Please see the list of nurse assignments for 2018-19.
Category: High Schools
2018-2019 Speech-Language-Audiology Assignments
DATE:
July 26, 2018
TO:
Principals
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Technicians
Audiologists
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Kristin Norris, CCC-SLP, TS, Speech-Language-Audiology Program
SUBJECT:
2018-2019 Speech-Language-Audiology Assignments
Attached are the Speech-Language-Audiology Assignments for K-12, current as of July 26, 2018. These assignments are subject to change.
Please read these assignments carefully and direct any questions or concerns to Kristin Norris @ 801-567-8372 or kristin.norris@jordandistrict.org. Thank you for your attention to these issues.
Attachments
2018-19 Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Professional Development Dates
DATE:
July 26, 2018
TO:
Principals
Speech-Language Pathologists
Speech-Language Technicians
Audiologists
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Kristin Norris, CCC-SLP, TS, Speech-Language-Audiology Program
SUBJECT:
2018-19 Professional Development Dates
Attached are the dates and location that have been determined for Speech-Language Pathologist and Audiologist Professional Development. Attendance is optional with principal permission.
Networking Meetings for Secondary Media Specialists 2018-19
DATE:
August 3, 2018
TO:
Secondary Principals
Secondary Media Specialists
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Shelley Nordick, Administrator, Curriculum/Staff Development
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services/Fine Arts Consultant
SUBJECT:
Networking Meetings for Secondary Media Specialists
In order to prepare and train secondary library media specialists to effectively provide services to their schools and to build consistency across the District’s library programs, several networking meetings have been scheduled for the 2018-19 school year. The participation of your media specialists in these meetings is appreciated.
The meetings will be held on the following dates from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.:
- September 19,2018 (ASB PD102)
- October 17, 2018 (Viridian Center)
- November 28, 2018 (West Hills MS)
- January 16, 2019 (Copper Mt. MS)
- February 19. 2019 (Oquirrh Hills MS)
- March 8, 2019 (UELMA)
- April 10, 2019 (Sunset Ridge MS)
- May 15, 2019 (ASB PD102)
Please feel free to contact Norman Emerson (801-567-8364) if further information is needed. Thank you for your continued support of the library media programs in Jordan District.
High School PLC Calendar 2018-19
High School Principals:
Please see attached 2018-19 PLC calendar.
Shift Differential 2018-19
DATE:
July 9, 2018
TO:
Secondary School Principals
Directors
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
June LeMaster, Administrator, Human Resources
Brent Burge, HR Administrator, Classified
SUBJECT:
Shift Differential
As part of JESPA negotiations for the 2018-2019 contract year, the shift differential was increased effective July 1, 2018 as follows:
Swing Shift – The employee’s shift must begin between 12:00 p.m. (noon) and 10:00 p.m. The employee must work a full eight hours. The additional rate of pay is $0.50 per hour.
Graveyard Shift – The employee’s shift must begin between 10:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The employee must work a full eight hours. The additional rate of pay is $1.00 per hour.
Only classified, benefit-eligible employees are eligible for shift differential. Please follow the current process to submit for shift differential pay.
2018-19 “Need an Adobe Creative Cloud License?”
CTE has purchased licenses for the Adobe Creative Cloud Suite through an agreement between the State and Adobe. 2018-19 is year 3 of the agreement.
See flyer below for details on how to request licenses.
State STEM Institute for Administrators 2018-19
Applications for the 2018-19 Institute for Administrators are now open! These applications will be due on August 17, so please complete this 5-10 minute application at your earliest convenience!
Click here to access the application: Application
Please see attachment for more details.
Get the Scoop on ALS!
Your Educational Support/ALS teacher specialist has sent you an email with a video that explains what's new this year. After watching the video, please contact your teacher specialist if you have questions. Also please complete the simple google form. This is important because it lets our department know who to contact when we are trying to support your school.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-JJkld4koE44qQ557fg6EvZGj3JohPOQPrjjrLrEX-k/edit
Jordan Education Foundation Classroom Grants 2018-19
Jordan Education Foundation Classroom Grant applications are now being taken. The open window is August 1 - October 31.
Click here: https://www.jordaneducationfoundation.org/classroom-grants for information and to apply.
Important Payroll Dates for August 2018
Please see document below for important dates and reminders.
Nominations for UCSS Teacher of the Year Due September 1, 2018
It is time to choose Jordan School Districts' Teachers of the Year for the Utah Council for the Social Studies (UCSS). This is a wonderful time to recognize an elementary, middle, and high school teacher!
Nominations will be due to Kaye Rizzuto, President of the UCSS, kaye.rizzuto@jordandistrict.org, by September 1, 2018. Please send an email to Kaye with (1) The name of the teacher and subject or grade they teach, (2) Why specifically you believe they should be nominated, and (3) Your name and position (Principal/Assistant Principal). Nominated teachers will be contacted for more detailed information.
JPAS Delegation Lists 2018-19
Delegation Lists JPAS:
Please review, make changes, and add evaluators to your 2018-19 delegation list by Friday, August 10th so we can get your lists out to you. Contact the JES office with questions. Thank you!

