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The mileage reimbursement rate is based upon the IRS rate. Effective January 1, 2019, the reimbursement rate is $0.58 per mile. Please use the attached form when submitting for mileage reimbursement. All 2018 mileage reimbursement requests should be submitted as soon as possible.

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DATE:  
December 4, 2018

TO:   
Principals
Assistant Principals
Registrars
Counselors
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Travis Hamblin, Planning & Student Services

SUBJECT:   
Student Release Time from School Requests

The Student Release Form has been updated and may be accessed by using the following link:

http://planning.jordandistrict.org/resources/school

As a reminder, the Student Release Form (Form A and Form B) has been merged into one document and entitled “Student Release Form from School Request.” There are several formatting changes and one calculation change on the updated form. Time calculations on the new form are to be calculated by class periods or hours rather than minutes. This change was made in an effort to reduce confusion and improve ease of use. A copy of the form is included with this memo.

It is essential that the form be completed in its entirety, including all pertinent information in the calculation of time, reason for request, dates, etc., in order to expedite the request process.

All old forms should be destroyed. Any incomplete or old forms will be returned for resubmission on the correct form or for necessary corrections.

Should you have any questions or require assistance please contact Planning and Student Services at 801.567.8259.

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Here are some interesting facts about slips, trips and falls:

  • 15% of accidental deaths per year are from slips, trips and falls.
  • Over 17% of all disabling occupational injuries result from falls.
  • Slips, trips and falls account for 25% of all reported insurance claims per year.
  • In 2015 alone, Utah State Risk Management paid out $951,000 in claims.

Attached is a Slips, Trips, Falls and Safety Tips document for your review.  Please take a few minutes to look it over.  It is a great resource and offers terrific ideas on how to be safe during the forthcoming winter months.

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Principals:

Please see the following email that will be going out to all parents this afternoon regarding the open enrollment permit process.

 

Parents,

Jordan School District has contracted with PowerSchool to allow families to apply for open enrollment permits online this year. There will be no paper or in-person applications available.

  • The first window to apply for permits will be from December 3-31.
  • Permits will be approved based on the Board priorities listed at jordandistrict.org, not on a first-come first-served basis.
  • Any permit requests submitted at any time during the month of December will be given equal consideration according to Board priorities.
  • A link to the permit application will be emailed to each family through Skyward on the morning of Monday, December 3. It will also be posted on the District's website.
  • Families will be notified of the status of their permit request during the first week of January, 2019.
  • If you have been notified by the school that your permit was revoked, you must reapply to be considered for a permit for next year.
  • Students who were notified that their permit was not revoked or who are enrolled in ALPS, Dual Language Immersion, or special education programs do not need to apply for a permit.

If you have any questions regarding the permit process, visit boundary.jordandistrict.org or call Planning and Student Services at 801-567-8183. Questions about individual students should be directed to the school.

Thank you

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DATE:
November 20, 2018

TO:
School Psychologists, Elementary Counselors, and Social Workers

FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance

SUBJECT:
December Guidance Meeting

A Guidance meeting has been scheduled for Friday, December 7, 2018 from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building Auditorium (7905 South Redwood Road). We will begin with a pot-luck holiday luncheon at 12:00 p.m. Julia Connelly, Ph.D., a licensed psychologist affiliated with The Autism Clinic, will provide us with training on behavioral interventions for students with autism.

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

cc:       Principals

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An internal audit was conducted on facility rental activities during the 2017-18 school year. Based on findings and recommendations of the audit, several changes were made to the Facility Rental Guidelines and Fee Schedule. In addition, the Facility Scheduling Office investigated ways to improve areas outlined in the recommendations of the audit including efficiency, accountability, and customer satisfaction. Recommendations identified in the audit were researched by the Facility Scheduling Office. The outcome led the Facility Scheduling Office team to investigate online automated software. The Facility Scheduling Office will be using a new software called SchoolSpace starting January 1, 2019.

All personnel involved in after hour rentals will have calendar viewing and/or approval abilities within SchoolSpace. You will also see request emails for your approval, when they come in. Matt Mears would be happy to answer any questions that may come up as this new process commences. He can be reached 801-567-8603 or at matthew.mears@jordandistrict.org.

