Jordan School District
Principals:
Please pass this information to the appropriate teachers.
Dates: July 11-14 (Tuesday-Friday)
Cost: $700
Location: Farmington High School
Website for registration: tinyurl.com/intermountainAPSI2023
Contact: Christopher Hall
Email: chall@dsdmail.net
DATE:
April 20, 2023
TO:
All Administrators & Threat Assessment Teams
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
Angie Rasmussen, Student Safety & Wellness Specialist
SUBJECT:
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) Level 1 Workshop Opportunity
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) is a school violence prevention program. Training consists of two (2) levels and both levels must be completed by all administrators and is recommended for school threat assessment team members.
Structure: The CSTAG Level 1 training consists of six (6) hour web-based training from Navigate360.
Target Audience: In addition to administrators, this workshop will benefit teachers, mental health clinicians, school psychologists, school resources officers, and counselors, or any school employee who serves on the school’s threat assessment multidisciplinary team.
Content: CSTAG level 1 can assist in developing an awareness of threat assessments and use of the CSTAG model at your school. Here are specific descriptions of the six modules that will be taught in the training.
Why: This workshop will increase awareness about school violence prevention, provide procedures/methodology for determining threat levels, assist in determining responses to threats, and will give your school trained educators to include on a threat assessment team.
Registration: If you are interested in having any staff trained in CSTAG Level 1, please direct them to complete this form. Student services will be funding the tuition for each participant as long as they are registered by the end of this school year. Once registered, the participant will receive an email with information about how to access the training. Those who complete level 1 before June 9th can then register for CSTAG Level 2.
An upcoming session for the level 2 workshop will be offered as an in-person training on June 9, 2023. Select the link for JPLS to register for a session of CSTAG Level 2 training. The course number is 101883. Section # 117422
Should you have any questions please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org.
DATE:
April 21, 2023
TO:
High School Principals, Assistant Principals, Counselors, and Registrars
FROM:
C. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Stacee Worthen, Secondary Counseling Specialist
Jacinto Peterson, Principal, Valley High School
SUBJECT:
Critical Dates Regarding 24-credit Diploma through Valley High School
Counselors and students planning to graduate with a 24-credit diploma from Valley High School need to be aware of the following date/deadlines:
May 15, 2023
Names of all students planning to graduate with a 24-credit diploma must be submitted to Jacinto Peterson, Principal of Valley High School.
All students who are planning to walk at Valley High School’s graduation ceremony need to contact Jostens at 1-800-JOSTENS immediately to order the Valley High School cap and gown package. If they have previously ordered from their boundary school, Jostens will help them with the cancellation and reorder of Valley High School colors.
May 22, 2023
Deadline for official transfer of student to Valley High School. All transfer students must have credits complete and transcripts reviewed by their boundary school before transfer is submitted, and student is withdrawn from their boundary school. Valley High School registrar will complete all transfers on May 22nd.
May 24, 2023
All students who are planning to walk during the Valley High School Graduation Ceremony must attend one of the following meetings at Valley High: 12:30 p.m. OR 4:30 p.m.
Each meeting will be approximately one hour. Students will not be allowed to walk with fellow graduates if they do not attend one of these meetings. Caps and gowns will be distributed at the end of this mandatory meeting.
May 31, 2023
Valley High School Graduation Ceremony 10:00 a.m.
Real Salt Lake Training Academy
Zion’s Bank Stadium, Real Academy (14787 Academy Parkway, Herriman, UT)
June 1, 2023
Students who do not wish to attend the graduation ceremony may pick up their diploma at Valley High School.
Please make note of these important dates and ensure they are communicated to students who are planning to use this option.
*Attached are instructions and the application for a 24-credit diploma through Valley High School.
Date:
April 20, 2023
To:
Principals and District Administrators
From:
Brad Sorensen, Administrator 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 timesheet roster should be submitted to the Payroll Department by May 2, 2023. 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)
DATE:
April 18, 2023
TO:
All Principals
All Budget Directors
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator, Human Resources
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets, & Audits
Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services
Michael Heaps, Director of Information Services
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Kurt Prusse, Director of Purchasing
SUBJECT:
Year-End Processing Deadlines
Please observe the following critical deadlines, listed in the memo below, regarding the financial year-end processes for the 2022-23 year. Please review these dates as they could have a major effect on your location’s ability to operate.
