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DATE:
July 8, 2025

TO:
All Principals, Directors, and Supervisors

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll

SUBJECT:
DP375 – Vacation Schedule for Administrative Personnel

Clarification of administrator vacation days carryover:

  • Administrators receive 20 frontloaded vacation days on July 1st of each year. These frontloaded days are earned throughout that current year.
  • Administrators may carryover up to 20 earned vacation days from the previous year. Any earned days over 20 not used by December 31st of each year will be forfeited.

Therefore, as of December 31, 2025, any unused vacation days above 40 days will be forfeited. These 40 days consist of the 20 days that were frontloaded on July 1, 2025 for the 2025-26 year, as well as up to 20 unused earned days that were allowed to be carried over from the previous 2024-25 year.

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DATE:
July 3, 2025

TO: 
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning

SUBJECT:
First Instructional Coaching Endorsement Administrator Cohort

Dear Administrators,

We are excited to announce the launch of our first ever Instructional Coaching Endorsement for Administrators program. This professional development opportunity is open to all administrators and is designed to deepen your skills in instructional coaching and leadership.

Please see the attached memo for more details and information on how to get signed up.

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TO:
All School and Department Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services

Please be mindful of the finance year-end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines for July 3-10, along with Skyward rollover information.

Important note: Do not enter any student receipts in Skyward Student Fee Management beginning midnight Monday, July 7, through July 8. Thank you.

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DATE:     
June 30, 2025

TO:      
School Administrators

FROM:  
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
Kitt Soumpholphakdy, Field/Activity Trips Coordinator

SUBJECT:
Field/Activity Trips Planning for the 2025-26 School Year - Revised

In May, you received notice that the Department of Transportation’s Field/Activity Trips Office was preparing to launch a new software solution for managing field/activity trip requests, approvals and resource allocations.

Since that time, we’ve determined that it’s in the best interest of Jordan School District to continue using BusHive for all field/activity trip requests for the 2025-26 school year.

Therefore, you are now able to submit field/activity trip requests for the 2025-26 school year effective immediately.

Feel free to contact Mike Westover at michael.westover@jordandistrict.org or ext. 88809 or Michele Yuill at michele.yuill@jordandistrict.org or ext. 88804 with any questions you may have.

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant in Teaching & Learning

The LPDL cohort is designed specifically for administrators to lead schools toward blended and digital learning through research-based content and job-embedded experiences. Upon completion, you may receive USBEs educational technology endorsement.

Please see the attached document for all the details.

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning

The district-wide professional development day is on August 12th, 2025.

All licensed personnel are required to select and attend a keynote speaker in the morning and are required to attend a session on Portrait of a Graduate at their respective school in the afternoon.

Please sign up for a keynote ASAP if you haven’t already. Please remind teachers in back-to-school communications to sign up for a keynote.

Administrators who are NOT hosting at a particular location should be in attendance with teachers. Divide your administrative team accordingly.

To register for a morning keynote:

Please choose a speaker and then register for a keynote speaker using this LINK

Keynote speakers are NOT content specific. The topics and location information for each keynote speaker are included in the registration information.

Afternoon Portrait of a Graduate Presentation:

Attached is the link to the folder with the presentation and facilitator script along with other POG resources. Please review the documents in anticipation of the principal presentation on the afternoon of August 12, 2025. You can adjust your own copy of the slides to fit the needs of your faculty, but please keep the most important messages regarding POG in tact. Please contact Carolyn Gough ext: 88122 for questions about the presentation or resources.

Folder link

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DATE:
June 26, 2025

TO:
All Administrators
All Admin Assistants

FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

SUBJECT:
We're Upgrading our Current Finance System with Skyward Qmlativ in May 2026!

We are thrilled to announce a milestone in our district's technological evolution: the implementation of Skyward's Qmlativ finance system! Mark your calendars, and May the Fourth be with us as we go live with Qmlativ Finance on May 4th, 2026!

With Qmlativ our district will advance to a more streamlined and efficient financial system. Get a glimpse of the potential awaiting us by watching this brief overview:

Qmlativ Finance System Video

With Qmlativ Finance, district departments and school staff will experience:

● Increased Flexibility: Navigate the complexities of budgets, employee management and purchasing with agility.
● Redefined Processes: Our finance processes will be optimized for maximum efficiency.
● An Easy-to-Use Interface: Qmlativ’s intuitive design will make daily tasks a breeze.
● Customizable Dashboards: Tailor your dashboard to display the data that matters most to you, giving you unparalleled insight.
● Efficient Reporting & Data Extraction: Pinpoint crucial information with laser accuracy! Screens can be filtered with ease, allowing you to quickly find and extract the data you need for insightful information.

Further information regarding implementation and training will be communicated as it becomes available. Should you have any questions, call the helpdesk at (801) 567-8737 or ext. 88737.

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TO:
All School and Department Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services

Please be mindful of the finance year-end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines for June 26 - July 3, along with online fee payment and Skyward rollover information.

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TO: 
Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning

Join us in celebrating our new educators at the upcoming New Educator Induction event! A special "clap in" session will mark the highlight of this event, where we come together to extend a warm welcome to the newest members of the Jordan School District community.

