Jordan School District
DATE:
May 9, 2024
TO:
Principals
Elementary Administrative Assistants
Secondary Attendance Secretaries
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant, Planning & Enrollment
SUBJECT:
Entering Attendance in Skyward for the Last Six (6) Days of the School Year
Please see the attached memo.
DATE:
May 9, 2024
TO:
Principals
Elementary Administrative Assistants
Secondary School Registrars
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant, Planning & Enrollment
SUBJECT:
Permanent Records - Transfer Processes and Procedures
Please see the attached memo.
TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Kurt Prusse, Director of Purchasing
Each Amazon vendor assigns their items a UNSPSC code that reflects what product category it falls under. The vendor-assigned code is often correct . . . but not always. When you encounter a block, the message at the top will give a brief explanation. Please check the Central Warehouse Catalog for office supplies (pencils, staplers, paper, etc.) before requesting the block be removed. When you select a blocked Amazon item, copy the URL link at the top of your web browser and send it to the buyer over that commodity (see below). If you do not know which buyer is over the item, send the link to Kris Wishart or Rachel Mariano and they will get the request sent to the correct buyer. Please allow a little time for these emails to be answered. You will receive an email stating the block has been removed. All unblocked Amazon orders must be made within a couple of hours of you being notified. Purchasing leaves the office at 4:00 p.m. and all blocks will be reinstated at that time, if not earlier.
Commodity Quick Reference
TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Kurt Prusse, Director of Purchasing
All P-cards should be reconciled and reports signed (by both the P-card holder and their supervisor) by the 19th of each month. The P-card statement and receipts should be sent to Kaylei Jones in Accounting, not Purchasing. During reconciliation, please enter a detailed description — such as “pens, paper, and Post-Its,” not just “office supplies” (if you have put the accounting object code as 610, we already know it’s for supplies). The detailed description helps us know exactly what you bought and will eliminate audit calls from Purchasing.
Please remember that fixed assets, software not on the Learn Platform, and any travel (hotels, airfare, shuttles) are not permitted on your P-card. The only travel items allowed on P-cards are Uber/Lyft fees (only from airport to hotel and hotel to airport), standard baggage fees, and airport parking fees.
If you have any questions regarding your P-card or how to reconcile it, contact Kris Wishart for help!
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Nadine Page, Administrative Assistant
Take note of the following monthly newsletters with important communication about the School LAND Trust (SLT) Program.
Please share the March newsletter with your school community council members.
The newsletters are also accessible online on the USBE Website with different language options.
TO:
All Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Please see the attached newsletter.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Canvas Bootcamp is the ultimate training ground where educators can transform their canvas skills with every click! Bootcamp is on June 6th at the ASB.
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Safety Specialists
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
The School Safety Center (SSC) is excited to share that we are hosting the 2024 Utah School Safety Conference. This will be the conference to attend! We have created a unique conference experience for Utah. Registration is now open.
WHO: School Safety & Security Specialists, School Building Administrators, Crisis-Response Team Members, School-Based Mental Health Professionals, School Resource Officers (SROs) and Law Enforcement, and other school employees who support school safety.
WHAT: 2024 Utah School Safety Conference
WHEN: Thursday and Friday, June 13-14, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM each day
WHERE: Riverton, Utah
ACTION: REGISTER HERE *Registration is free of charge
MORE INFORMATION: See the attached flyer
Please direct all questions to schoolsafetyprograms@schools.utah.gov.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Enrollment Consultant, Student Services
Please see the attached cheat sheet when parents/guardians request to see video footage.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
School Administrators,
I received the following letter from State Risk Management. State Risk is witnessing a major increase in reported accidents in and around school bus zones. Regretfully, Jordan School District has experienced several accidents in and around school bus zones this school year. The letter highlights the importance of dedicated school bus zones being used solely for the purpose of school buses and also emphasizes the importance of keeping bus zones free from all vehicles other than school buses. Your assistance in this matter is greatly appreciated.
Jordan School District is more than willing to provide personnel and resources to you as you develop your school's safety plan. If you have questions or concerns, please reach out to Matt Alvernaz, JSD School Safety Coordinator, at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8623 or Brandon Conti, JSD Risk Management Coordinator, at brandon.conti@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8876. Thank you for your continued cooperation and support.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services
Registration for the Fall 2024 ESL endorsement class will be open on May 6th on the LCS website. Registration will close when full, so sign up quickly. These classes will be asynchronous. For additional questions, please contact Language and Culture Services.
Please see the attached newsletter.
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Safety Specialists
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
Please see the attachments for information on the S4K Connects Comprehensive School Safety Conference on July 29th, 30th & 31st at the Larry H. Miller Conference Center in Sandy.
DATE:
May 2, 2024
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Consultant
Angie Rasmussen, Student Safety Specialist
SUBJECT:
May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Resources to Share
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an opportunity to promote mental health resources to support student, staff, and family wellness.
May is a great time to foster open conversations about mental health through community events, sharing information, and highlighting resources available to your students and families at your schools. Here are some events and resources that educators may benefit from being aware of:
Resources
Events
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Senate Bill 56 from the 2024 Legislative Session removed the requirement that home school affidavits be notarized. The district's home school affidavit has been updated to reflect this change and is available at the link below:
Annual Home School Affidavit Link
As a reminder, while schools may give the form to interested parents, the form must be submitted by the parent/guardian directly to the District Office.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources
Brent Burge, Administrator, ESP in Human Resources
The Human Resource Department would like to celebrate the administration at these five schools who are the first to complete their Licensed and ESP evaluations for the 2023-24 school year. With a donation from the Jordan Education Foundation and an amazing personal donation from Michael Haynes, these principals were provided a swag bag at the principal meeting on April 30, 2024.
Even though employee evaluations are required by policy, it is the perfect opportunity to provide crucial feedback to promote employee growth to support our students.
Congratulations to:
Elk Meadows Elementary
Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary
Silver Crest Elementary
Blackridge Elementary
Oakcrest Elementary
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
On May 29th, Panorama is partnering with Dr. Robert Balfanz, Principal Investigator and Researcher at Everyone Graduates Center, for a webinar titled, "Supercharge Your Early Warning System with Relationships." This webinar is free and open to all educators - We hope to see you there! Please feel free to share with your districts/networks! It's going to be a great panel!
Session Description:
An Early Warning System (EWS) is highly effective at helping districts flag issues in attendance, behavior, and coursework (the ABCs). But to go beyond identification and truly impact outcomes, districts must consider their students’ relationships with adults, peers, and school staff. According to Dr. Robert Balfanz, Principal Investigator and Researcher at Everyone Graduates Center, “By focusing on connectedness first, schools have helped many [identified] students rebuild academic and social habits, and they are able to target more extensive academic and behavioral interventions on the remaining students who need them most.”
Join us to learn how to build strong student relationships and supercharge your district’s EWS.
Together, we will:
Back injuries are common problems at work, home, and play. They can be caused by accidents or improper lifting technique. See the tips below to lift safely and avoid potential back injuries.
The following are new administrative assignments:
New Assignments and Transfers effective for the 2024-25 school year:
New Administrative Intern Assignments effective for the 2024-25 school year:
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services
The following offices will receive a Pocketalk to assist when enrolling our Newcomer, Refugee, and Asylee students:
Elementary Main Offices
Middle School Counseling Centers
High School Attendance Offices
These devices are small, handheld instruments with over 80 languages to help in communication for registration. Please reach out to Language & Culture Services for any assistance with your new device.
