TO:
All Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Please see the attached newsletter.
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.
DATE:
April 22, 2024
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:
April 23, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Safety Specialists
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Monthly Drill Preparation (SHELTER)
Our monthly drill preparation will be held on May 1st at 3:00 PM with a second session at 3:30 PM. This month we will be covering SHELTER. Each School Safety Specialist is expected to attend along with administrators assigned to oversee school safety. All other administrators are welcomed to attend as well. The meeting is also opened to any staff who may be interested.
Information regarding the SHELTER response protocol can be found in the Jordan School District Safety Manual on pages 20-24. We will discuss how to implement and execute the drill. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and share ideas amongst the schools.
We will be holding this meeting over ZOOM so please join using this link.
DATE:
April 10, 2024
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 & School Psychology Interns Meeting
A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, May 3, 2024, 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. Julia Connelly, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist will provide us with a presentation that addresses Pathological Demand Avoidance.
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc: Principals
DATE:
April 25, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director, Student Services
Caleb Olson, Enrollment Consultant, Student Services
SUBJECT:
Summer 2024 Discipline Trainings
Please mark your calendars for the following discipline trainings in July 2024. Watch for sign-up information to come in June:
Additional trainings may be scheduled if needed. School teams may also contact Caleb Olson for assistance on specific areas of concern or assistance.
Discipline Basics for New Administrators
When: Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 9-11 AM
Where: ASB Auditorium
This training is intended for new administrators and district-placed administrative interns to learn the basics of discipline logging and processing.
Newly assigned administrators and interns will receive an email invitation to attend this training in late May or early June.
Discipline Refresher
When: Thursday, July 18, 2024, 9-11 AM and 1-3 PM
Where: ASB Auditorium
This training is intended for existing administrators to review the discipline logging process and to hear updates to logging for the 2024-25 school year.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources
Jane Olsen, HR Recruiting
Take a look at the document below!