Jill Durrant, currently an Administrator of Schools, is being transferred to the Child Development Center as the Coordinator. This transfer will be effective July 1, 2018.
Category: High Schools
Curriculum End-of-Year Due Dates 2017-18
DATE:
April 18, 2018
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator, Curriculum and Staff Development
Norm Emerson, Consultant, Instructional Support Services/Fine Arts
SUBJECT:
End-of-Year Due Dates
The following is a reminder of Curriculum reports and the corresponding due dates:
Traditional YR
- Elementary Music Fees Report – Final Payment Due 06/01/18 06/29/18
- Outstanding Instrument Rental Fees & Fee Waivers 06/01/18 06/29/18
- Updated Instrument Inventory (sent to each school) 06/01/18 06/29/18
- All 2017-2018 timesheets needing signature 06/01/18 06/29/18
The music reports should be sent directly to Norm Emerson, Consultant, Instructional Support Services. All other reports and timesheets listed above should be sent to Noreen Samowitz, Administrative Assistant, Curriculum Department.
Thank you for your help.
/nrs
Middle School to High School Transition for Self-Contained Support Classrooms – April 27, 2018
DATE:
April 13, 2018
TO:
Middle School Principals
High School Principals
Middle School Self Contained Support Class Teachers
High School Special Education Team Leaders
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curric./Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist
SUBJECT:
Middle School to High School Transition for Self-Contained Support Classrooms
In order to support the transition of students in Middle School Self-Contained Support Classrooms (SCSC) to High School, the Special Education Department is providing an opportunity for the Middle School SCSC teachers to meet with the High School Special Education Team Leaders. Since most of the students will be attending their boundary high school, it is helpful for the current SCSC teacher to provide information on the needs of the student to create an appropriate high school class schedule as well as know the necessary accommodations for the student to be successful. Middle school teachers need to bring a copy of the current IEP, Evaluation Results Summary, Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan, health care plan and a copy of the classes the students have completed or have in progress for high school credit. In order to maintain the schedule, it is imperative that teachers are prepared to provide a brief summary of the student’s needs. Half-day substitutes will be provided through budget code 1292 for those that need half-day coverage. Teachers may also arrange for para-educator coverage if this meets with principal approval. Special educators must make their own substitute arrangements. The transition meeting is scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2018 at South Valley School in room A-103. High School team leaders and severe-endorsed teachers will need to be present from 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Please see the attached schedule for Middle School meeting times. Attendance is at the discretion of the building principal.
BINGHAM HIGH
7:30-7:45 ERMS Mair
8:00-8:15 SJMS Lyons
8:15-8:30 SHMS Sneed
8:30-9:00 SJMS Williams
9:00-9:15 WJMS Preece
COPPER HILLS HIGH
7:30-7:45 JPJMS Charon
7:45-8:15 WJMS Preece
8:30-8:45 ERMS Mair
8:45-9:00 SJMS Lyons
9:00-9:15 SHMS Sneed
9:15-9:30 WJMS Hansen
9:30-9:45 JPJMS Lutz
HERRIMAN HIGH
7:30-8:00 SHMS Marx
8:00-8:30 ERMS Mair
8:45-9:00 OHMS Taylor
RIVERTON HIGH
7:45-8:15 SHMS Lewis
8:00-8:15 SHMS Marx
8:15-8:30 OHMS Taylor
8:30-9:00 SHMS Sneed
9:15-9:45 OHMS Siavrakas
WEST JORDAN HIGH
7:30-7:45 WJMS Zander
7:45--8:15 JPJMS Charon
8:15-8:45 WJMS Hansen
8:45: 9:15 JPJMS Lutz
9:15-9:45 WJMS Preece
Student Enrollment for March 2018
DATE:
April 11, 2018
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
Student Enrollment for March 2018
Please see attached memo.
Appeals Reminder April 24, 2018
Appeal hearings for the fourth week in April will be held the 24th due to the Gang Conference. Deadline for paperwork is 4:00 pm on the 20th of April.
Special Education Support Class Instructional Assistants for 2018-19
DATE:
April 10, 2018
TO:
Principals
Elementary and Middle School Resource Team Leaders
High School Special Education Team Leaders
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Admin. of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
Special Education Support Class Instructional Assistants for 2018-19
Please see attached memo and forms.
Special Education Resource Instructional Assistants for 2018-19
DATE:
April 10, 2018
TO:
Principals
Elementary and Middle School Resource Team Leaders
High School Special Education Team Leaders
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Admin. of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
Special Education Resource Instructional Assistants for 2018-19
Please see attached memo and forms.
Stipend for Department Chairs and Team Leaders – April 2018
DATE:
April 9, 2018
TO:
Principals and District Administrators
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
SUBJECT:
Stipend for Department Chairs and Team Leaders
Stipends for Department Chairs and Team Leaders will be paid in May.
