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DATE:    
April 17, 2017

TO: 
All Jordan School District Principals – with bus route students

FROM:     
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Herb Jensen, Director of Transportation
Kathy Simmons, Transportation Trainer/Risk Coordinator

SUBJECT:
State Required Bus Evacuations and School Bus Safety 2016-17

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, April 24, 2017 thru Friday, April 28, 2017 

Your school’s regular bus driver will perform this evacuation as they drop your students off in the morning, one day during that week.  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 rear door, side door, front door or a combination.  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.

Cc:  Jordan School District Cabinet Members

 

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Hey Utah Schools:

How did your school use its School LAND Trust Funds this school year? Show and tell us, and you could win an extra $1000 in School LAND Trust Funds for your school.

  • Take a fun photo showing how your school used its School LAND Trust Funds this school year
  • Post to Instagram with a short description, including your school's full name, district, and #SITLAfunds17

​OR​

Email it to sitlanews@utah.gov by April 28 and we'll post it for you

  • Get students, teachers, parents, everyone to vote for your photo
  • Two schools will win $1000 each

1) photo with the most likes, and 2) judges' choice photo

This contest is co-sponsored by the School Children's Trust Office at the Utah State Board of Education and the School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA). Visit the #SITLAfunds17 website for more information.

https://trustlands.utah.gov/sitlafunds17/

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Utah State Risk Management Annual Facility Self-inspection Survey - Now Closed

Due to technical issues that Utah State Risk Management has encountered with the Self-Inspection Survey System, they have had to shut it down early.  As a result, Jordan School District is not required to submit any additional surveys for 2016-2017.  If your school's survey has not already been submitted, you do not have to complete it for this school year.  USRM appreciates all of the effort that many of you have already made and sincerely apologizes for every inconvenience.

USRM hopes to have a new version available to you for next year.  The new system will be similar in design and they hope to include all prior data.

If you have any further questions, please contact JSD Risk Management Coordinator Ron Boshard: 801-567-8876, or ron.boshard@jordandistrict.org

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Ten JSD social studies teachers will have an opportunity to participate in the Jordan/Granite Civics Academy this summer, June 5-9, 8:30-3:00.  Participants will receive a stipend of $750 for successful participation and completion of the Academy.  There will be readings pre-Academy and a project of the teachers choice with students during the 2017-18 school year.

To apply, please send an email to Pam Su’a at pamela.sua@jordandistrict.org giving your name, the school and grade taught.

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DATE: 
March 21, 2017

TO:
School Psychologists

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance

SUBJECT:  
April School Psychologists’ Meeting

A school psychologists’ meeting has been scheduled for Friday, April 7, 2017, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building Auditorium (7905 South Redwood Road). Jennifer Slade, Director of Special Education in Park City School District and former Section 504 Specialist from the Utah State Board of Education (USBE), will be providing us with a training on Section 504.

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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DATE: 
March 27, 2017

TO: 
Principals

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Clyde Mason, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT: 
Research Project

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

Project Title:     “Students’ Social Interaction during Historical Reading and Writing”

Applicant:     Dr. Jeffery D. Nokes, History Department, BYU

The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee.  The applicant will be working with Pam Sua to identify one 5th, 8th, and 11th grade history classroom to participate in this study.  If one of these classes is in your school, your approval will be required prior to beginning the study.  If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Clyde Mason at 567-8243.

Thank you for your assistance.

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DATE:
March 22, 2017

TO: 
Principals

FROM:  
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
Clyde Mason, 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:     “Who Cares about Digital Badges? An Examination of Employers’ Perceptions of the Usefulness of Open Badges”

Applicant:     Dan RANDALL, Department of Instructional Psychology and Technology, BYU

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.  If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Clyde Mason at 567-8243.

Thank you for your assistance.

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June 6-8th, Summer Conference in amazing Park City featuring:

  • Chris Weber- Professional Learning Communities and Response to Intervention
  • Dianna Suddreth USOE
  • Jennifer Gotkin – Gallop, Strenghths-Based Leadership in Education
  • Principals & Asst Principals of the year
  • PBIS & School Climate
  • Hybrid High School
  • Aaron Davis
  • Crater Springs Golf
  • More info to come!

