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Category: Other Administrators

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DATE:
November 12, 2026

TO:
All Employees

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Buddy Alger, Director of Student Services
Jared Covili, Consultant, Innovative Coaching
Steffany Ellsworth, Assistant Director of Information Systems
Caleb Olson, Consultant of Student Services

SUBJECT: 
Migration to Qmlativ Student Information System - Coming Summer 2027!

We are excited to announce that our district is migrating to a new student information system, Qmlativ, on August 2, 2027. This migration is designed to make daily tasks smoother and much more efficient.

Key Upgrades in Qmlativ

  • Customizable Live Tiles: Personalized dashboards with direct shortcuts to daily tasks.
  • Simplified List Screens: Streamlined filtering and custom-built views to maintain student records quickly.
  • Modern Interface: Clean, intuitive design for improved navigation.

Training and Support Plan
We are preparing a comprehensive training and support program to ensure a smooth transition for all staff.

  • Pre-Launch Training: Includes hands-on sessions, role-specific resources, and access to a sandbox environment prior to go-live.
  • Post-Launch Support: Provides ongoing helpdesk support, refresher training sessions, and online Q&A opportunities.

 Next Steps
While our migration team is hard at work configuring Qmlativ and verifying the accuracy of migrated data, no immediate action is required on your part. Further updates, Qmlativ demonstration videos, and specific training schedules will be shared in the coming months.

Should you have any questions, please reach out to our Information Systems help desk at (801) 567-8737 or extension 88737.

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DATE:
November 12, 2026 

TO:
Administrators of Locations with Employees Paid with Federal Dollars 

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Dan Ellis, Director of Accounting
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator 

SUBJECT:
Federal Program Work Certification

Background:
Per Federal Office of Management and Budget Circular 2 CFR section 200.430 Compensation: entities that accept federal dollars must certify that wages charged against federally funded  programs were in fact related to the federal program charged. This certification can be done by a supervisor “having first-hand knowledge” or by the employee. 

Instructions:
The District must certify the total wages paid to an employee if the employee was paid with any federal dollars. The attached list by location shows checks issued between May 1, 2026 - October 31, 2026 for any employee meeting this criterion. Your list may include an employee not paid with federal dollars at your location but may have been paid with federal dollars at a  different location, as we must certify total wages. 

Please review the attached list of employees meeting the above criterion at your location.  Please verify the employee, account code, and check date for accuracy. If you have “first-hand knowledge” that the listed employees did/do indeed work for the listed federal program, please sign, date, and return to Natalie Grange by Friday, December 11, 2026. If you do not have this “first-hand knowledge,” please ask the employee to verify and sign next to their name. 

Employees not on your certification list did not receive any compensation from Federal dollars and are not required to be certified. The list may include former employees so their wages charged to a federal program can be “certified.” 

The next certification process will be November 2026 - April 2027 to be done in May 2027.

If you have questions, please call Natalie Grange at 801-567-8312.

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DATE: 
November 10, 2026

TO: 
All Administrators
School Resource Officers

FROM:  
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Buddy Alger, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator

SUBJECT:
District Inter-City SRO Training

The District Inter-City School Resource Officer training is coming up and attendance from each SRO and at least one school administrator is strongly encouraged.  The number one request from our SROs was administrator involvement. The invitation includes elementary administrators as well. Many of the students we discuss have younger siblings who are often impacted by the same issues and subject to the trends we see.

This is a great opportunity for the cities to collaborate and discuss students and/or issues of concern that cross borders.  We also cover trends, current events, and how we can improve district/city relationships.

Date: November 20th
Time: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Jordan Learning Center

Please contact District School Safety Coordinator, Matt Alvernaz at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at (801) 567-8623 if you have any questions.

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TO:
All Principals, Jordan School District
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Jordan District Nurses

SUBJECT:
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification - Instruction Updates

Beginning in January 2027, we will be transitioning to the American Red Cross program for district employee certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED.

Please notify any employees who have already enrolled in the National Safety Council (NSC) online course that they will need to pass their in-person skills check at either the November 20 or December 4 class.

Additional information about registering for the American Red Cross classes will be sent out in December. Please watch for those details. If you have any questions about the transition, please call Shannel Hooper at extension 88204.

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning

Jordan School District Board authorizes up to four (4) full-time employees to be selected for leave.

Sabbatical Leave
Sabbatical leave provides a 1-year leave for professional study. Educators who have completed at least 7 years of continuous service in JSD may apply. Employees on sabbatical leave receive one-half of their salary. Please read Policy DP333 Neg – Sabbatical Leave for complete information. Applications are reviewed by the Local Professional Improvement Committee and approved by the Board.

