Jordan School District
DATE:
February 3, 2017
TO:
Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum and Staff Development
Clyde Mason, Director of Evaluation, Research, and Accountability
SUBJECT:
2017 Summative SAGE School Administrator and Test Coordinators’ Training, Feb. 21 and 23, 2017
See attached memo for information regarding this mandatory training.
DATE:
February 1, 2017
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant of Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
January 31, 2017 Enrollment
See attached memo.
When?
Saturday, March 4th 8:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Where?
Vista Heights Middle School
484 Pony Express Pkwy, Saratoga Springs
Who?
Dr. Dave Brown author of "What Every Middle School Teacher should know"
See postcard below for registration information. Early bird registration ends Feb 14th!
Administrators:
See attached materials used in the training given by Lisa Lawrence at the February 7th Principal Meeting.
Schools and Departments:
Please post and/or distribute flyer for all employees to see/review.
URS provides seminars for:
DATE:
January 30, 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:
February School Psychologists’ Meeting
A school psychologists’ meeting has been scheduled for Friday, February 10, 2017, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building Auditorium (7905 South Redwood Road). Michelle Christiansen will provide us with training on Medicaid. We will also have staff from Information Systems provide training on uploading 504 accommodations to Skyward. We need you to bring your laptops to this meeting as staff from Information Systems will be encrypting your laptops.
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc:
Principals
Middle School Principals: The Middle School Testing Bulletin for February is posted below.
Copies of the TC-40D Tax Exemption Form for a Dependent with a Disability can currently be found in two places on the Special Education website. Under the Staff Information tab, and then by clicking on Forms, it can be found under the heading "TAX Form". Additionally, parents can locate the form under the Parent Information tab and by scrolling to the bottom of the page. Parents of students with disabilities who wish to take advantage of this tax exemption will be required to obtain the signature of a school district representative who can certify that the dependent qualifies. The verification form should be signed by the school principal (LEA) or their designee.
The dependent must have a current IEP and must be eligible under one of the identified classifications or categories of disability (please see TC-40D Form for eligible disabilities). Please note that students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbances and communication speech language disorders only are NOT ELIGIBLE. Should a parent request that the school sign the TC-40D Tax Exemption Form, please check that the student is on a current IEP and verify that the student is being served under one of the eligible categories of disability.
Please contact your teacher specialist if you have any questions.
DATE:
February 2, 2016
TO:
Middle School Principals
High School Principals
Middle School Self Contained Support Class Teachers
High School Special Education Team Leaders
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curric./Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist
SUBJECT:
Middle School to High School Transition for Self-Contained Support Classrooms
In order to support the transition of students in Middle School Self-Contained Support Classrooms (SCSC) to High School, the Special Education Department is providing an opportunity for the Middle School SCSC teachers to meet with the High School Special Education Team Leaders. Since most of the students will be attending their boundary high school, it is helpful for the current SCSC teacher to provide information on the needs of the student to create an appropriate high school class schedule as well as know the necessary accommodations for the student to be successful. Middle school teachers need to bring a copy of the current IEP, Evaluation Results Summary, Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention Plan, health care plan and a copy of the classes the students have completed or have in progress for high school credit. In order to maintain the schedule, it is imperative that teachers are prepared to provide a brief summary of the student’s needs. Half-day substitutes will be provided through budget code 1292 for those that need half-day coverage. Teachers may also arrange for para educator coverage if this meets with principal approval. Special educators must make their own substitute arrangements. The transition meeting is scheduled for Friday, February 10th at the District Office in room 129. High School team leaders and severe-endorsed teachers will need to be present from 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Please see the attached schedule for Middle School meeting times. Attendance is at the discretion of the building principal.
Next week, February 6-10, is National School Counseling week. Our counselors truly care for students and make a difference in their lives. Please take a minute to show your appreciation for their contributions in your school.
Just a reminder! ALS Compliance and Assurances is due now. You will update section 2 for students with language levels 1-4, including their SAGE scores in math, science and language arts. You will also complete section 3 for students with language levels 5 and 6, including SAGE scores and monitoring information for language arts, math and science.
A special thank you to schools that have already completed this round. We appreciate your diligence so much!
We have another group of surplus items on PublicSurplus.com for reallocation to schools - it will run 01/26/2017 - 02/09/2017 and will roll over to public auction on 02/09/2017 for a week. Please take a look and see if there is anything you need for your school. There are solid wood sled chairs, solid wood tables, as well as three (3) pianos.
Please remember that your school needs to do their surplus paperwork and turn it in with all signatures if you want to be scheduled for pickup. Please do not delay in getting your paperwork in so that we can schedule you for our next surplus pickup.
If your school has remodels or special projects coming up this summer, please start getting your surplus together now so that we aren't trying to push everything through at the last minute.
As always thank you for your help and cooperation.
Fixed Assets and the Surplus Warehouse
DATE:
January 24, 2017
TO:
Principals
Special Education Staff
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist-Special Education
Kristy Whiteside, Program Specialist-Special Education
SUBJECT:
Extended School Year (ESY) Qualification Procedures and Timelines
Please see attached memos for guidelines.
February 8, 2017
8:30 - 3:30 pm (Break for lunch)
USBE Boardrooms
Register in On Track #65009
Contact Clyde Mason at 801-567-8243 if you have any questions.
Principals:
See attachment for timeline, process and due dates.
You are invited to a furniture show at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Services Building, 7905 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah. The vendors will be in the auditorium on the North end of the building February 14, 2017 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This is sponsored by the Purchasing Department.
This is a good time to come meet the vendors on State Contract and see what they have to offer in the way of traditional and collaborative type furniture.
Please remind your staff that all employees and their spouses covered on the Jordan School District PEHP medical plan are eligible to participate in the health incentive program. You and your spouse can earn $50 each by participating in the free bio metric testing session and completing a health assessment. Locations of testing sessions located within the district are attached.
DATE:
January 13, 2017
TO:
Principals
Elementary and Middle School Resource Team Leaders
High School Special Education Team Leaders
FROM:
Laura Finlinson, Admin. of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
Projected Caseload Data and Staffing Needs Survey for 2017-18
See attached memo for information and deadlines.