As we approach the end of the 2022-23 school year, it is important to make sure your location has reported all drills, actual emergencies, and related planning and debrief meetings for this school year using the Google Form, link: 2022-23 REPORT EMERGENCY - DRILLS, ACTUAL EVENTS, or MEETINGS. Please include all related details.
The Board of Education has asked to receive quarterly reports on all drills and actual emergencies throughout the district. Information submitted using the report form will be used for this purpose.
For help or questions, contact Facility Operations at Auxiliary Services:
Judy Bird, Administrative Assistant: 801-567-8625, judy.bird@jordandistrict.org
Teresa Lyon, Administrative Assistant: 801-567-8626, teresa.lyon@jordandistrict.org
Jeff Beesley, Risk Management Coordinator: 801-567-8876, jeffrey.beesley@jordandistrict.org
Lance Everill, Emergency Operations Manager: 801-567-8623, lance.everill@jordandistrict.org
Date:
April 17, 2023
To:
Applicable School Principals and Administrative Assistants
All Area Administrators of Schools and Administrative Assistants
From:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting and Audits
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator
Subject:
External Audit Visits
The external auditors (Squire & Company, PC) will be visiting the following schools on the dates indicated. They will be reviewing school fees (appropriate amount charged, waivers, etc.) and financial information. Once finished, the auditors will want a few minutes with the Principal. If the Principal is unavailable, an Assistant Principal may meet with them. The auditors are planning on coming to the schools in the order listed. Exact times of arrival will vary depending on length of stay at earlier schools and travel time. If you have any questions or if your administrative assistant will not be available, please call Natalie Grange at (801) 567-8312.
DATE:
Thursday, April 20, 2023
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Response Counts for the USBE School Climate Survey
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Principals are encouraged to use the following links to monitor the response rates for the student and adult USBE School Climate Surveys.
As a reminder, all students in grades K-12 should have time scheduled during the school day to take the school climate survey. The survey closes at the end of the day Friday, May 5th.
Response Rate Links:
K-2 USBE School Climate Survey Response Counts
3-6 USBE School Climate Survey Response Counts
7-12 USBE School Climate Survey Response Counts
Parent USBE School Climate Survey Response Counts
Faculty USBE School Climate Survey Response Counts
Survey administration materials may be found in the JAM memo dated February 23, 2023.
Direct links to the surveys may be found below:
K-2 USBE School Climate Survey:
https://jordandistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_55b2xN5kNMbgoGW
3-6 USBE School Climate Survey:
https://jordandistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3VEeE9V2KImmy46
7-12 USBE School Climate Survey:
https://jordandistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6MazEzmTiMsaK4m
Adult USBE School Climate Survey (for parents, faculty, administrators and SROs): https://jordandistrict.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3k3rbSvVU5LIxlI
We have created training videos for every sweeper route and posted them to our Custodial Website.
You will also find other training videos that will help all of our employees become knowledgeable in their field.
We also have under the Documents/Forms/Logs tab, a link to all the forms the Head Custodian, Lead Custodian and/or Adult Night Supervisor should be using to check on the sweepers and adult custodians to make sure they are getting their jobs done each night.
The following are new administrative assignments:
New Assignments effective July 1, 2023:
Transfers effective July 1, 2023:
New Elementary Administrative Intern Assignments effective July 1, 2023:
DATE:
April 12, 2023
TO:
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance
SUBJECT:
May School Psychologist and School Psychology Interns Meeting
A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, May 5, 2023, from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Auxiliary Services Building (7905 South Redwood Road). We will start at 12:00 p.m. with a luncheon. Jamison Law, Ed.D., Director of Clinical Education for the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at UVU, will provide us with a presentation that addresses Secondary Trauma and Compassion Fatigue.
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc:
Principals
Please take a moment to consider nominating a school or educator for this prestigious honor presented annually by the state-wide program Resilient Utah. Each year education organizations and individuals are chosen that have shown exemplary efforts in building resilience in their schools, homes and communities. The Education Tribute Awards will be announced during “Resilient Utah Month” in May 2023.
