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TO:
Principals
Department Heads

FROM:
Mike Haynes, Director of Jordan Education Foundation

Only one week remains to nominate an ESP for the Outstanding ESP Awards. Don't miss out on the opportunity to let support staff know just how much they mean to the Jordan School District community! Nominate Now!

Top nominees will receive a $1,000 award, a commemorative plaque, and be recognized at the JSD Board of Education meeting in May.

Nomination Criteria & Guidelines
Please use the following criteria as a guide for your submission:

  • Who is eligible? All Education Support Professional employees within JSD, including part-time staff, are eligible.
  • Who is not eligible? Employees who have previously won this award are not eligible.
    👉 View the Past Recipients List
  • Can I nominate my entire staff? Sorry, only one nomination per department or school will be accepted each year.
  • Who determines which employee to nominate? All nominations must be approved by the employee’s Principal or Department Head prior to submission.
  • How are the top nominees selected? A volunteer committee from the JEF Board of Directors will review the nominations and select ten individuals as Outstanding Education Support Professional Employees of the Year.

Know who you want to nominate? 👉 Submit Your Nomination Here

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DATE:
April 23, 2026

TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
David Bowman, Systems & Security Manager, Information Systems
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager - Information Systems

SUBJECT:
 Apple Devices with Outdated Operating Systems

As part of our ongoing commitment to network and data security for students and staff, the Information Systems department will be implementing a necessary security measure on Apple devices that have an operating system which cannot receive the latest software and security updates. These devices will be disabled as of April 30, 2026.  Many of you have already had conversations this school year with your building IT tech. For those who have not, please reach out to your IT tech as soon as possible to get a list of the devices that will be disabled at your school or department. 

The majority of the Apple devices that meet this criteria are 8+ years old. Disabling the device will render it unusable; however, data will not be wiped from these devices. If needed, your tech can work with the user to transfer data to a replacement device. 

To prevent disruptions like this in the future and to ensure your staff and students are working with secure, reliable technology, you are strongly advised to implement a regular device rotation. 

If you have any questions regarding this security measure or need assistance planning your device refresh cycle, please feel free to reach out to your IT tech.

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Chris Richards-Khong, Associate Administrator of Teaching and Learning

School-Based Associates Opportunity
The Jordan School District is excited to announce the renewal of the School-Based Associates (SBA) Mini-Grant Program for the 2026–2027 school year.

This program offers past participants of the BYU/Public School Partnership (CITES) the opportunity to bring powerful, research-based learning experiences back to their colleagues. SBA serves as a catalyst for energizing staff, deepening the understanding of public education’s purpose, and fostering collaboration on the foundational principles of teaching.

These mini-grants are funded through a one-year award from the USBE and are available on a limited basis. A key feature of the program is a compensation stipend for teacher leaders who serve as site facilitators. Complete the SBA Grant Interest Form and call Chris Richards-Khong with any questions at 801-567-8158.

JSD Site Based Associate Flier Link

SBA GRANT INTEREST FORM

JSD School-based Associates Program Grant Application Guide (26-27)

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TO:
Administrators
Counselors

FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director, Language and Culture Services

Join Language and Culture Services for a training session on Discriminatory Language. We will explore the impact of discriminatory language in K-12 settings and provide recommendations to administrators and counselors on how to address discriminatory language. Several resources will be shared with participants, including a facilitated discussion guide to use with students.

You can select a morning session or an afternoon session.

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TO:
District Administrators
Principals
School Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

Please update your registration materials and anything online or sent to families that includes outdated meal price info.

Approved Meal Prices for the Upcoming 2026 - 2027 School Year

-Elementary Breakfast: $1.30
-Elementary Lunch: $2.25
-Secondary Breakfast: $1.55
-Secondary Lunch: $2.55
-Adult Breakfast: $3.00
-Adult Lunch: $5.00
-Reduced Breakfast: $.0.30
-Reduced Lunch: $0.00 (Utah Legislature is covering the cost for reduced lunch under UT House Bill 100)

If you have questions, please contact our office at 801-567-8760

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TO:
Administrators
School Principals
School Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That's why we celebrate them every spring with the National School Lunch Hero Day. Join schools across the country that are recognizing the difference these team members make for every child who comes through their cafeteria. Included are posters, coloring pages and marketing materials to celebrate.

