Please see the attachments below for deadlines and important information to help the process run smoothly.
Category: Other Admin Deadline
Early Notification (Resignation or Retirement) for Licensed Employees 2021-22
Licensed employees resigning/retiring at the end of the current contract year, that give official early notification of resignation/retirement, will be eligible for a tiered incentive. To qualify, notification must be submitted online on or before the following dates:
- January 15, 2022 $300.00
- February 15, 2022 $200.00
The incentive will be paid on the last regular paycheck. Notifications of resignation or retirement received after the dates listed above will not qualify for an incentive. The official District resignation/retirement notification form is found in Skyward under “Employee Access”. Please see District policy DP318 or DP319 for more detailed information regarding resignations and/or retirements. If you do not know your Skyward username or password please contact the Help Desk at 801-567-8737.
JPAS Due Dates – December 17, 2021
All provisional first full evaluations are to be completed and submitted on Perform no later than December 17, 2021.
Beginning of the year interims are now past due. Please make sure to have teachers who have not completed this requirement get them done no later than December 17, 2021.
If you need assistance regarding these deadlines, please contact Susy Peterson at (801) 567-8296 or susanlyn.peterson@jordandistrict.org.
Hand Sanitizer Requests – Due by December 2, 2021
Reminder: Due date is today, December 2, 2021!
The central warehouse currently has 16 oz. and 64 oz. bottles of hand sanitizer available.
If your location or department would like some, please contact Lisa LeStarge at 801-567-8120 or lisa.lestarge@jordandistrict.org by December 2, 2021.
All requests will be evaluated December 3, and it will be determined how many can be sent out to each location. The hand sanitizer will then be distributed by the warehouse in December.
Attention Administrators that Signed Up for Administrator Interviews
Attention Administrators That Signed Up for Administrator Interviews
Please contact Angela by noon tomorrow, 11/12/21 if you completed a request form and have not been contacted with a time for your scheduled interview on Monday, 11/15/21.
angela.montague@jordandistrict.org
Thank you.
Human Resources Upcoming Events and Opportunities – November 2021
Please see the attached document for important information regarding License Renewal, Early Notification (Resignation or Retirement), and the Teacher Transfer Fair.
Job Posting for Administrator of Teaching & Learning – Due by November 14, 2021
As a reminder, the job posting for the Administrator of Teaching & Learning position is now open in Frontline (Job #2651). The posting will close on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at midnight. If you are interested, please remember to submit your application before the deadline.
2021 EARS Funding Reporting
W-2 Opt-Out Information for 2021
Administrator/Director: Please post the attached flyer so all employees can see it.
Don't Forget! Opt out of your District printed W-2 by going to Skyward's Employee Access by midnight on December 12th.
Opt out and win one of many prizes! A drawing for the prizes will be held on December 13th. Winning employees will be contacted.
Crucial Policy Review is due November 1, 2021
2021-22 Crucial Concerns Annual Policy Review
Jordan School District Employees are responsible for knowing and adhering to all District policies and procedures. The crucial policy review is available to District employees in Skyward through “Online Forms.” As a condition of continued employment, all employees (i.e. Licensed, ESP, Substitutes, Coaches, Miscellaneous adults, etc.), with the exception of minor students, will be required to complete this training. We ask your assistance in notifying your employees of this required training and ask that this training be completed by November 1, 2021.
A message will appear upon login of Skyward Employee Access for the employee to complete an “Online Form.” Employees can complete the steps at that time or can return to the review at another time by selecting “Online Forms” under “Employee Information.”
Reports of completion will be available through Skyward so you can verify that your staff members have completed this process. A tutorial is attached for your reference. If you or any staff members need technical help, please call the help desk at 801-567-USER (8737).
FTE Audit Report 2021-22
DATE:
October 27, 2021
TO:
Department Directors/Administrators
FROM:
HR Administrators
SUBJECT:
FTE Audit Report 2021-22
Electronic FTE Audit Process:
- November 1, 2021 – HR will share with directors and department administrative assistants the FTE Audit Report via Google Sheets. Please review the report with your administrative assistant. The report will include verification of faculty/staff, FTE, title and budget code(s). Please refer to the “Instructions” sheet in the document for assistance in completing the audit.
- November 8, 2021 – DUE DATE for the FTE Audit Report to be completed for HR to process. Check the “yellow” box on the front page to indicate audit completion.
- THE BEST NEWS OF ALL – All corrections made on the FTE Audit Report will be made by HR upon return. Change forms will not be required; however, new hires not listed on the report will require the submission of a hire sheet to HR.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
ESL Endorsement Classes
Please share this information with your teachers. The sign up for the ESL Endorsement is open now until November 14th. You can click here to begin the registration process.
2021 Fall Recess Annual-Personal Leave Before/After a Holiday
If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave before or after Labor Day 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.