Please use the link below to sign in. Your user names will be your district emails. Hit the "reset password" option, then type in your district email to receive a password reset email. Use the instructional links below to get started.

https://jordan.schoolspace.us/home

Also use the following links for basic instructions.
https://www.schoolspace.us/getting_started/staff_accounts
https://www.schoolspace.us/getting_started/rental_requests
https://www.schoolspace.us/getting_started/calendars

As mentioned during Principals' Meeting on October 30, Matt will provide a brief overview of SchoolSpace to elementary principals during the December Principals' Meeting. The Facility Scheduling Office will provide an overview of SchoolSpace for secondary school administrators during the next Assistant Principals' meeting on December 11 at West Hills Middle School.

Matt Mears
Jordan School District
Facilities Scheduler

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Facility Coordinators

Meet John Graziano, our new Facility Coordinator for the north area schools.

Previously, Doug Smith was your coordinator, but Doug retired and has turned the reins over to the very capable hands of John. He is making his way out to each of the schools he provides support to. Please be sure to let John know how he can help you with any of your facility needs.

North Area Coordinator
801-567-8864  Office
801-514-3854  Cell

  • Columbia Elementary
  • Copper Canyon Elementary
  • Elk Meadows Elementary
  • Falcon Ridge Elementary
  • Fox Hollow Elementary
  • Hayden Peak Elementary
  • Heartland Elementary
  • Jordan Hills Elementary
  • Majestic Elementary
  • Mtn. Shadows Elementary
  • Oakcrest Elementary
  • Oquirrh Elementary
  • Riverside Elementary
  • Terra Linda Elementary
  • Welby Elementary
  • West Jordan Elementary
  • Westland Elementary
  • Westvale Elementary
  • Elk Ridge Middle
  • Joel P. Jensen Middle
  • Sunset Ridge Middle
  • West Hills Middle
  • West Jordan Middle
  • Copper Hills High
  • West Jordan High
  • Valley High
  • Auxiliary Services
  • District Office
  • JATC North
  • South Valley
  • River's Edge

 

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In their meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 the Board of Education voted to finalize school boundaries. The only elementary schools on a year-round calendar will be Blackridge, Fox Hollow and South Jordan. All other schools will be on a regular traditional calendar. The Board also finalized a new permit policy and procedures. All current information can be found at boundary.jordandistrict.org. More information coming soon.

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All ADD and TECC live trainings for licensed and classified personnel have been conducted and completed.  The following links are available to administrators for the purpose of providing training to classified personnel who were unable to attend the live trainings.

The JSD Avoid Deny Defend Drill Protocol document is attached for your convenience. Please refer to this document as you and your staff prepare for a violent intruder situation/drill.

Please direct any inquires to Lance Everill, JSD Emergency Operations Manager, at 801-567-8623.

Matt Pennington Presentation

Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Video

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Secondary schools who have a “known vacancy” for the 2019-20 school year may advertise for that position immediately after consulting with their Administrator of Schools. “Known vacancies” are classified or licensed positions that a school must fill regardless of enrollment or FTE allocation. Examples of a “known vacancy” include Media Specialist, CTE Coordinator, Athletic Director, Band Director, Head Coach/Advisor, Head Custodian, etc.

Principals must post "known vacancies" for one week before hiring. While hiring internal candidates is highly encouraged, principals are authorized to hire from outside the district. Please be reminded that any internal licensed applicants with a "highly effective" JPAS rating must be given the opportunity to interview as per the District's negotiated agreement with JEA.

If you have a position to fill that you believe would qualify as a "known vacancy," please contact your Administrator of Schools. All other positions, including department chairs, can only be filled after FTE has been allocated.

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DATE:   
Thursday, November 1, 2018

TO:   
All Principals

FROM:   
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, 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:     Teachers’ Perceptions on Access to General Education and Functional Skills Curricula to Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Applicant:     Olivia Coleman, 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 and to obtain your permission to conduct the study at your school. 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 researcher will contact principals asking them to send out an email recruiting special education teachers and general education team leads/department chairs to participate in the study.

Thank you for your assistance.

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DATE:
October 22, 2018

TO:
Principals

FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
Steven Harwood, System/Programming Manager

SUBJECT:
Fall Enrollment as of October 1, 2018 - Revised

Please see attached memo and enrollment numbers.