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, August 8th
  • Time: 7:30 am to 8:15 am (estimated 8:30 am departure)
  • Location: Outside Bingham High School, Entrance TBD

What to Expect:

This occasion is not just an opportunity to welcome our new educators but also a chance to showcase the spirited community of Jordan School District. Let's make it memorable!

Suggested Activities:

  • Dress to Impress: Wear your school or JSD attire with pride.
  • Mascot Magic: Bring along your school mascot to spread cheer.
  • Capture the Moment: Snap a selfie with a new educator at one of our two selfie booths.
  • Cheerful Welcome Lines: Join the welcome lines to cheer on our new educators.
  • Traffic Assistance: Help direct traffic as new educators find their way to the Bingham Student Parking.

Due to the amount of swag and other takeaways new educators will be receiving, we ask that you do not give them presents of any kind during the clap-in. 

Show Your Support:

We encourage you to attend with your team. If your school has new educators, aim to have two to three staff members present to offer a personal cheer for your new colleagues.

Parking Reminder:

Please gather at the North (back) entrance of Bingham High starting at 7:30 am. To ensure optimal parking for our new educators, consider carpooling and using the South parking lot.

Join us in making Jordan School District the district of choice for the best and brightest educators. Let's show them the warmth and enthusiasm that sets our district apart!

We look forward to seeing you there as we kick off an exciting new academic year.

Thank you, 

Jane Olsen, HR Specialist, JSD HR
April Gaydosh, Administrator of HR

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant in Teaching & Learning

Power up your technology skills with the Big Six. Join Spencer Campbell and Jared Covili for a six-week technology workshop on Wednesdays at 10 am beginning on June 25. We'll explore how you can use the Big Six efficiently in your daily world. See the attached flyer for the schedule and Zoom link.

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TO:
All School and Department Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services

Please be mindful of the finance year-end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines for June 19-26, along with Skyward rollover and eFunds web payment information.

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TO:  
All Administrators

FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members

The Administrative Leadership Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Fort Herriman Middle School. Please make note of the information listed below.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

  • Event: Jordan District Administrative Leadership Conference
  • Time: Breakfast at 7:30 AM, Conference begins at 8:00 AM
  • UPDATED Location: Fort Herriman Middle School, 14058 S. Mirabella Dr (6200 W), Herriman

Thursday, August 7, 2025

  • Event: Principal Level Meeting
  • Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
  • UPDATED Location: Fort Herriman Middle School, 14058 S. Mirabella Dr (6200 W), Herriman

AND

  • Event: Leadership Workshops
  • Time: 8:15 AM - 11:15 AM - workshop sessions for all administrators (principals will be in level meeting)
    12:45 PM - 3:30 PM - workshop sessions for all administrators
  • Location: Fort Herriman Middle School, 14058 S. Mirabella Dr (6200 W), Herriman

Administrative Leadership Conference Workshops

See the attached document for workshop descriptions before registering for the sessions you'd like to attend. Please register by June 30th using this Workshop Registration Link.

  • Workshop sessions will be limited to 25 participants. Please register early.
  • Many sessions will require you to bring your own device - a laptop, Chromebook, or iPad
  • Tuesday’s workshops (session 1) will be included as part of the conference schedule.
  • Principals’ level meeting will be held on August 7th from 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM. 
  • Principals will be available to attend 3 workshops after the principal meeting (Sessions 3, 4, 5).
  • All Administrators are invited to attend the workshop sessions 2-5 on Thursday.

Keynote Book Order Information

Just a reminder, the keynote address will feature a speaker from the Arbinger Institute, focusing on the book Leadership and Self-Deception. If you would like a copy of this book in your preferred format, please use the attached Google Form to place your order by June 20, 2025.

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Jared Covili, Consultant in Teaching & Learning

With our recent district upgrade to Google for Education Workspace Plus, Digital Teaching and Learning/Info Systems has started a 60-day pilot to explore some of the new tools in this expanded Google platform. We currently have approximately 30 slots for interested administrators or digital coaches who would like access to these tools before they are released to the entire district. If you have an interest in participating in the trial, please complete the attached form.

Google Pilot Interest Form

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DATE:
June 2, 2025

TO:
District Department Administrators

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets and Audits

SUBJECT:
New Technology Device Allocation

Beginning in the 2025-26 year, departments will be responsible for their technology needs and will no longer work directly with Information Systems for such purchases. Each department will be given an annual allocation which will carry over year to year to cover the technology needs of the department (excluding Special Education, CTE, and Nutrition).

Budgets will be added at the beginning of the year to account 32 E xxx 9932 4750 650 for your department’s respective location. All purchases should be made from this account. Budgets will be prorated based on where your department was in the previous replacement schedule, and allocations will be done on a headcount basis after the initial year.

Purchasing guidelines must still be followed, and technology pricing sheets can be found by visiting https://purchasing.jordandistrict.org/vendors/product-pricing/references/. For pricing on Apple products, please contact Tonya Hodges (801-567-8706) in purchasing.

If you have questions or need assistance, please call Dan Ellis at (801)567-8389.

Thank you.