathologists
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
Extended Year for Special Educator Stipend Days 2024-25
The legislation allows a specific group of special educators to work up to 5 additional days for a $200/day stipend (plus applicable benefits). The Bill applies to Special Education Teachers (Preschool and School- Age) and Speech-Language Pathologists only (Speech-Language Technicians are not included). The number of days and stipend amount are based upon the educators assigned FTE equivalent. Teachers who have been hired with an Associate Educator License will count as licensed teachers and will be eligible for the stipend. Days can be worked 2 weeks before or after your contract.
Eligible staff that have days left to work, and did not work all of their allotted days in the fall, are required to complete an online survey to be paid for these days. After you have completed working the days, simply click on the link below to start the survey. Days worked must be full or half days and not a combination of assorted hours and must be worked in your assigned building(s).
The days available for you to work are: June 10-13th, 17-20th, and 23-24th. Please remember that June 9th is the last contract day and June 16th is a holiday. These days do not count toward Extended Year Days.
It is important to remember:
Below is the link to submit the days after you have worked. When asked for the approver for your submission do not put your principal or LEA. Please put amanda.hamblin@jordandistrict.org so that the submission can be approved through the Special Education office and be sent to the State Office for payment. If you list your building supervisor as the approver, your request will not be submitted for payment.
Please read the survey carefully, making sure you answer all of the questions listed, as you will be paid according to what the survey generates. Only those that complete the survey will be paid. Any timesheets submitted directly to the Special Ed. or Payroll departments will not be paid. Please note that the window for completing the survey closes June 26, 2025.
Please remember you cannot count the days you already worked and were paid for in the fall. You can only count the days you work after your last contract date at the end of the 2024-25 school year. The State Board of Education has discontinued any leniency on dates that you work. You may ONLY work and report the two weeks after your last contract day. Therefore, you will only be paid for dates that are between June 10 to June 24, 2025 (excluding weekends and holidays) and only the number of days you have remaining from fall 2024-25.
As you plan for the coming year, keep in mind the legislature will presumably award days for the 2025-26 school year, which you can begin working two weeks prior to your first contract day, which is August 11, 2025. More information about next year’s days will be forthcoming. If you have questions, or need help with the survey, please contact Amanda Hamblin at amanda.hamblin@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8177.
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:
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TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members
The Administrative Leadership Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and Thursday, August 7, 2025. Please make note of the information listed below. More details will be sent out in June.
August 5, 2025
All administrators should plan to join us for the Administrative Leadership Conference on August 5th.
August 7, 2025
AND
Additional conference workshops will be offered throughout the day on August 7 for all administrators. Many sessions will repeat from the August 5 leadership conference, providing another opportunity to attend any you may have missed. If you’re available, we encourage your participation. More details—including workshop days, times, and a sign-up form—will be shared soon.
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:
What to do:
DATE:
May 8, 2025
TO:
Administrators of Locations with Employees Paid with Federal Dollars
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Dan Ellis, Director of Accounting
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator
SUBJECT:
Federal Program Work Certification
Federal Regulations require the district to certify the payroll of any employee being paid with federal funds. Accounting identifies employees that meet this federal criteria and prepares certification forms by location. Principals and department heads please review the attached instruction memo and look for your payroll certification email the week of May 8, 2025. Certifications are due Friday, May 30, 2025.
Please review your certification ASAP and contact Natalie Grange if you have any questions or concerns. natalie.grange@jordandistrict.org, ext. 88312
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator
Attached is the Special Ed Newsletter for May 2025.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems
Please see this document regarding the need to replace your TrueTime time clock.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services
Please be mindful of the Finance year end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines and student fee information for May 8-15.
DATE:
May 7, 2025
TO:
School Administrators
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
Kitt Soumpholphakdy, Field/Activity Trips Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Field/Activity Trips Planning for the 2025-26 School Year
The Department of Transportation’s Field/Activity Trips Office is preparing to launch a new software solution for managing field/activity trip requests, approvals and resource allocations.
Schools will continue to use BusHive for all field/activity trip requests for the duration of the 2024-25 school year until June 30, 2025. The new software solution will become activated beginning July 1, 2025.
Therefore, please refrain from scheduling any field/activity trips for the 2025-26 school year after July 1, 2025, until the new software solution has become activated. Requests received by the Field/Activity Trips Office will be denied.
More information will be forthcoming as we prepare to launch the new software solution for field/activity trips.
Contact Mike Westover at michael.westover@jordandistrict.org or ext. 88809 or Michele Yuill at michele.yuill@jordandistrict.org or ext. 88804 with any questions you may have.
Thank you for your support and understanding.
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.
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.
DATE:
May 5, 2025
TO:
Principals
School Administrative Assistants
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Dan Ellis, Director of Accounting
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator
SUBJECT:
Legislative Supply Envelope Review SY2024-2025
The District Accounting office will be reviewing 100% of schools this year because of the increased amounts distributed to educators through the legislative teacher supply program. Please see the attached memo outlining required documentation and deadlines.
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TO:
All Principals
All Assistant Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Please share the attached flyer with the future school leaders in your building.
The BYU School Leadership Program invites educators to learn from current school, district, state, and university leaders about becoming a principal. The Academy is a great way to get a taste of school leadership and learn best practices for applying to principal preparation programs and future leadership positions. The district will cover the cost of your substitute teacher, and BYU will award a $1,000 scholarship to any participants who are accepted to and attend BYU’s Masters of School Leadership Program.
APPLY BY AUGUST 29, 2024 - APPLICATION LINK
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.
The following are new administrative assignments:
New Assignments effective July 1, 2025:
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.
DATE:
May 1, 2025
TO:
Principals
All Certified Special Education Staff
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
Year-End Checkout for Special Education
The items listed in the attached memo need attention as you prepare to close out the 2024-25 school year. Any questions or concerns that arise should be directed to your school’s Teacher Specialist for clarification.
DATE:
May 1, 2025
TO:
All administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Consultant
SUBJECT:
May 7th Ask a Therapist LIVE!
In partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection, our customized May Mental Health Series calendar is now available.
Access to the ENGLISH / SPANISH May Mental Health Series Calendar
What’s Included:
You are encouraged to share this calendar with parents, staff, and members of your community. Especially the upcoming Ask a Therapist LIVE event on May 7th at 6:00 pm (MST), which is part of the Mental Health Series platform. This event takes place once a month and offers a unique opportunity for parents to engage directly with a licensed family therapist. Parents can ask questions anonymously and receive personalized answers in real-time.
Please utilize the following to promote the Ask a Therapist LIVE on May 7th event.
Should you have any questions, please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org or Mckinley Withers.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Check out the attached PDF for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for the month. Learn tips and tricks, sign up for upcoming PD, and learn about important updates from the T & L team.