- Elementary Schools may pay $300 for 8 Team Leaders.
- Middle Schools may pay $500 for 12 Department Chairs or Team Leaders.
- High Schools may pay $500 for 16 Department Chairs or Team Leaders.
A multiple time sheet roster should be submitted to the Payroll Department by May 2, 2018. All Department Chairs or Team Leaders will be paid out of the same program number from which their salary is paid. Each roster should be clearly marked “Stipend for Department Chair” or “Stipend for Team Leader.”
Kauri Sue, River’s Edge, South Valley, and JATC will be paid as middle schools. If a school houses an additional special education program (cluster program or preschool program), the school will have an additional team leader allocation.
Budget Code
10 xxx xxxx 2216 131
10 xxx 7551 2216 131 (Special Education)
JSD STEM Community Night – April 25, 2018
Jordan School District will be having a STEM Community Night at Elk Ridge Middle School, which will have STEM-related activities and challenges for the entire family for all ages and its free! See flyer for details.
Permanent Records – Transfer Processes and Procedures 2017-18
DATE:
April 4, 2018
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
Permanent Records – Transfer Processes and Procedures
Year-End Permanent Record Transfers:
Permanent records for students leaving the school (either a boundary change or 6th and 9th grade advancement) need to be delivered in person to the appropriate school by the sending schools staff. Records need to be delivered on or before:
Traditional Schools: June 8, 2018
Year-Round schools: July 6, 2018
The receiving school will need to check the student list against each permanent record to assure all permanent records were received. Each bundle must be accompanied by two (2) alphabetized lists which includes the name of the sending school and receiving school. Computer lists or PDM’s may be used. Dead files should be provided to receiving schools separately in their own box.
General Permanent Record Transfer Procedures (District policy AS61):
- 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.
Transfer of K-8 Student Files for Retention at the State Records Center and for Permanent Archives – April 2018
DATE:
April 4, 2018
TO:
Principals
High School Registrars
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning & Student Services
SUBJECT:
Transfer of K-8 Student Files for Retention at the State Records Center and for Permanent Archives
Please see memo below.
End of the Year Reports for Planning and Student Services 2017-18
DATE:
April 10, 2018
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning & Student Services
SUBJECT:
End of the Year Procedures
The following is a friendly reminder about the end-of-year reports, tasks and due dates required by Planning & Student Services for traditional elementary, middle, high and special schools (TRAD) as well as year-round elementary schools (YRE). All forms may be found on the Planning & Services website: http://planning.jordandistrict.org/forms/.
Records Retentions and Accelerations
- A form for each Individual Retention or Acceleration should be completed and sent to your Administrator of Schools at the time is processed at your school.
- Record each acceleration or retention on Skyward at year’s end.
- Complete Report of Retentions & Non-graduating Seniors and Report of Acceleration & Early Graduates Form•
DATE DUE:
TRAD. JUNE 1, 2018
YRE. JUNE 29, 2018
Report of Student Deaths•
DATE DUE:
TRAD. JUNE 15, 2018
YRE. JUNE 29, 2018
Fourth Quarter Reports
Check membership report carefully for entry and exit date errors. Make corrections on Skyward and notify Planning & Student Services when complete. Do not send a copy. (See the required reports list in the Planning and Student Services Manual)
DATE DUE:
TRAD. JUNE 1, 2018
YRE. JUNE 29, 2018
School’s End-of-Year PDM
Run the School’s end-of-year PDM and retain at school permanently. (Do not send a copy to Planning & Student Services)
DATE DUE:
TRAD. JUNE 1, 2018
YRE. JUNE 29, 2018
Permanent Record Retention
Permanent records for students leaving the school (boundary change or 6th and 9th grade advancement, where applicable) are delivered in person to the appropriate school by the staff of the sending school. The receiving school will need to check the student list against each permanent record to assure all permanent records were received. Each bundle must be accompanied by TWO (2) alphabetized lists, which need to include the name of the sending school and the receiving school. Computer lists, PDM’s and the Skyward Students Not Returning report may be used. Dead files should be sent to the receiving school in a separate box.
DATE DUE:
TRAD JUNE 8, 2018
YRE JULY 6, 2018
2018-19 FTE Staffing Worksheet
Using the appropriate worksheet for your school (Trad. Elem, MTS Elem, Title I Elem, MTS/Title I Elem, Middle, or High) enter the amount of 0050 FTE you have or will have hired by the first day of school. Please do NOT include any teachers hired using alternate funding (BTS, Land Trust, etc.) – only those teachers funded by 0050 (whole or part of their contract) should be entered. Title I schools will enter the teachers funded (whole or part) by Title I funds in the appropriate cells. The schools FTE version 2.0 must be entered in the appropriate box(es) for the worksheet to calculate correctly. You do not need to enter any enrollment at this point. However, it is encouraged that you use these sheets throughout the year to accurately account and track your FTE and enrollment. The FTE Staffing Worksheet is not required for any Special School. For any questions about the FTE Staffing Worksheet please contact Travis directly at 801.567.8251.
