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DATE:
March 3, 2026

TO:
School Psychologists & School Psychology Interns

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance

SUBJECT:
March School Psychologists & School Psychology Interns Meeting

A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, March 13, 2026, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Auxiliary Services Building Auditorium (7905 South Redwood Road). Nicole Hawkins, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and CEO of Center for Change will provide us with a presentation on the influence of social media on mental health, body image, and eating disorders in adolescent girls.

Part-time Staff:  I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.

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DATE:
March 5, 2026

TO:
All School Administrators 

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness

SUBJECT:
FREE Mental Health Education for Parents and Caregivers

Jordan District has partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide ongoing mental health education for parents and caregivers. This collaboration offers FREE access to live, virtual educational sessions covering various topics. Please share the following resources with your school community: 

  • A calendar for March’s Mental Health Series sessions is attached. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish. Previously recorded seminars can be accessed through a comprehensive library of sessions and resources for each topic. You can access the library of recorded sessions at any time by visiting this site: https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex. 
  • Included in the mental health series is a "Watch Together Series" to highlight for families. While the Mental Health Series is designed for parents, these “Watch Together” events are for the whole family, especially teens and young adults. In this series, each month, you'll meet a new animated character facing real challenges that teens and young adults experience. Together, you and your family can watch their story and learn how to start meaningful conversations at home.
    • March Event: Together, teens and parents will watch the animated short “Is Anybody Out There?” This story follows a teen experiencing deep loneliness and wondering if anyone would notice if she disappeared. Families will explore the warning signs of depression and suicidal thoughts, how to respond when someone might be in crisis, and why even a single caring conversation can be life-saving. In this interactive session, parents and teens will leave prepared to check in with those they care about, ask direct questions, and connect friends or loved ones to help and hope.
    • Wednesday, March 11th at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm MST  REGISTER NOW

Please share the attached flyers/resources with your school communities. Should you have any questions, please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org.

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TO:
Secondary Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Todd Theobald, Administrator on Special Assignment

The final 2025-26 Secondary Principal PLC with coaches will be Thursday, March 12th from 8:00-11:00 a.m. at the ASB Auditorium. T&L will provide a sub for one lead coach (Sub code 9202).

Secondary Principal PLCs (Lead Coaches Invited)
8:00-11:00 a.m.
March 12th @ ASB Auditorium

We are aware that this meeting conflicts with the Literacy Promise Conference and plan to move forward with the Secondary Principal PLCs as planned.

Secondary Principal PLCs are intended to focus on the PLC process including district curriculum initiatives and data dives to support school improvement. Principals should plan on inviting LEAD coaches, not the whole coaching team, to attend the Secondary Principal PLCs.

Please reach out to Amanda Bollinger or Todd Theobald with any questions.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Jane Olsen, Human Resources Specialist

JSD Job Fair Details-Action Required

The JSD Job Fair is MONDAY. If you have not already reserved your table please do so ASAP. The HR Recruiting team will be calling anyone who hasn’t responded to get a firm count for tables. All locations and departments with current open positions are expected to be in attendance.
Throughout the recruitment season we have been inviting potential employees. We anticipate strong attendance at this event.

The JSD Job Fair is scheduled for Monday, March 2nd from 6:00 to 8 PM at Riverton High School.

Step 1: Notify HR to reserve your table
Principals and Department Leaders, must notify us of your anticipated attendance by completing this Google Form. This will help us plan for tables and chairs to accommodate your team.

REMINDER
This event is for anyone seeking a position in Jordan School District-licensed or ESP. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Locations and Departments with current or anticipated openings-This event is intended for you.

Step 2: The Job Fair
Please park on the North side of Riverton High School and enter through the doors on the northeast side, near the gymnasium. Set up for locations and departments can begin as early as 5:15 PM. Early setup is encouraged.

Human Resources will be located in the center of this event, with computers readily available for applicants to apply at the event for open positions.