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TO:  
All Administrators

FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members

The Administrative Leadership Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026, and Thursday, August 6, 2026, at West Hills Middle School. All administrators should plan to attend on both days.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective May 2026:

  • Ian Roberts, Facility Capital Outlay Manager, appointed Director of Facility Services, replacing Dave Rostrom who is retiring.

New Assignments effective July 2026:

  • Departments
    • Brian King, Assistant Director of Special Education, appointed Director of Special Education, replacing Kim Lloyd who is retiring.
    • Madelynne Karanevich, Assistant Director of Exceptional Student Services at Thompson School District in Colorado, appointed Assistant Director of Special Education.
    • Ross Menlove, Principal at Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary, appointed Assistant Director of Special Education.
    • Buddy Alger, Principal at Heartland Elementary, appointed Director of Student Services, replacing Travis Hamblin who is resigning.
    • Amber Zdunich, Assistant Principal at Elk Ridge Middle School, appointed Administrator in Student Services.
    • Melanie Dawson, Principal of River’s Edge, appointed Assistant Director in Teaching and Learning.
    • Curtis Jenson, Principal at South Jordan Middle, appointed Assistant Director in Teaching and Learning.
    • Brandon Larsen, Assistant Principal at Elk Ridge Middle, appointed Consultant in Teaching and Learning, replacing Norm Emerson who is retiring.
    • Jessica Stowe, Principal at Bastian Elementary, appointed Assistant Director in Teaching and Learning, replacing Amanda Bollinger who is resigning.
    • Jenicee Jacobsen, Assistant Principal at Herriman High School, appointed Quality Assurance Administrator in Business Services.
    • Mike Trimmell, Program Administrator in Special Education, appointed Assistant Director in Human Resources over Talent Development.
    • McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Specialist in Student Services, appointed Administrator in Human Resources over Employee Experience and Wellness.
    • Brittany Bauer, Specialist in Human Resources, appointed Administrator in Human Resources over Data and Operations.
    • Jane Olsen, Specialist in Human Resources, appointed Administrator in Human Resources over Talent Acquisition.
  • High School
    • Kyrstin Wingert, Assistant Principal at Riverton High, appointed Principal at River’s Edge.
    • Cameron Christensen, Administrative Intern at Copper Hills High, appointed Assistant Principal at Herriman High.
    • Katie Crandall, Assistant Principal at Columbia Elementary, transferred as Assistant Principal at South Valley School.
    • John Welburn, former Assistant Superintendent at Granite School District, appointed Assistant Principal at Riverton High School.
  • Middle School
    • Rich Nielsen, Assistant Principal at Mountain Creek Middle, appointed Principal at South Jordan Middle.
    • Connie Bailey, Assistant Principal at Riverside Elementary, transferred as Assistant Principal at Elk Ridge Middle.
    • Theresa Christensen, Principal at Midas Creek Elementary, transferred as Assistant Principal at West Jordan Middle.
    • Austin Howarth, Assistant Principal at Copper Mountain Middle, transferred as Assistant Principal at Elk Ridge Middle.
    • Josh Stott, Assistant Principal at Sunset Ridge Middle, transferred as Assistant Principal at Mountain Creek Middle.
    • Ethan Walsh, Assistant Principal at West Jordan Middle, transferred as Assistant Principal at Copper Mountain Middle.
    • Laura Visaggio, Administrative Intern at Bingham High, appointed Assistant Principal at West Jordan Middle.
    • Jessica Wilson, Assistant Principal at South Valley, transferred as Assistant Principal at Sunset Ridge Middle.
  • Elementary School
    • Melissa Beck, Principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary, transferred as Principal at Blackridge Elementary.
    • David Butler, Principal at Blackridge Elementary, transferred as Principal at Elk Meadows Elementary.
    • Jayme Gandara, Assistant Principal at Foothills Elementary, appointed Principal at Southland Elementary.
    • David Hullinger, Assistant Principal at Rosamond Elementary, appointed Principal at Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary.
    • Michelle Lovell, Consultant in Teaching and Learning, transferred as Principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary.
