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DATE:
May 31, 2016

TO: 
All Special Educators
All Principals

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curric./Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist

SUBJECT:
Woodcock Johnson IV Training

Jordan School District has purchased the Woodcock Johnson IV Test of Achievement to replace the Woodcock Johnson III, which will no longer be on the approved list for achievement testing for the 2016-2017 school year. All special educators must attend this mandatory training.  Special educators must have completed all aspects of training before they will be able to conduct achievement testing with students. Registration is available through JPLS (course number 101079). The schedule of training dates is attached.

Special educators will either be paid at inservice rate, or if you are on contract, may request a substitute using budget code 1292.

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DATE: 
May 25, 2016

TO:
Principals
All Special Educators and Related Service Providers

FROM: 
Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum/Staff Development & Special Programs
Lisa Robinson, Director of Special Education
Julie Brown, Program Specialist-Special Education

SUBJECT: 
Information Regarding Beginning of the 2016-17 School Year

As the Special Education Department reflects on the 2015-16 school year, we would like to send out our heartfelt appreciation for the hard work and dedicated service you have provided to students in Jordan School District. Each week we celebrate the amazing acts of teamwork, kindness, extra mile actions, and support that you provide to students, their families, and your colleagues. Your efforts are recognized and celebrated at all levels.

In looking towards the upcoming school year, there are several items that we wanted to make you aware of prior to the start of the new school year. We will provide a general description below and send out detailed information closer to the start of the new school year.

Upcoming:

  • Opening Professional Development – This year’s opening information will be provided in a variety of learning opportunities, including online, and small group targeted content trainings. We recognize that preparation time, prior to school starting, is limited and valuable. Therefore, we will not be convening a whole group opening training during the 3 preparation days for the 2016-17 school year.
  • Extended Year for Special Education Teacher Stipends – This year the legislature has extended the stipend options for qualifying Special Education teachers, Special Education Preschool teachers, and Speech-Language Pathologists to include 6 days. The details and timesheets will be sent to your school, but we wanted to inform you of the option to use these 6 extended days to complete IEP related duties the two weeks prior to or following your contract days beginning July 1, 2016. Year-round off-contract options are also available.
  • Woodcock-Johnson IV Training – Jordan School District has purchased the Woodcock Johnson IV Tests of Achievement to replace the Woodcock Johnson III, which will no longer be on the approved list for achievement testing for the 2016-17 school year. To facilitate the training of all special education teachers to administer this assessment, we have scheduled a variety of training opportunities on the JPLS website. A detailed flyer with registration information will be heading your way.
  • Compliance Reviews – Compliance updates and reminder information will be provided in an online format for you to complete during contract time at your convenience.
  • On-going Professional Development – There are many continuing and additional opportunities, available for targeted groups of staff, to participate in on-going professional development, that will begin either in the summer months or shortly after school starts in the fall. Please watch for additional information and registration information. Some examples are:
    1. Math Training for special education and general education math co-teaching teams
    2. Math content and instructional support for elementary resource teachers
    3. Revised eligibility for Specific Learning Disability (SLD) for secondary students
    4. Positive Behavior Supports and new Least Restrictive Behavioral Interventions (LRBI) Guidance
    5. IEP planning, development, and compliance support training for teams
    6. Essential Elements core curriculum alignment PLC’s

Once again, thank you for all you do, enjoy your summer, and we are looking forward to another fantastic year.

Published on

DATE:
May 27, 2016

TO:
Principals

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

SUBJECT:
Research Project - Parent Breakfast Survey

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

Project Title: “Parent Breakfast Survey”

Applicant: Lori Anderson, PhD, EHES

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.

Published on

DATE:
June 1, 2016

TO: 
All Principals

FROM: 
Administrators of Schools
Ron Bird, Director, Information Systems
Mark Sowa, Curriculum Technology Consultant

SUBJECT: 
FIRE DANGER - Apple MacBook Aftermarket Battery

See attached memo with picture.

 

Published on

DATE:
May 24, 2016

TO:
All Secondary Principals, High School Counselors, and Middle School Counselors

FROM:
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools, Herriman K-12 Feeder System
Michael Anderson, Administrator of Schools, Riverton K-12 Feeder System
Laura Finlinson, Administrator, Curriculum and Staff Development

SUBJECT:
2016-17 Comprehensive School Counseling Program (CSCP) Calendar

See attached memo.

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Principals and teachers:

Please be aware that on July 7, 2016, Information Systems will be rolling over (archiving) the data from Mastery Connect for the 2015-2016 school year. This will enable all users to start the 2016-2017 school year fresh with new rosters and so forth. The data compiled from the 2015-2016 school year will still be available via the Mastery Connect Archives, accessible through your normal Mastery Connect home page. For help with accessing this data, or for help with any Mastery Connect processes regarding the new school year, please contact your respective district Curriculum Technology Specialist.

Published on

DATE: 
May 24, 2016

TO:   
All Principals                 

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator, Auxiliary Services
Herb Jensen, Director, Transportation
Sula Bearden, Coordinator, Transportation
Kittisack Soumpholphakdy, Transportation Activity Specialist                       

SUBJECT:
Moratorium Field/Activity Trip Dates and Times

See attached memo.