Deadline to nominate is April 21, 2023
DATE:
April 12, 2023
TO:
Administrators
All Current or Future Panorama Users
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT:
Panorama for Positive Behavior Training Sessions
Training sessions for Panorama’s Positive Behavior have been scheduled to assist all schools using or interested in using the Positive Behavior module in Panorama. The sessions are designed to provide navigational support for teachers and administrators. Each session will include a demonstration from a Panorama product expert and former educator, practice time, and valuable leave behind resources to support immediate action in your daily work.
Please see memo below for dates and times of the training sessions.
The attached document has more detailed information and may also be accessed here.
DATE:
April 13, 2023
TO:
All Administrators & Threat Assessment Teams
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
Angie Rasmussen, Student Safety & Wellness Specialist
SUBJECT:
Comprehensive School Threat Assessment Guidelines (CSTAG) National Study Participation
Thank you for the work you do as a member of your school threat assessment team. Our district is participating in a national study conducted by Dr. Dewey Cornell’s research team at the University of Virginia. As part of the study, you are asked to complete an anonymous survey about your threat assessment team.
Please complete the CSTAG Implementation Fidelity Survey at this LINK
The deadline is 6/2/23.
The survey will take about 20 minutes. Each member of the school’s threat assessment team should complete this survey. If you serve on more than one team, complete separate surveys for each school team.
If you have questions about the survey, please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org.
This survey does not replace documentation for each individual threat assessment done at your schools. Thank you for providing your valuable time and input.
DATE:
April 6, 2023
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
You and your staff are invited to a Wellness Accelerator Event!
You and your staff are invited to a Wellness Accelerator Event at JATC South Auditorium on April 14th, from 1:30-3:30.
The 2023 Wellness Accelerator is an opportunity to learn from passionate educators like you. There will be a variety of topics covered through brief, prepared table-top discussions from educators around Jordan District on strategies for student and staff wellness. Participants should plan on walking away with practical ways to enhance wellness for yourself and others!
Who should attend? You! Jordan School District administrators, school leaders, and staff committed to SEL/wellness initiatives (substitutes can be provided upon request) are invited to attend.
Review the attached flyer and share with those that would benefit from attending.
Please contact McKinley Withers (mckinley.withers@jordandistrict.org) for additional information and questions.
Registration for the 2023-24 ESL endorsement class is now open. Registration will close when full, so sign up quickly. For additional questions, please contact Language and Culture Services at 801-567-8124.
If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave before or after Memorial Day for any reason not listed in policy DP335NEG or DP335B, you must submit a request as follows:
How to Request
During the window, the employee must send the request through email. Please include your name, school, position, and the date you are requesting the leave. Requests left on voicemail or over the phone will NOT be accepted.
Licensed employees submit their request to licensedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org
Education Support Professionals submit their request to classifiedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org
The employee will receive an email confirmation within two working days after submitting the request. If the employee does not receive a confirmation email, then Human Resources has NOT received your request and your leave will not be approved.
Please note: Employees shall not be considered for paid annual leave the day before or after a school holiday more than once during any contract year.
| School Holiday | Date of Holiday | Window |
| Memorial Day | May 29, 2023 | April 14 – April 24, 2023 |
Annual/Personal Leave Taken Before or After a Holiday 2022-2023
A notification was sent in the Jordan Employee Memos on March 2, 2023 indicating the need to submit a request for the lottery to use Annual or Personal leave for the day before/after the April 24, 2023 Mid Spring non-contract day.
Due to the nature of this new leave day, employees WILL NOT be required to request the day before/after April 24, 2023 as part of the lottery process. Any employee requesting to use an Annual or Personal leave day before/after April 24, 2023 may do so without penalty.
Those who submitted a lottery request for April 24, 2023 will also be emailed individually. We apologize for any inconvenience this miscommunication may have caused.
2022-23 Personal Leave Before/After a Holiday - Updated
Surplus of School Chromebooks and iPads:
Surplus Chromebooks and iPads, along with their associated charging cord, cases, etc., may be given (not sold) to students (not staff) if all of the following are done:
All other surplus technology items are to be sent to the surplus warehouse as normal.
DATE:
Thursday, April 13, 2023
TO:
All Middle and High School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Utah Aspire Plus OnDemand Reports
School administrators are encouraged to pass the following information on to their 9th or 10th grade ELA, math, and science teachers. See the memo below.