Step 3: Submitting Recommendation(s) for Hire/New Hire Form(s)
Once a candidate has applied, references must be completed. In some cases, like JSD student teachers and interns, references may have already been completed and the candidate is Recommendation for Hire/New Hire Form ready.

If the candidate requires a Recommendation for Hire, once you receive approval to hire you are ready to make an offer. When the offer is accepted, submit the applicable New Hire Form(s).

Attached is the flyer for the event. You are encouraged to print and share with anyone interested in working for Jordan School District in any capacity.

We are excited for this year’s JSD Job Fair and hope it fills gaps in our hiring and brings in quality candidates for you to consider.

Please contact Human Resources for any questions regarding this event.
April Gaydosh- april.gaydosh@jordandistrict.org
Jane Olsen- jane.olsen@jordandistrict.org

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Cultural Services
LaTrill Loveridge, JEAC Chair

We invite you out to the Jordan Education Access Committee Community Night. All Parents, Guardians, Educators, Employees and Administrators are invited to join us on March 18th, 6:00-7:30. Get to know our middle school student leaders, learn about policy from our legislative session, and goals we want to achieve for all students in Jordan School District.

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DATE:  
February 26, 2026

TO:   
All Principals

FROM: 
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator

SUBJECT: 
Utah Parent Center & JSD Transition Workshop

Special Education is excited to announce a joint virtual workshop hosted by the Utah Parent Center on March 19, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. This virtual workshop will focus on helping students build a life beyond school.

Please make sure to send these flyers out to your community.

Special Education Virtual Workshop Flyer (English)

Special Education Virtual Workshop Flyer (Spanish)

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DATE:
Thursday, February 26, 2026

TO:
All School and District Administrators and Department Heads

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Assessment, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:
2026 USBE Educator Engagement Survey Administration

53G-11-304. Educator Exit Survey and USBE board rule R277-325 require that school districts administer the Educator Engagement Survey every other year (last administered in the spring of 2023-24).

The survey will be distributed via Qualtrics by Assessment, Research & Accountability to all licensed school and district educators, which includes classroom teachers, licensed support personnel (i.e., instructional coaches, counselors, speech language pathologists, school psychologists, library media coordinators, etc.), school administrators, and district licensed educators and administrators.  The survey opens Monday, March 2nd and closes Tuesday, March 31st. USBE anticipates that the survey will take educators about 20-30 minutes to complete.  USBE hopes to gather information about educator’s engagement in education and their perspectives related to the quality of their job experiences.  The survey is confidential and the results will be reported in the aggregate.

School and district administrators don’t need to do anything to distribute the survey, but principals and department heads are encouraged to notify their faculty that the survey is coming.

Survey results will be published for each school in this Tableau dashboard after the survey closes.

If you would like to preview the survey questions, you may do so here or you may view this pdf copy.

Please contact Ben Jameson in Assessment, Research & Accountability with questions.

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TO:
Administrators & Teachers

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Kaye Rizzuto, Social Studies Consultant

All teachers are invited to attend the Wasatch Front Regional Civics Training at Utah Valley University in Orem, celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The event includes separate sessions for secondary teachers (June 8, 2026), elementary teachers (June 9, 2026), and an elementary follow-up (June 10, 2026), all from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Participants will receive 0.5 USBE credit, a $100 honorarium, paid substitute coverage, resource materials, lunch, snacks, and mileage reimbursement if traveling over 20 miles. The training is designed to provide engaging strategies, classroom-ready resources, and opportunities to collaborate with educators across the region. Registration details and contact information are included in the flyer.

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TO:
Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Amy Lloyd, K-12 Math Consultant, Teaching & Learning

Spring training for Open Up/Illustrative is approaching. Please note the dates, times, and locations for upcoming sessions. These trainings will continue into the 2026-27 school year, with future session dates to be announced later. This information will be included in JEM and also emailed to your teachers.

