Jordan School District
Portable classroom ramps are very expensive and the District does not keep an inventory of extra ramps.
When there is a ramp request for a legitimate ADA accommodation, administrators should contact their AOS first, to discuss the specific circumstances. If the AOS deems the ramp necessary, they will then contact Facility Services to determine the best school to move a ramp from along with an appropriate timeline for the installation.
DATE:
September 1, 2022
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
BARK Content Monitoring
Now that school is back in session, here is a review of our districtwide content monitoring system which runs through a software system called BARK. BARK was awarded a contract extension over the summer and we will continue to screen alerts and send them to schools for review. NO other content monitoring software should be purchased by schools. BARK monitors all student accounts across all JSD schools and levels. Here is a summary of the notification protocols and procedures.
Should you have any questions please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org
DATE:
September 1, 2022
TO:
District Administrators
School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant, Planning & Enrollment
SUBJECT:
Content-Specific Opt-Out Requests
Please see the attached memo.
Please see the attached flyer. It has been updated for the 2022-23 school year. If you have any questions please call Mike Anderson or Nadine Page (x88182). Thank you!
School Administrators:
Please review next week’s JAM (September 8, 2022) for a summary of the FTE Audit process and required due dates. The FTE Audit is critical to ensure employees are paid correctly and from the correct budgets. The audit will be electronic again. However, if you would like assistance, you will have the option to schedule an appointment with HR to review your audit.
We appreciate your time in completing this essential task.
As outlined in the August 10, 2022 JAM, all employees, with the exception of minor students, are required to complete the Crucial Policy Review by November 1, 2022. We ask for your continued assistance in notifying employees who have yet to complete the required training.
Please review August 17, 2022, JEM for instructions on how to complete the training.
Please review the August 10, 2022 JAM for assistance in running employee completion reports in Skyward. If you or any staff members need technical help, please call the help desk at 801-567-USER (8737).
DATE:
August 24, 2022
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
Suicide Prevention Grant Funds
Each year our District is awarded grant funds for suicide prevention programs and training. Schools are able to use this grant fund for training or conferences related to suicide prevention or for programs such as Hope Squad or Sources of Strength. There are other relevant training and programs that may qualify for this grant. This grant will not cover “consumable” supplies such as treats, T-shirts, fidgets, or other incentives or prizes. Funds must be spent on training and programs.
This year, using carryover from unspent funds from prior years, Student Services will be offering for any member of your school’s mental health team (school counselors, school psychologists, or clinical support/social workers) to attend ONE of two suicide prevention conferences with your permission. This invitation will be sent to them directly.
Please reach out to McKinley Withers or Angie Rasmussen if you have suicide prevention training or programs that you would like to have funded using this grant. Please have a plan and cost in mind for consideration.
Please take note of the following clarification on the difference between "Grade Transmittal Days" and "Professional Development Days." This information is also being distributed to employees via JEM.
Grade Transmittal Days are scheduled three times per year (October 21, January 17, March 27) as required in District Policy D207 - Calendar Development. These days occur each year in the Jordan School District. Payment for these days is built into the base teacher salary. Students do not attend. In-person work by teachers is not required; however, schools are open and teachers may use time on this day for finalizing and submitting grades.
Professional Development Days are three days throughout the year (September 16, November 4, April 21) where the Board of Education and District Administration have converted a student instructional day to a professional development day, as allowed by Utah Code 53F-2-102(d). These days are authorized on a year-to-year basis. These days are included in the 187 days of the standard teacher contract. Students do not attend. Principals may use up to three hours of each day for required professional development activities. The remainder of the contract day is to be used by teachers for planning and preparation.
The level and teacher calendars have been updated to clarify this change:
DATE:
September 1, 2022
TO:
All Jordan School District Principals (with bus route students)
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
Kathy Jones, Transportation Trainer/Risk Coordinator
SUBJECT:
State Required Bus Evacuations and School Bus Safety 2022-2023
State required semi-annual school bus evacuations have been scheduled for this spring. This applies to those students that ride the bus daily to and from school.
The evacuations will be conducted during the week of:
Monday, September 12, 2022 through Friday, September 16, 2022
Your school’s regular bus drivers will perform this evacuation one day during the week as they drop your students off in the morning. This procedure takes place at your school and is located in your normal bus drop off/pick up zone. All professional school bus drivers that transport students are required to perform evacuation procedures in case of an emergency. Bus evacuation will be through the front door this year. Students will then, under the direction and supervision of the bus driver, evacuate and meet in a safe place approximately 100 feet away from the bus.
Your assistance is welcome but not mandatory to complete this required evacuation drill quickly, safely and effectively.
We appreciate all you do to help us safely transport your students.
All new principals and new SCC Chairs need to attend one of the SCC Trainings for this year. Two trainings will be held in a Zoom format. If you have any questions contact Nadine Page, nadine.page@jordandistrict.org or 801.567.8182 (x88182).