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DATE:
March 21, 2017

TO:
All Principals
All Secondary Assistant Principals
All Attendance Secretaries

FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum & Staff Development
G. Norma Villar, Consultant, Student Intervention Services

SUBJECT:
Policy AS90 Suspensions

District policy AS90 requires a suspension of 45 school days for students found guilty of a second offense possession or first offense distribution. As of March 23rd, 2017, there are 45 school days remaining in the 2016-17 school year. Students in violation of this policy should be suspended for the remainder of this year. Suspended students are not allowed to participate in any school activities, including end-of-the-year events. Seniors will not be allowed to participate in graduation ceremonies, but will be allowed to pick up their diploma the following day.

Please inform your students' parents that 45-day suspensions after March 23rd, 2017 will carry over into the 2017-18 school year. This office will send a list to all assistant principals next fall identifying students who have remaining days of suspension.

Questions regarding policy AS90 should be directed to:
G. Norma Villar, Consultant, Student Intervention Services, 801-567-8187.

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Just a reminder that the end of the school year is fast approaching. Please remember to submit all surplus paperwork as soon as possible so that we can arrange to get it picked up before school is out. We would also encourage you to have your teachers work on it now instead of just before they leave in June. We can get it out quicker between the spring and summer than when everyone is back for school in August.

If your school has a special project going on this summer or a remodel/construction of any kind please get the surplus paperwork in early so that we don't have any delays in getting the surplus out of the way for the maintenance crews.

We appreciate everyone's patience and cooperation this winter and wanted to express our gratitude to the grounds crew for helping us get the surplus picked up from the schools.

As always if you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

Sincerely,

Fixed Assets & the Surplus Warehouse
Corie Fuller 801-567-8717
Kris Wishart 801-567-8709

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Do you have teachers who need to sharpen their MasteryConnect skills? Or learn MC for the first time? Good News! We’re hosting two Core Professional Development days for teachers at select partner schools. And these sessions are offered AT NO CHARGE!

See flyer below for details and to register.

 

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Directors/Principals:  Please forward to your licensed staff members

Attention all Teachers and Staff

University of Phoenix is offering an Administration Licensure only program for anyone who already has a master’s degree. This Program should only take 12 months and is done locally at their campus in Murray. Classes will start the mid part of July 2017. The license will only take 28 credits. Contact University of Phoenix if you are interested in this program.

Academic advisor:  ariana.mormino@phoenix.edu

 

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Please share the attached flyers with your teachers for the final professional development opportunities of the year for assisting your English Learners! We have received positive feedback for these courses.

Keeping it Simple with the AAA! (Culturally Responsive Teaching)
March 30, 2017 • ASB Auditorium • 8am - 4pm
JPLS Numbers: Course: 101094, Section: 114615
Sub Code: 5218
Introduction to WIDA (Academic Language and Differentiation for English learners)
April 6, 2017 • ASB PDC 113 • 8am - 4pm
JPLS Numbers: Course-101082 • Section-114598
Sub Code: 7728
Introduction to SIOP (Strategies for working with English learners.)
April 18, 2017 • ASB PDC 113 • 8am - 4pm
JPLS Numbers: Course-101087 • Section-114597
Sub Code: 7728

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The Human Resource Department is pleased to announce the College & University Fair. Representatives from colleges/universities will be presenting information to all participating educators interested in pursuing graduate level programs. Please inform your faculty/staff about this opportunity using the attached "College & University Fair Event" flyer.

 

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DATE: 
March 16, 2017

TO: 
All Principals and Directors

FROM:  
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator, Human Resources
Travis Hamblin, Administrator, Licensed
Brent Burge, Administrator, Classified
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent

SUBJECT:   
Employee Attendance at Relative's Graduation Exercises

For the past several years, Jordan School District high school graduations have been scheduled off-campus and starting times have varied considerably. This year, high school graduation exercises are on Thursday, June 1st.

Principals and Directors are encouraged to direct parents or grandparents who may wish to attend these graduations, but who are scheduled to work in their own locations to District Policy DP335 NEG.  This policy specifically states: "Personal leave shall not be taken during the first five days and last five days that students are in school except...to attend to personal or business matters which require the employee's attendance and scheduling is beyond the employee's control."

Since graduation scheduling is beyond the employees’ control, it is the expectation that immediate supervisors will cooperate and provide employees who may fall into this category, an opportunity to attend graduation ceremonies of family members.

Employees are responsible for requesting a substitute through the AESOP system, if applicable. In the “Notes to Administrator” box, the employee should add graduation along with his/her relationship to the graduate.

Any questions should be directed to the appropriate Administrator of Schools.

Cc:  Administrators of Schools

JL/am