Secondary 1 Teachers
(For any Secondary 1 teachers who did not attend the fall training)
Kick-Off: March 19th & 20th
Location: Mountain Ridge High School Tech Atrium
Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Unit Planning Professional Learning: June 8th
Location: ASB room 101
Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Here is the link for teachers to register for Secondary 1 Training

Math 7 & 8 Teachers
(For any teachers who have not yet been trained on Open Up/Illustrative)
Kick-Off: April 7th & 8th
Location: ASB room 101
Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Unit 1 Planning Professional Learning: June 9th
Location: ASB room 101 and 113
Time: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Here is the link for teachers to register for Math 7 & 8 Training

Important Notes:
The district will cover the cost of substitutes for all attendees. Please have your administrative assistant reference the Sub Code Document to obtain the appropriate code.

Teachers who teach 7/9 or 8/9 are welcome to attend both sessions if they wish, or may choose to attend just one. Since the 7/8 curriculum is closely aligned, 7/8 teachers need only attend one session.

Thank you for your support in reminding teachers of this training.

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TO:
Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Amy Lloyd, K-12 Math Consultant, Teaching & Learning

The STEM Action Center Math Personalized Learning Grant has opened. This is an excellent opportunity to acquire digital math licenses for your students.

Please see attachment for additional information.

Published on

DATE:
February 26, 2026

TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
Panorama Survey Coordinators 

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services

SUBJECT:
**NEW** Enhanced Survey Reporting – Panorama Student Feedback Surveys

Enhanced Survey Reporting (ESR) is Panorama’s updated survey reporting experience. It gives schools faster, deeper insights into student feedback to support students more quickly, celebrate growth, and make confident, data-informed decisions. 

ESR is built to help school teams move from data to action with greater ease. Instead of spending time piecing together results, ESR brings everything into one place so schools can focus on planning and support. With ESR, schools can:

  • Explore results across students in a unified view to spot patterns and differences in how groups experience school.
  • Track changes and progress over time with refreshed benchmarks to measure the impact of initiatives and adjust strategies as needed.
  • Connect survey data directly to strategic goals to ensure every planning conversation is grounded in what matters most for students.

You may access deeper information, the guide book, and a video overview here. 

As a reminder:
• The Winter student feedback survey window (currently open) closes Friday, February 27, 2026.
• The Spring student feedback survey window is April 20-May 15, 2026.  

 

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DATE: 
February 19, 2026

TO:
Elementary School Administrators
Middle School Administrators
High School Administrators

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Stacee Worthen, School Counselor Consultant

SUBJECT: 
March School Counselor Training and Professional Development

March School Counselor training and professional development opportunities. Please direct any questions to Stacee Worthen, School Counselor Consultant, at 801-567-8309.

Wednesday, Mar. 4, CSCP Steering & Budget Meeting, District Office, Room 129
All Secondary Lead Counselors and Counselors who assist with the CSCP budget
8:00 am - 12:30 pm

Thursday, Mar. 5, CSCP BRISC Training - Consult Call, Zoom
All New Counselors and Interns
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Friday, Mar. 13, CSCP MAR SEC PLC, JATC-South, Auditorium
Secondary School Counselors
7:30 am - 9:00 am

Friday, Mar. 13, CSCP MAR ELEM PLC, JATC-South, Auditorium
Elementary School Counselors
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Wednesday, Mar. 18, CSCP New Counselor Training, District Office, Room 129
All New Counselors and Interns
8:00 am - 11:00 am

Wednesday, Mar. 25, CSCP Counselor Collaborative Committee, District Office, Room 129
Only School Counselors appointed to this committee
8:00 am - 11:30 am

Thursday, Mar. 26, Copper Hills Feeder Meeting, District Office, Room 129
Copper Hills Feeder Counselors K-12
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

 

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DATE:  
Thursday, February 19, 2026

TO:
Middle and High School Principals

FROM:  
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Assessment, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:
Research Project

The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.

Project Title: Effects of Peer-Mediated Social Skills Intervention for Middle and High School Students with ASD

Applicant: Sofi Dunay, University of Utah

The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee.  The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project.  Participation in the study is at your discretion.  If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.