DATE DUE:
TRAD JUNE 15, 2018
YRE JUNE 29, 2018
Thank you and please direct any questions to Carmen (801.567.8183) in Planning and Student Services.
Cultivating Success – Special Education Summer Conference – August 3, 2018
Attached is a Conference Overview for the Special Education Summer Conference on August 3, 2018. Please share this information with your licensed special education staff members. Registration information is included on the flyer as well as a general overview of the classes being offered. Registration prior to May 25, 2018 would be appreciated to get a general count. All administrators are invited to attend as well. Several administrative sessions will be provided. This is an optional professional learning opportunity and stipends for full attendance will be provided to special education staff.
Free URS Individual Retirement Planning – May 2, 2018 (West Jordan Middle School)
Utah Retirement Systems will be available for one-on-one retirement planning sessions at the West Jordan Middle School, Main Conference Room on Wednesday, May 2, 2018. See the instructions below to register for an appointment. Counseling sessions are available at other locations that are also listed on the URS website.
- Go to www.urs.org.
- Log into your myurs account by clicking on LOGIN in the upper right corner of the screen.
- Click on the Education Tab.
- Click on “Individual Retirement Planning Sessions”.
- Find the session that works best for you. Select the session to reserve your appointment.
- Please be sure to bring your estimated annual salary, any retirement plan balances outside of URS, and your Social Security statement (get yours at www.ssa.gov).
Entering Enrollment in Skyward for the Last Six Days of the School Year 2017-18
DATE:
April 11, 2018
TO:
Principals and Attendance Secretaries
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
ENTERING ENROLLMENT IN SKYWARD FOR THE LAST SIX (6) DAYS OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
Please see attached memo.
Reading Endorsement Program – Beginning June 2018
Reading Endorsement: In partnership with Utah Valley University, Jordan District is pleased to announce a reading endorsement program beginning in June. This program requires a 2-year commitment and is open to elementary and secondary teachers in all content areas. Courses will be co-taught by reading endorsed Jordan District elementary and secondary teachers. See attached schedule for more information.
Quarterly School Financial Report for January, February and March 2018
DATE:
April 4, 2018
TO:
All School Principals
All School Financial Secretaries
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets and Audits
Jason Mott, Accountant / Internal Auditor
SUBJECT:
Quarterly School Financial Report for January, February and March 2018
Each school is asked to report the quarter end account balance and transaction detail with the Apple Volume Purchase Program and return with your bank reconciliation. If your school has no Apple account, please so indicate and return.
Please include the account balance with Apple on the reconciliation sign off form and print a report or screen shot(s) of the balances and quarterly transactions from Apple’s website. If you need assistance, please contact your Curriculum Technology Specialist – Bonnie, Deana, Harrison, Nancy, Jay, and Raimee.
Please photocopy the selected elements and send to Accounting by April 20, 2018.
Please include:
- The signed attached memo to Accounting
- A copy of your January, February, and March 2018 Reconciliation Worksheets
- A copy of your January, February, and March 2018 Bank Statements
- A copy of your January, February, and March 2018 Skyward Balance Sheets
- A copy of your January, February, and March 2018 Outstanding Check Reports
- Screen shot(s) of your March 31, 2018 Apple Volume Purchase Program transaction history and balance
If you have questions or need assistance, please call Jason Mott at (801)567-8388.
Thank you.
Cc:
Michael Anderson, Administrator of Schools
Jill Durrant, Administrator of Schools
Anthony Godfrey, Administrator of Schools
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
BYU Aspiring Principals Academy 2018-19
Principals: Please forward the attached flyer to teachers who may be interested in this opportunity.
Brigham Young University School Leadership Program
Aspiring Principals Academy
Learn the Principles of being a Principal
Apply by June 15, 2018 at: education.byu.edu/edlf/aspiring_principals.html
Debrief Meeting After an Emergency/Incident/Drill – March 2018
Debrief Meeting After an Emergency/Incident/Drill
After an emergency, incident, or drill, school safety committees/Incident Command Teams are encouraged to hold a debrief meeting. This provides an opportunity to reflect on what went well, what didn't go well, and to develop plans for improvement. A Google Form has been created to aid schools in documenting debrief meetings.
The Report of Debrief Meeting Emergency/Incident/Drill form can be found on the Google Drive.
- Once on the Drive, select Shared with Me,
ASB - Website Docs and Forms
Safety/Security
Reports/Forms/Documents
Here is a link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeOZst4gAN-NudTCkJMfnE7N9wvMyZqKi0zDSJEWBbAsvKqZg/viewform
Important Payroll Dates for April 2018
See document below for important dates and reminders.