    • Doug Pinkal, Assistant Principal at Silver Crest Elementary, appointed Principal at Aspen Elementary.
    • Teresa Rosetti, Assistant Principal at South Jordan Elementary, appointed Principal at Midas Creek Elementary.
    • Tiffany Smith, Principal at Elk Meadows Elementary, transferred as Principal at Heartland Elementary.
    • Suzie Williams, Principal at Aspen Elementary, transferred as Principal at Columbia Elementary.
    • Garett York, Principal at Southland Elementary, transferred as Principal at Bastian Elementary.
    • Ami Anderson, Assistant Principal at Midas Creek Elementary, transferred as Assistant Principal at Daybreak Elementary.
    • Kaila Anderson, Administrative Intern at Mountain Shadows Elementary, appointed Assistant Principal at Mountain Shadows Elementary.
    • Jen Arnold, Administrative Intern at Copper Mountain and Hidden Valley Middle, appointed Assistant Principal at Fox Hollow Elementary.
    • Sara Burton, Administrative Intern at Bastian Elementary, appointed Assistant Principal at Bastian Elementary.
    • Briana Cauley, Assistant Principal in Granite School District, appointed Assistant Principal at South Jordan Elementary.
    • Megan Daly, Assistant Principal at Copper Canyon Elementary, transferred as Assistant Principal at Riverside Elementary.
    • TJ Davenport, Assistant Principal at Daybreak Elementary, transferred as Assistant Principal at Silver Crest Elementary.
    • Tori Domaleski, Administrative Intern at Columbia Elementary, appointed Assistant Principal at Columbia Elementary.
    • Brooke Franks, Assistant Principal at Oakcrest, transferred as Assistant Principal at Midas Creek Elementary.
    • Jessica Hayes, Assistant Principal at River’s Edge and CDC, transferred as Assistant Principal at Herriman Elementary.
    • Bill Kenley, former Director of Talent Development in Granite School District, appointed Assistant Principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary.
    • Rebecca Lee, Administrator in Human Resources/Assistant Principal at Juniper Elementary, transferred as Assistant Principal at Westvale Elementary.
    • Adriana Lund, Administrative Intern at Antelope Canyon Elementary, appointed Assistant Principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary.
    • Jenny McNees, Administrative Intern at Herriman Elementary, appointed Assistant Principal at Copper Canyon Elementary.
    • Lauren Nalder, Assistant Principal at Westland Elementary, transferred as Assistant Principal at Foothills Elementary.
    • John Scovill, Assistant Principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary, transferred as Assistant Principal at Juniper Elementary.
    • Lara Stout, Administrative Intern at Welby Elementary appointed Assistant Principal at Welby Elementary.
    • Josh Sullivan, Assistant Principal at Fox Hollow Elementary, transferred as Assistant Principal at Westland Elementary.
    • Cherie Wilkins, Principal at Legacy Traditional Schools in Arizona, appointed Assistant Principal at Rosamond Elementary.
  • Administrative Interns
    • Ana Alcala, Teacher at Hidden Valley Middle, assigned as Administrative Intern at Oquirrh Hills Middle and South Jordan Middle.
    • Kylee Berger, Teacher at Elk Ridge Middle, assigned as Administrative Intern at Joel P. Jensen Middle and Mountain Creek Middle.
    • Jill Bodine, Teacher Specialist in Teaching and Learning, assigned as Administrative Intern at Herriman High.
    • Jennifer Heckman, Teacher at Copper Hills High, assigned as Administrative Intern at Bingham High.
    • Jeff Hill, Teacher Specialist at Copper Hills High, assigned as Administrative Intern at West Jordan High.
    • Rachel Kime, Teacher at Valley High, assigned as Administrative Intern at Copper Hills High.
    • Jessilynn Morton-Langehaug, Teacher at Herriman High, assigned as Administrative Intern at Riverton High.
    • Anna Otley, Instructional Coach at Heartland Elementary, assigned as Administrative Intern at Oakcrest Elementary.
    • Josh Rawson, Teacher in Alpine School District, assigned as Administrative Intern at South Hills Middle and Hidden Valley Middle.
    • Matthew Sheets, Teacher at Joel P. Jensen, assigned as Administrative Intern at West Hills Middle and Copper Mountain Middle.
    • Connor Sullivan, Instructional Coach at Aspen Elementary, assigned as Administrative Intern at Columbia Elementary.
    • Staci Velarde, Teacher at Monte Vista Elementary, assigned as Administrative Intern at Butterfield Canyon Elementary.