September 28, 2022 - 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting LINK
September 29, 2022 - 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Join Zoom Meeting LINK
With the restructure of the Human Resource Department, which includes Brittany Bauer and Jane Olsen in their new assignments as HR Specialists, the HR Department has a new look. While Brittany and Jane will focus on NEW EMPLOYEES, Brent and June will focus on CURRENT EMPLOYEES for all employee groups. For additional details, please see the attached graphic. We look forward to continuing to serve you.
1-year temporary agreements are not required for part-time employees.
1-year temporary agreements are required for all full-time/contracted employees who are paid from the following programs and program codes. Please submit these completed forms to the HR Department by or during the FTE audits in September 2022. Click this link for the 1-Year Temporary Agreement form found on the employment.jordandistrict.org/AdminOnly website.
Program Code: 5679
Program Name: School Based Mental Health
Department: Student Services
Employee Type: Licensed
Program Code: 5886
Program Name: Beverly Taylor Arts Learning Program
Department: Teaching & Learning
Employee Type: Licensed
Program Code: 7685
Program Name: SAMHSA AWARE Grant
Department: Student Services
Employee Type: Licensed
Program Code: 7220
Program Name: GEERS
Department: Special Education
Employee Type: ESP
Educators who enroll and complete the online new mentor training in August or September (2022) will receive a $150 stipend. This training is a 3-hour online course and is for BRAND NEW MENTORS ONLY.
Educators will need to register on JPLS. Please contact the JES office with any questions at (801) 567-8369 or rebecca.lee@jordandistrict.org.
Please let educators know who may be interested in becoming certified as a mentor.
Please note the following changes to the Transportation Moratorium Field/Activity Trips Dates 2022-23. The 4th Grade Utah Symphony has been changed to November 14 and 15 at Abravanel Hall. November 16 is no longer a moratorium date. Please plan accordingly.
DATE:
Thursday, August 25, 2022
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Tableau Login Moving to Google SSO
Due to a change on Tableau’s security policies, we will be transitioning all Tableau logins to Google single sign on (SSO). Beginning Thursday, September 1, when Tableau users try to sign into their accounts, they will be redirected to a Google login page. Tableau users will use the same login credentials as their district email for Tableau. Here are the new login procedures effective September 1st:
Please direct any questions about Tableau to Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.
US Code 106 has declared September 17 as Constitution and Citizenship Day. All educational institutions are urged to “make plans for the proper observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and for the complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and locality in which they reside.”
This year September 17 is on a Saturday. Please find a way to celebrate this important document and citizenship with your students sometime during the week of September 12-16. UEN has provided some great resources for all grade levels which could be done in the social studies classrooms.
Utah State Law and District Policy requires that all school personnel delegated to administer medication to students in schools must complete Medication Administration Training.
New employees who will be giving medication are required to attend the live training on Friday, September 16, 2022. Prior to this meeting, they need to view the online training, use this link and then select Medication Inservice (use a browser other than Firefox).
Employees who have attended this training and have a certificate of completion will not be required to attend this meeting. However, they will be required to recertify by viewing the online training video and completing the corresponding test available on the district website. (see above)
Please identify staff members that should receive medication administration training. This may include head administrative assistants, office assistants, cluster teachers or aides, counseling center personnel, and the principal if appropriate. Please inform all personnel that have the potential to administer medication to students at school of their responsibilities in this matter.
Medication Administration Training
Friday, September 16, 2022
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
ASB PDC 101 & 102
Class size is limited. Please contact your school nurse if you are planning to attend. See attached nurse assignment list. Thank you for your responsiveness and support.
Jordan School District Nurses will be conducting this inservice on:
Friday, September 23, 2022
9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
ASB COMPUTER LAB D-112
This inservice is open to all office staff and administrators. It is not required that you attend; however, if you are involved with student registration, this inservice will be of benefit to you since immunization status is an important part of the registration process.
Class size is limited. Please contact your school nurse if you are planning to attend. See attached nurse assignment list for 2022-23.
The 2022-23 School allocations have been provided for your review. Budget adjustments can be submitted using the attached form to Natalie.Grange@jordandistrict.org.
School allocations will be updated in November after the October 1 headcounts are finalized by the State.
If you have questions please contact Natalie Grange at 88312 or at Natalie.Grange@jordandistrict.org.
DATE: August 16, 2022
TO: Principals, Assistant Principals, Panorama Survey Coordinators
FROM: Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent, Administrators of Schools, Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT: Panorama Survey Training, Window, & Administration
The virtual training may be accessed using the following link:
All administrators and survey coordinators will receive an email from Panorama containing the survey questions, sample letter to use for parent/guardian communication, and slide deck of the presentation. The school may choose to use, modify or create their own parent/guardian communication. Schools may also share the survey questions should they choose to do so.
The fall survey window will open on Aug. 29 and close on Sept. 21.
It is expected that each school shall notify parents/guardians PRIOR to administering the survey to students. SEL surveys are always optional whether the parent/guardian or student opts out, should never be ‘required’, and should never be a part of an academic grade.