Educational Leave
Educators who have worked in Jordan School District for at least three (3) consecutive years may apply for an Educational Leave. Educational leaves are for continued study and must include an outline of studies along with the application. Please read Policy DP332 NEG – Educational Leave for complete information. Educational Leave is without pay.

Applications for 2027-2028 Sabbatical and Educational Leaves are due February 1, 2027 and will be available in Skyward starting December 2026. 

Additional questions can be referred to LeAnn Nelson, 801-567-8367.

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DATE: 
November 12, 2026

TO: 
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

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

SUBJECT:   
Qmlativ Invoice Filter

Recently changes were made within Qmlativ to allow departments and schools to see supporting documents and transactions posted within your accounts. As a result, there are more items appearing on your Invoice List screens related to other locations. In order to reduce the number of items seen please refer to the attached instructions to create a list view filter to reduce the items. These instructions can also be found on Information System’s website under Documentation – Accounting - Qmlativ, or at the following link.

If you have any questions, please contact Dan Ellis at (801)-567-8389.

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TO:
Administrators and Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Payroll Director

All Time Tracking through Nov 1st must be submitted and fully approved by Nov 16th to be included in the Nov 25th pay check.

NOTE: This deadline is critical in ensuring employees are paid on time. If Time Tracking is submitted and/or approved past this date, the TT will not be processed in time for payday. We recommend that TT is submitted and approved on a weekly basis to prevent disruption of pay.

The Time Tracking Tutorials are located on the Payroll webpage at payroll.jordandistrict.org/employee.

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TO:
All Licensed Administrators

FROM:
Cabinet

All licensed administrators are invited to complete this form by November 20, 2026. This formal process of gaining your input will serve as a conversation starter with your Administrator of Schools about work assignments for the coming school year (2027-28) in Jordan District. Personal preference is one of many factors considered when determining administrative assignments. This does not take the place of the need to sign up for a formal Principal interview.

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TO:
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Kurt Prusse, Director of Purchasing

With the new Qmlativ finance system, finding things is different from the old SMS system. Here is a brief tutorial of how to check on the status of a PO and whether or not it has been paid. You will be able to see if it has been paid for or is still waiting for some other approval or process. When a purchase order is paid, it will not move to a History status; it will remain Open until the end of the month. The tutorial will walk you through how to see this.

If there are other helpful tips you need, please don't hesitate to contact the Purchasing Department so we can help you. It may be something other people are struggling with too. There are other useful tutorials on our website that may be of help to you.

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TO:
Administrator, Administrative Assistants

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Rebecca Eastman, Leaves Specialist

If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after Winter Recess for any reason not listed in policy DP335NEG or DP335B, you must submit a request as follows:  

How to Request
During the window, the employee must send the request through email. Please include your name, school, position, and the date you are requesting the leave. Requests left on voicemail or over the phone will NOT be accepted.

• Licensed employees submit their request to licensedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org

• Education Support Professionals submit their request to classifiedpersonalleave@jordandistrict.org

 The employee will receive an email confirmation within two working days after submitting the request. If the employee does not receive a confirmation email, then Human Resources has NOT received your request and your leave will not be approved.

*Critical Days are the first student attendance days before or after a school holiday. If a non-student attendance day falls before or after a school holiday, the Critical Day is the day before or after that non-student attendance day when students are in attendance.

Licensed
Licensed Annual/Personal Leave Taken on a Critical Day 26-27

ESP
ESP Annual/Personal Leave Taken on a Critical Day 26-27

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TO:
Principals & Administrative Assistants

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

District allocations for individual schools were updated in Skyward on October 30. Adjustments were made based on the October 1 headcount. Carryforward balances and transfer requests are included in the total allocation.

Budget transfers can be submitted, using the attached form, to Natalie.Grange@jordandistrict.org.

If you have questions please contact Natalie Grange at 88312 or at Natalie.Grange@jordandistrict.org.

 

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Brandon Larsen, Performing & Fine Arts Consultant, Teaching & Learning

The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is now accepting nominations for the 2027 Sorenson Legacy Awards for Excellence in Arts Education (SLA Awards).

This is a fantastic opportunity to recognize outstanding leadership and teaching across Jordan School District. Awards highlight excellence in Dance, Music, Theatre/Drama, Visual Arts, and Film/Media, as well as specialized categories for administrators, exemplary arts programs, and elementary teachers who integrate the arts into general instruction.

• Who Can Nominate: Principals, teacher peers, parents, and students.
• Nomination Link: Sorenson Legacy Awards Nomination Form
• Deadline: November 30th at 11:59 PM

Please share the nomination link and attached flyer with your staff and school communities. Final candidates for each category will be selected in December to complete a full application.

For questions regarding the nomination process or award applications, please contact Liz Bunker at liz.bunker@schools.utah.gov.