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DATE: 
April 16, 2026

 TO: 
Jordan District Administrators, Directors

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Administrators of Schools

SUBJECT:
Time Schedule for the Last Day of School

Please review this memo carefully for your school dismissal time, and convey this information to your students and parents.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Jane Olsen, HR Administrator

ANNOUNCEMENT: SUMMER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Educators and Paraprofessionals of Jordan School District,
We are excited to announce a series of summer professional development opportunities provided by the University of Utah, specifically tailored for educators and paraprofessionals. These workshops and courses are designed to address popular and highly requested topics across the state, ensuring they meet the evolving needs of our educational community.

What to Expect:
● Low Cost, High Impact: These opportunities are budget-friendly while offering significant value to help you enhance your skills.
● Wide Range of Topics: The sessions cover a variety of subjects, ensuring there is something for everyone to deepen their knowledge and expertise.
● Designed for You: Specifically created with educators and paraprofessionals in mind, these opportunities focus on practical applications and current educational trends.

For more detailed information, including session topics and registration details, please visit the University of Utah Professional Development.
We encourage all interested staff to take advantage of these offerings to further your professional journey and contribute to the excellence of our educational community.

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DATE:
April 10, 2026

TO:
Administrators of Schools
Elementary and Secondary Principals

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

SUBJECT:
Student Meal Deficit School Responsibilities

District approved procedural guidelines for meal deficit collection can be found on the Nutrition Services website under the online payments tab.

Reminder: Funds that have been donated to the school for the purpose of paying off student meal debt cannot be used to pay off a student account and then have that account sent to collections. The purpose of specific Nutrition Services donated funds are to help families that are in the deficit. The school can use any other school funds to pay off student accounts so they can then be sent to collections.

If schools would like to send any student accounts to collections before the end of the school year, Principals must submit all Skyward Deficit Tracking documentation to our Meal Deficit Liaison by Friday, May 22nd. This will allow time for the collections process.

Per approved guidelines:
-Students transferring within the district with a deficit meal account balance of any dollar amount, must be paid at the time of transfer and is the responsibility of the school the student is leaving.

-Inactive students, graduating students or students moving up grade levels to another school (i.e., 6th to 7th, 9th to 10th and seniors) with uncollectable meal deficits, of any dollar amount, are the responsibility of the school and must be paid by the principal at the end of the current school year.

-All staff meal deficits must be paid by the end of the year. If a balance remains, it is the responsibility of the school and paid by the principal.

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TO:
Administrators and Teachers

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Kaye Rizzuto, Social Studies Consultant

American Constitutional Government and Citizenship Standards

The draft standards for the new American Constitutional Government and Citizenship course are now available for public review and comment until April 24th. Please take time to review the proposed standards and provide feedback.

Social Studies Graduation Requirement FAQ
Draft American Constitutional Government and Citizenship Standards

Public Comment Survey:

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TO:
All Administrators
Admin Assistants

FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll

Please see the attached documents from payroll for Information and deadlines regarding the Qmlativ transition. Please post the time tracking and sub deadlines in an area where the employees can see them.