School Holiday | Date of Holiday | Window |
Fall Recess
(All 242, 245 Contracts) |
October 21-22, 2021 | Sept. 6 – Sept. 16, 2021 |
Fall Recess
(180, 184, 187, 207, 206 Contracts) |
October 18-22, 2021 | Sept. 3 – Sept. 13, 2021 |
https://employment.jordandistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/PersonalLeaveBeforeAfterHoliday-21-22-updated-1.pdf
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification 2021-22
DATE:
August 19, 2021
TO:
All Principals, Jordan School District
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Jordan District Nurses
SUBJECT:
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
Jordan School District requires that at least 3 employees in each building be certified in CPR and First Aid. Most certifications are valid for 2 years. It is also recommended that employees who will have direct responsibility for student health and safety be CPR/First Aid certified. This may include front office staff, playground aides, hall monitors, P.E. teachers, etc. It is also recommended that you keep a list of current CPR/First Aid certified staff members by all main phone lines where calls for emergency help may originate. A template is attached.
CPR, First Aid, and AED training and certification is now available to district employees in an online format through the National Safety Council (NSC). The attached document will outline the steps necessary to complete the online portion of the course. Information can also be accessed by going here: CPR & First Aid. The cost of the course is $22.95 and should be paid by the employee at the time of registration. Schools may provide reimbursement for the course, if funds are available, by following appropriate pre-approval and reimbursement procedures.
Once the online course is completed, employees may sign up to complete their certification by attending a 2 hour skills check session with our district nurses. To sign up for a skill check, you will need to register with JPLS under CPR/First Aid/AED skill check. All skill checks must be completed within 45 days of sign-up for the online course. The dates and times for the skill check sessions are listed on the attached flyer.
Please complete the attached CPR/First Aid certification form and return it to the Nursing Services office (Nadine Page) by November 16, 2021.
2021-22 Crucial Concerns Annual Policy Review
Jordan School District Employees are responsible for knowing and adhering to all District policies and procedures. The crucial policy review is now available to District employees in Skyward through “Online Forms.” As a condition of continued employment, all employees (i.e. Licensed, ESP, Substitutes, Coaches, Miscellaneous adults, etc.), with the exception of minor students, will be required to complete this training. We ask your assistance in notifying your employees of this required training and ask that this training be completed by November 1, 2021.
A message will appear upon login of Skyward Employee Access for the employee to complete an “Online Form.” Employees can complete the steps at that time or can return to the review at another time by selecting “Online Forms” under “Employee Information.”
Reports of completion will be available through Skyward so you can verify that your staff members have completed this process. A tutorial is attached for your reference. If you or any staff members need technical help, please call the help desk at 801-567-USER (8737).
2021 JSD Administrative Leadership Conference – Cornhole Tournament Registration
Last Call ~ Get your registration completed by July 26th!
Click Here to go to the registration form! Please complete the form by July 26th!
Gifted & Talented Endorsement Classes for 2021-22
The Teaching and Learning Department will offer GT endorsement classes during the 2021-2022 school year. Please see the attached documents for detailed information and relay this information to anyone on your staff who may be interested in earning a GT endorsement.
Computer Science Endorsement
Teachers can work with a JSD Cohort to complete the Professional Level USBE Programming & Software Development Endorsement. Cohort begins May 10, 2021. Some of the endorsement requirements are waived through working in this cohort. Plan is approved by USBE and USU. One college course will be taken per semester, with the Professional Level Endorsement completed by Summer 2023. Tuition costs may be reimbursable through the STEM Endorsement Incentive Program.
Interested teachers should complete the Cohort Survey by May 5th. Link to Survey
If you need more information or have questions, please reach out to Kami Taylor, kami.taylor@jordandistrict.org, 801-567-8621.
Reminder: Memorial Day 2021 – Annual Leave Before/After Holiday
Memorial Day Annual/Personal Leave Lottery Request
If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave before or after Memorial Day 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.
School Holiday | Date of Holiday | Window |
Memorial Day | May 31, 2021 | April 16 – April 26, 2021 |
https://employment.jordandistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/Annual-PersonalLeaveBeforeAfterHoliday-20-21-Rev.pdf
The JEF Education Support Professional Award Nominations are now open! Nominations are due by 11:59 PM, April 12, 2021
District support staff are among the unsung heroes of the Jordan School District.
Each year Jordan schools and departments are invited to nominate one non-teaching/support staff employee for recognition. Through a designated committee, Jordan Education Foundation Board of Directors will select up to five individuals to be recognized as Outstanding Education Support Professional Employees. Each recipient will be given $1,000 and a commemorative award at the Board of Education meeting in May.
All full-time Jordan School District Education Support Professional employees are eligible. Past winners of this award are not eligible for nomination. One nomination per department/school will be considered. Please make sure the Nominee's Department Head or Principal has approved this nomination. Nominations will be accepted until 11:59 pm, Monday, April 12, 2021
Thank you all for taking the time to honor our amazing Education Support Professionals!
PLEASE VISIT THE FRONT PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE: WWW.JORDANEDUCATIONFOUNDATION.ORG for more information and to nominate an outstanding education support professional.