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The STEM Math Software Grant Application has been released. If you are interested in applying for math software please read the requirements (below) and then fill out the google form (http://goo.gl/forms/NTfZigUl54Ikuce83) byFriday, June 3, 2016. The district will submit the requests for each school.

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Reminder: During the summer months we will still be running Surplus Reallocation and Auctions.  Please check PublicSurplus.com weekly to see if there are any items you may need at your schools.  Also please keep sending in all your surplus paperwork as you get it so that we can continue to schedule pick ups as they are needed.
If you have any questions, please contact Kris Wishart (801) 567-8709 or Corie Fuller (801) 567-8717.

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DATE:   
May 26, 2016

TO:  
Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM:   
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant for Planning and Student Services

SUBJECT: 
Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)

DPAA441 Privacy Rights – Students and Family was effective in August 2000.  This policy covers privacy rights relevant to eight protected areas.

LEA’s must provide parents and eligible students effective notice of their rights under PPRA.  The notice must explain that an LEA is required to obtain prior written consent from parents before students are required to participate in an activity that concerns one or more of the eight protected areas listed on the attached “Protection of Pupil Rights Notification and Consent/Opt Out.”

The attached “Protection of Pupil Rights Notification and Consent/Opt Out” will be included in the elementary, middle and high school registration information and the online registration materials.

Before a student can participate in any activity which involves any of the eight protected areas, the attached consent form must be signed and returned by a student’s parent or guardian.  Parents should have at least a two-week window in which to return the consent form.  Since parents also have the right to review any related materials, the principal should have the materials ready for review when the consent forms are sent home.

For questions, please call Student Services at 801-567-8251, 801-567-8183.

Published on

DATE:
May 20, 2016

TO:
All Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant for Planning and Student Services

SUBJECT:
Student Residency Questionnaire

Enclosed is a copy of the Student Residency Questionnaire form in English and Spanish.  This questionnaire has been developed to assist in the process of enrolling homeless students and to keep the district in compliance with the McKinney-Vento Act.  This notification must be included with the 2016-17 registration materials that you send to all parents/students.  Please send both a copy in English and a copy in Spanish. 

The forms will be included in the elementary, middle and high school registration information and the Skyward online registration materials.  Please make sure that the forms are returned with other registration materials.  The form isn’t optional.  All students are required to complete and return the questionnaire.

Please make additional copies of both the English and Spanish versions. (The two versions may be run back-to-back.)  These copies should then be given to the registrar, attendance office, and/or counselors to give to those students entering your school during the school year who did not receive the initial registration materials.  It is imperative that the parents of every student who attends your school, anytime during the school year, complete this residency questionnaire.

At the bottom of the questionnaire are instructions for the parents and the school.  If the school has any of the questionnaires returned that indicate a temporary residence, please forward the forms to the Jordan School District Homeless Liaison (Hilda Lloyd) in Alternative Language Services or call Hilda at 567-8308 or 567-8116.

Thank you for your help.

Enclosures

 

Published on

DATE:  
May 20, 2016

TO:  
All Principals
Administrative Assistants

FROM:  
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent of Schools
Luann Leavitt, Consultant for Planning and Student Services

SUBJECT: 
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Notification
The attached Annual Notification was revised in 2016-17

Enclosed is a copy of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act Annual Notification and Directory Information disclosure.  Please note that the notification has been revised to include language concerning release of information when a student poses an articulable health or safety threat.  By law we are required to annually notify eligible students and parents of their rights under this act.

This revised notification must be included with the 2016-17 registration materials that you send to parents/students.  Please send both a copy in English and a copy in Spanish.  (The two versions may be run back-to-back.)  The forms will be included in the elementary, middle, and high school registration materials and the school online registration materials.

Please make additional copies of both the English and Spanish versions.  These copies could then be given to the registrar, attendance office, and/or counselors to give to those students entering your school during the school year who did not receive the initial registration materials.  It is imperative that the parents of every student who attends your school, anytime during the school year, be given a copy of this notification.

You must notify me immediately if you receive written notification from a parent or eligible student indicating they refuse to let the school disclose any or all of the information designated as “Directory Information.”   All requests for student information from any branches of the military or from other outside agencies must be processed through Planning & Student Services. Please do not release information from your school.

Merely stating that the student does not want to be listed in the school directory does not qualify as written notification for FERPA purposes and does not need to be sent to this office.

Thank you for your help.

Enclosures

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Protect your child with Student Accident Insurance
K-12 accident plans are available for injury, at-school accidents, 24-hour accidents, extended dental and football.  See attached flyers (English and Spanish) for additional information.  Please consider including the information in your school packets.

Published on

DATE:   
May 12, 2016

TO:  
All Elementary, Middle, and High School Principals

FROM:  
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Heather Ellingson, Director of Accounting, Budgets, and Audits

SUBJECT:  
June 2016 Budget Transfer Request

If you would like to transfer budget between your postage, supply, textbook, and equipment budgets, please complete the following, sign and return to Heather by July 1, 2016.  If Heather does not receive this back from you by July 1, 2016, Heather will assume no transfer is requested.  The next opportunity to make such a transfer is December 2016.

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