The project will include students with ASD and non-disabled peers in a one-on-one setting for 30-minute weekly sessions for 12-14 weeks.

Thank you for your assistance.

 

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Date:
February 18, 2026

To:
School Administrators

From:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation

Subject:
Cones to Assist with Patron Traffic Near Bus Zones

Several of our schools have asked about resources the district may have to assist
with patron traffic during morning drop off and afternoon pick up. When parents
stage or park too close to the entrance or exit of the school’s bus zone, it creates a
safety concern for students, school buses and other patron vehicles. Utah Code
provides restrictions and exceptions to staging and parking near school entrances
and exits. Patrons in Jordan School District are encouraged to stage or park no
closer than 5 feet from the entrance and exit of the school’s bus zone.

The use of cones near the entrance or exit of a school’s bus zone is a great way to
demonstrate a commitment to safety while providing ample space for school buses
to enter or exit the bus zone. The warehouse currently has 28-inch and 12-inch
cones to assist schools with patron parking or staging near entrances and exits.
Please don’t hesitate contacting the warehouse if you need additional cones.

Thank you to you and your staff for assisting with supervision and safety during
morning drop off and afternoon pick up.

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TO:
Secondary Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Lynsey Williams, Secondary Science Teacher Specialist

Help your science teachers take their classrooms to the next level this semester. We are hosting a series of high-impact professional learning days covering Earth & Space, Science Electives, and AP sciences. Subs will be provided for participating teachers.

These sessions are designed for immediate classroom impact, offering your teachers:
-Cross-Building Collaboration: Networking with peers to share best practices.
-Dedicated Reflection Time: Analyzing current lessons to boost student engagement.
-Actionable Improvements: Concrete strategies to enhance student learning outcomes.

Please encourage your science department to register today.

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Date:
February 19, 2026

To:
All Administrators, All Admin Assistants

From:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

Subject:
 New Information Systems Website and Qmlativ Training Resources

In an effort to enhance our website, the Information Systems Gateway has officially moved to a new home: is.jordandistrict.org. Please update any bookmarks you may have. Our website has been redesigned to be more user-friendly and serve as a hub for our training resources, especially as we prepare to migrate to Qmlativ. 

What’s New? 

The updated site includes a dedicated section for Qmlativ Training Resources, including:

  • A Timeline for Implementation
  • Video Tutorials
  • Employee Access Tutorials

What’s Not So New?

  • Quick Links - Don’t worry, all the essential links you relied on from the IS Gateway have been migrated and are still available on the new site, i.e. Skyward Finance & Student, ParentSquare, MoveIT, eFunds, Document Imaging, and training databases. 
  • The Calendar - Please note that the calendar on the IS Gateway has been discontinued. For important district dates, please refer to the calendar found on the Planning and Student Services site. 

As always, don’t hesitate to contact our Information Systems help desk with any technology questions or concerns at (801) 567-8737 or extension 88737. 

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language and Culture Services

Dates of Observance: February 17, 2026 to March 19, 2026

Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. It lasts 29-30 days, depending on the sighting of the moon. Fasting from dawn until sunset is one of the Five Pillars of Islam. It involves abstaining from food, drink, and other physical needs. It is a time for spiritual growth, increased devotion, and worship.

This guide can assist with ways you can accommodate students while they observe Ramadan.

Supporting students during Ramadan involves understanding their needs and creating an inclusive and respectful school environment. By fostering awareness and making accommodations, schools can ensure that all students feel valued and respected during this significant time.

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DATE:
February 19, 2026

TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals 

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Sharon Jensen, Consultant, Student Support Services

SUBJECT:
McKinney Vento Assistant - Required Spring Training

The required McKinney Vento Spring Training will be held on Monday, March 9, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. in the Jordan Learning Center (JLC).

Please remind your McKinney Vento aides of this required training.  Principals, Assistant Principals, and interns, are welcome but not required to attend.  Please coordinate with your team on meeting attendance.