TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Elementary AOS
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Elementary AOS
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
When scheduling Field/Activity Trips for the 2025-2026 school year, please make note of the following moratorium dates and times when Transportation will not be able to accommodate Field/Activity trips. (See attachment below)
Please contact us with any questions. Mike Westover at 801-567-8809, Michele Yuill at 801-567-8804 and Janet Sadler (for billing inquiries) at 801-567-8334.
Thank you so much for your assistance and support.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator Human Resources
Welcome to the 2025-2026 contract year! As an annual reminder, in accordance with DP326 NEG I. 1. and 2. and DP324 NEG I. 1. and 2., participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Leave Bank requires a contract employee to annually donate one day of accumulated annual leave into the Sick Leave Bank. The Employee-Funded Sick Leave Bank is not intended to be used for in-and-out absences, elective medical procedures or other medical care that could be scheduled during non-contract time.
Each year, contract employees wishing to opt out of participation in the sick bank must annually complete the appropriate online form in Employee Access no later than September 1 for current employees and October 1 for first-year licensed employees, including administrators. This opt out request must be submitted annually.
Prior to completion of this form, it is strongly encouraged to review all District Leave Policies. See the Opt Out Tutorial below.
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:
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.
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.
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.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Please see the document below.
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.
TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Brandon Conti, Risk Management
Thousands of workers become sick every year from overexposure to heat. See ways to protect yourself and your coworkers.
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:
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager
Please see the attached.
TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager
Please see the attached memo.
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
Administrators
FROM:
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Please see the attached document for Panorama Student Feedback Survey insights.
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.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Brandon Conti, Risk Management Coordinator
Slips, trips, and falls can result in a wide range of serious injuries and account for approximately 20% of all work-related injuries. This is second only to auto accidents.
See the flyer below for tips on how to minimize slips, trips, and falls.
TO:
Administrators
Licensed Special Education Staff
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
The Special Education Summer Conference for the 2025-26 school year will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at West Jordan Middle School. Check-in begins at 7:30 am, and the conference begins at 8:00 am. Attendees will receive a $200 stipend, and lunch will be provided. Administrators are also welcome to attend. There will be sessions specifically for Administrators throughout the day.
All Certified/Licensed Special Education staff and school administrators are invited to attend. Please register through the PD Catalog by July 31st.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your teacher specialist.
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services
Check out the flyer for a reminder of all the ways parents can put money in their student's meal account.
All the ways parents can make payments to their student's meal account:
1. (Preferred method) Make an online payment through their Skyward family access account. It’s free to use and includes access to their child’s account and items purchased. Please use the QR code to view step-by-step instructions for making a payment through Skyward.
2. Bring a cash or check payment to their child’s school.
3. Make a credit card payment over the phone: 801-567-8757