Free URS Individual Retirement Planning – August 16, 2018 (Auxiliary Services Building)
Utah Retirement Systems will be available for one-on-one retirement planning sessions at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building in Conference Room 105 on Thursday, August 16, 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).
Instructional Assistant Trainings – August 2018
DATE:
July 18, 2018
TO:
Principals
Elementary and Middle School Resource Team Leaders
High School Special Education Team Leaders
Self-contained Support Class Teachers (All Levels)
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
Instructional Assistant Trainings
The Special Education Department has allocated 15 additional hours for one resource assistant in each school and one self-contained support classroom assistant in each classroom to work 3 days prior to school starting to help with IEP related tasks and instructional/behavior management strategies. Part of these hours should include attendance at the following trainings. The instructional assistant should sign up for one Behavior and Class Management and one Paperwork and Goalview training.
The training schedule will be as follows:
August 16th South Valley School
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- Behavior and Class Management 8:00 AM-10:00 AM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 8:00 AM-9:30 AM, Room 9
- Behavior and Class Management 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 10:30 AM-12 PM, Room 9
- Behavior and Class Management 1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 1:30 PM-3:30 PM, Room 9
August 20th South Valley School
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- Behavior and Class Management 8:00 AM-10:00 AM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 8:00 AM-9:30 AM, Room 9
- Behavior and Class Management 10:30 AM-12:30 PM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, Room 9
- Behavior and Class Management 1:30 PM-3:00 PM, Room 1
- Paperwork and Goalview 1:30 PM-3:30 PM, Room 9
August 21st South Valley School
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- Behavior and Class Management 10:00 AM-12:00 PM, Room 1
In order to sign to up for classes, please use the following link: https://tinyurl.com/y9trfrsc
If you have questions please call the special education department at 801-567-8177.
District Directed Professional Development Day – August 15, 2018
As you are aware, August 15th was added as a required contract day for traditional elementary and secondary schools. Jordan School District will be holding a Safety and Wellness Forum on this contract day for all licensed and administrative employees. The forum will be held on August 15th from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. All licensed traditional elementary school employees and administrators should attend at Copper Hills High School and all licensed secondary school employees and administrators will attend at Herriman High School. Carpooling is encouraged at both locations. The forum will include presentations related to suicide prevention, bullying prevention, response to school shooters and other school emergencies. Further information regarding these events will be emailed directly to all licensed employees in the near future.
FTE and Enrollment Counts 2018-19
DATE:
July 17, 2018
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
FTE and Enrollment Counts
FTE and staffing enrollment counts for the 2018-19 school year will occur on the dates listed below. As a reminder, student enrollment will be taken from Skyward and manual student counts are not needed for this process.
- 1st Day A, B, C Tracks Wednesday, July 25, 2018
- 10th Day A, B, C Tracks Wednesday, August 8, 2018
- 1st Day D Track (A,B,C included) Monday, August 13, 2018
- 1st Day High School Tuesday, August 21, 2018
- 6th Day D Track (A,B,C included), Wednesday, August 22, 2018
1st Day Traditional (Elem. & MS) - 14th Day Traditional (all schools) Tuesday, September 11, 2018
All 10 day/no shows must be entered in by this date. - October 1, 2018
- January 2, 2019
If there have been any changes to your FTE Staffing and Enrollment spreadsheet, please send an updated spreadsheet to Travis Hamblin in Planning and Student Services. Your staffing report and attendance combine to determine your FTE eligibility.
Questions regarding FTE and/or enrollment should be directed to Travis Hamblin or your Administrator of Schools.
Please staff conservatively.
2018-2019 Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) Calendar
DATE:
June 20, 2018
TO:
All Secondary Principals and All Counselors
FROM:
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools, High School Level
Michael Anderson, Administrator of Schools, Middle School Level
Shelley Nordick, Administrator, Curriculum and Staff Development
Stacy Evans, Staff Assistant, Curriculum and Staff Development
Stacee Worthen, Secondary Counselor Specialist
SUBJECT:
2018-2019 Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) Calendar
Please see attached memo.
2018-19 Sick Bank Opt Out – Revised August 2, 2018
Dear Licensed and Classified Employees,
In accordance with DP326 NEG and DP324 NEG, participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Leave Bank requires an employee to annually donate one day of accumulated sick leave into the Sick Leave Bank. The Employee-Funded Sick Leave Bank is not intended to be used for in-and-out absences, elective medical procedures or other medical care that could be scheduled during non-contract time.
Employees wishing to opt out of participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Leave Bank must log in to their Employee Access and complete the opt out process no later than September 1st. This opt out request must be submitted annually.
*First year classified and all hourly employees are not eligible for sick bank. Therefore, a sick bank day will not be deducted (if applicable). Please be aware that policies and eligibility requirements for Licensed (DP324 NEG) and Classified (DP326 NEG) employees are different. These and other District policies are available for review at http://policymanual.jordandistrict.org/.
Extended Year Special Educator Stipends 2018-19
DATE:
July 9, 2018
TO:
Principals
Special Education Teachers (Preschool and School-Age)
Speech-Language Pathologists
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
Extended Year Special Educator Stipends 2018-19
Please see attached memo and documents outlining changes for the 2018-19 school year.