 

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TO:
Principals

FROM:
Administrative Assistants

Please submit all school allocation budget transfer forms to Natalie.Grange@jordandistrict.org, no later than January 22, 2027.

Budget transfers for this school year cannot be made after January 31, 2027. The budget transfer form is attached.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Nancy Bolduc, Administrative Assistant

Upcoming Deadline Information:

Please forward this memorandum directly to the administrative assistant or employee managing The Educator Directed 32 Hour Plan and Logs.

Action Items & Deadlines

  • Verify Roster Accuracy: Cross-check your primary spreadsheet to ensure every employee eligible for payment is listed.
  • Collect Employee Plans (Due September 30, 2026): Confirm that all eligible staff members turn in their completed Educator Directed 32 Hours Plan to school administration on or before September 30.
  • Log Submissions (Due October 30, 2026): The designated project manager must log each plan and record the date received on the provided Google Sheet no later than October 30.

Here is the link to the original instructions:

Educator Directed 32 Hour Plan Instructions for 2026-2027

For questions or assistance with this process, contact Nancy Bolduc at x88166 or nancy.bolduc@jordandistrict.org.

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TO:
Administrators
Head Administrative Assistant

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Ami Shah, Compliance Officer

Please take a moment to check the U.S. Labor Law poster in your break room or another common area. A picture of the poster is attached for reference.

Please complete the following:

1. Replace the contact-information sticker.
* Look at the top-right corner of the U.S. Labor Law poster. You should see a white sticker with District contact information.
* A new, updated sticker has been sent to your building through District mail.
* Please place the new sticker directly over the existing sticker.
* You do not need to replace the entire Labor Law poster.
* If you need additional stickers because your building has more than one U.S. Labor Law poster, please let us know, and we will send you additional stickers.

2. Remove the old ADA/Section 504 notice.
You may also have a laminated white notice displayed next to the Labor Law poster that says:

“NOTICE – Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.”

This notice is no longer required to be displayed. Please remove and dispose of this notice. A picture of this notice is also attached for reference.

Please make sure your building has:
*The U.S. Labor Law poster displayed with the new contact-information sticker in the top-right corner.
*The old ADA/Section 504 laminated notice removed.

If you have any questions, need additional stickers, or are unsure about which notice or poster we are referring to, please contact me.

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Cherie Oliver, Jordan Education Foundation

Costa Vida is hosting a fundraising event that supports the whole district! On November 4th, eat at one of three Costa Vida locations and 20% of proceeds will come back to Jordan Education Foundation. Details on attached flyer.

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TO:
All principals and administrators responsible for facility assessment

FROM:
Ian Roberts - Director of Facility Services

Starting at the beginning of November, Facility Services will be reaching out to arrange a meeting with principals and custodians to discuss and review facility needs. This event typically takes place from January through February, however, recent changes in legislation will result in additional time needed to meet time line requirements for the Division of Facilities and Construction Management oversight.

The purpose of the annual facility assessment is to provide a collaborative opportunity for the principal, custodian, and facilities coordinator to review and prioritize the building’s most critical needs. Guided by the prioritization philosophy established by the district and Board of Education, the team works together to make strategic, responsible decisions with a primary emphasis on student and staff safety. The assessment also helps schools identify significant facility improvement needs, such as roof replacements or major mechanical and building system upgrades. In addition, the process provides an opportunity to discuss other facility concerns, needs, and desired improvements and to categorize them appropriately—for example, as routine work orders, school-funded special projects, or larger capital projects for future consideration.

We understand the demands on administrators' time, particularly with the upcoming holidays and their numerous responsibilities. That said, we respectfully request that principals prioritize this assessment review.

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DATE:
October 15, 2026

TO:
All Administrators and Administrative Assistants

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources

SUBJECT:
Administrative Assignments

The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective Oct. 20, 2026:

  • Katie Mintiloglitis, Assistant Principal at Rivers Edge School, transferred as Consultant to the Special Education department.
  • Becky West, Behavior Specialist in Granite School District, appointed Assistant Principal at Rivers Edge School.
  • Keith Klein, teacher at Jordan Ridge Elementary, appointed Assistant Principal at Bluffdale Elementary.
  • Polla Slade, Intern Assistant Principal at Foothills Elementary, transferred as Intern Assistant Principal at Aspen Elementary.

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TO:
Assistant Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

The September Assistant Principal meetings will be held on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, November 10 | 8:00–12:00 p.m.
  • Tuesday, November 17 | 8:00–12:00 p.m.

Both meetings will be held in person at the Jordan Learning Center. All assistant principals and intern assistant principals are invited to attend. Beverage service will be available beginning at 7:30 a.m. each day.

As a reminder, you only need to attend one of the two sessions, as the same information will be presented at both meetings.

Please sign up for the session you plan to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact Shannel Hooper at 801-567-8204 (ext. 88204).