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Michelle Love-Day, Director, Language and Culture Services

Language & Culture Services will be starting new ESL Endorsement cohorts in August, 2026. It takes one school year to complete (August, 2026 - June, 2027) and is competency-based.

Format: Hybrid - virtual modules with one in-person session per month.

Credit options: USBE credit (free) or SUU credit ($69 per course). Both credit options can be applied towards a lane-change. Participants will receive 15 credits (3 per course) and 1 more USBE Credit upon completion of a Capstone Portfolio.

Please view the information linked within the application and reach out to Krista Mecham or Chelsey James if you have further questions.

Apply for the 2026-2027 ESL Endorsement Cohorts here.

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DATE:  
Thursday, April 9, 2026

TO:  
Administrators

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

SUBJECT:
Second Instructional Coaching Endorsement Administrator Cohort

We are excited to announce the launch of our second cohort of Instructional Coaching Endorsement for Administrators. 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 additional information and a link to the endorsement sign up form.

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Date:  
April 9, 2026

To: 
All Administrators, All Admin Assistants

From: 
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

Subject:
Qmlativ Finance Workshops

Now that you’ve attended a few Qmlativ training sessions and had the opportunity to explore Qmlativ, it would make sense that you’ve got questions ~ Come get answers!

Join the Information Systems team for an open-house style workshop designed to help you navigate the Qmlativ finance database with confidence. Sessions will be held multiple times beginning April 17th through May 22nd. April Sessions are focused on hands-on practice in the training database, while May Sessions will have real-time support in our live database.

Below are the dates and times for these workshops. Reserve your spot as workshops may fill up quickly.

 

Date Time Location
April 17 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Auxiliary Services, PDC 101
April 22 9:00 am - 3:00 pm District Office, Room 129
April 23 9:00 am - 12:30 pm District Office, Room 129
April 27 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Auxiliary Services, Presentation Room
April 29 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Auxiliary Services, PDC 101
May 13 9:00 am - 3:00 pm District Office, Room 129
May 15 9:00 am - 3:00 pm District Office, Room 129
May 20 9:00 am - 3:00 pm District Office, Room 129
May 22 9:00 am - 3:00 pm District Office, Room 129

 

 

 

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DATE:  
April 8, 2026

TO: 
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance

SUBJECT:
May School Psychologist & School Psychology Interns Meeting

A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, May 1, 2026, from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Auxiliary Services Building (7905 South Redwood Road). We will start at 12:00 p.m. with a pot luck luncheon. Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist at Huntsman Mental Health Institute, will provide us with a presentation titled “The Resistance Shield:  Building Protective Systems Around At-Risk Youth.

Part-time Staff:  I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.

cc:       Principals

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DATE: 
April 9, 2026

TO: 
All Administrators & Threat Assessment Teams

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
Angie Rasmussen, Student Safety and Wellness Specialist

SUBJECT:
CSTAG and FERPA Short Training Video

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and staff is our highest priority. A well-understood threat assessment process is a vital component of a safe school environment. Health and Wellness is creating a series of "mini" training videos, focused on the critical aspects of the school threat assessment process. Each training video is under 5 minutes in duration and will review important components of CSTAG with the goal of increasing the use and benefits of threat assessment with fidelity.

5th Topic:
CSTAG and FERPA

This brief video is designed to provide all threat assessment team members with a review of critical components of threat assessment. This video demonstrates a CSTAG-focused team discussion following a very serious substantive threat assessment finding. The discussion reviews general points regarding FERPA and CSTAG.

Other important CSTAG reminders: If you want to train a staff member or threat assessment team member in CSTAG level 1, please email the request with the person’s name, title, and email address to Angie Rasmussen (angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org). CSTAG Level 1 is web-based through Navigate 360, and the training costs $100 per person. A request for reimbursement will be sent to the school after the staff member has been added.

To access CSTAG documents and resources use this link: CSTAG Resources