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Attached are all forms and documents distributed during the level meetings at the annual Administrative Leadership Conference held August 2, 2022

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Due to supplier shortages and global supply chain issues, the Central Warehouse is running very low on Hammermill DP Colored Copy Paper and Springhill Digital Vellum Bristol Color Cover paper. The paper mills that produce Hammermill and Springhill have temporarily stopped taking orders from distributors that sell to the District. The Purchasing Department is currently working on sourcing other brands of DP Colored Copy Paper and Digital Vellum Bristol Color Cover paper that will fill the demand and needs of the District. Please be patient with us while we are doing all we can to make sure schools can order select colors and types of paper. If the paper you need is not currently available in the warehouse, you may look to purchase through Amazon, Office Depot, or Staples under the state contract using your pcard.

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Please see the links below to download copies of the elementary, middle, and high school assistant principal directories for 2022-23. The links are accessible to anyone with a Jordandistrict.org account.

If changes need to be made, please forward the updated information to Caleb Olson in Planning & Enrollment. The PDFs will be updated so that the links will always provide the most current version.

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DATE:   
August 1, 2022

TO:  
Principals
Assistant Principals

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services

SUBJECT: 
Free Webinars through Panorama

Please see the memo below for a list of the free webinars.

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Salt Lake Bees Employee Appreciation Night for Jordan School DistrictYou are invited to join us for a FREE night of summer fun at the Salt Lake Bees game.

Jordan School District and the Salt Lake Bees are joining forces to show appreciation to all JSD employees by offering free tickets to an upcoming Bees game against the Sacramento River Cats on Wednesday, August 10 at 6:35 p.m.

It’s also $1.00 hot dog night and Superintendent Godfrey will be throwing out the first pitch along with a Unified Sports athlete!

Here’s What You Need to Know to Participate:

  • 4,000 tickets are available and seating is limited. First come, first served.
  • Each employee can request 1 - 4 free tickets. *Additional tickets may be purchased.
  • Sign up using the form below.
  • The deadline to sign up for tickets is Monday, August 1, 2022.
  • Once you have signed up, you will receive more information on how to pick up your free tickets at the ballpark.

To show their appreciation, the Bees will give away a batting helmet signed by the entire team to one lucky employee at the game that night.

Hope to see you at beautiful Smith’s ballpark to have some fun and cheer on the Bees!

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We are happy to announce that there are two training opportunities available to Paraeducators in Special Education settings throughout Jordan School District. One is for para's new to JSD this year. A second is for all para's, including those who are new. Please see the following information as well as the attached flyers for more details.

Registration is through the Google Forms links below or the Special Ed website:

*New Paraeducator Training:
All Paraeducators NEW for the 2022-23 school year are invited to attend the Basic Paraprofessional Level 1 class, which is required for all new hires, in-person on Monday, August 8, 2022 at the JATC-S building. If this class does not work for schedules, the class can still be taken on Canvas. This registration form should be submitted for those planning to attend:  New Paraeducator Training Registration Form

*Additional Paraeducator Training:
This training will help all Paraeducators learn more about their roles and responsibilities of being an instructional assistant as well as student behavior training. All paraeducators are invited to attend this training held on August 9th at Oquirrh Hills Middle School. The same training will be offered in a morning or an afternoon session to better accommodate schedules. This training is optional, will not be offered virtually at a later date, and does not replace the Advanced Paraeducator Training on Canvas for those qualified for Lane Changes. This registration form should be submitted for those planning to attend:  Paraeducator Training Registration Form

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Administrative Assignment effective immediately:

  • David Hullinger, BYU Intern Facilitator at Provo School District appointed assistant principal at Westvale Elementary, replacing Tyler (TJ) Davenport who was transferred.

New Administrative Intern assignments effective immediately:

  • Brittany Andersen, teacher at Bingham High assigned administrative intern at Copper Hills High.
  • Derek Bennett, school counselor at Copper Hills High assigned administrative intern at Mountain Ridge High.
  • Charles Brandt, teacher at Fort Herriman Middle assigned administrative intern at Riverton High.
  • Rachel Hill, teacher at Sunset Ridge Middle assigned administrative intern at West Jordan High.
  • Angela Pommerening, teacher specialist in the Career and Technical Education Department assigned administrative intern at Herriman High.
  • Vaega Toilolo, teacher at Mountain Creek Middle assigned administrative intern at Bingham High.
  • Yan’tu Barber, teacher specialist in the Language & Culture Services Department assigned teacher specialist in Language & Culture Services and administrative intern at West Jordan Middle.
  • Jack Pay, teacher at Mountain Ridge High assigned administrative intern at Sunset Ridge Middle and West Hills Middle.
  • Russell Stephenson, teacher at Fort Herriman Middle assigned administrative intern at Joel P. Jensen Middle and Oquirrh Hills Middle.
  • Jessica Wilson, teacher specialist in the Special Education Department assigned administrative intern at South Valley and administrative intern at South Hills Middle.
  • Lynsey Grant, teacher at Oakcrest Elementary assigned administrative intern at Jordan Hills Elementary, replacing Aubri Moench who was transferred.
  • Jessica Hayes, teacher specialist in the Special Education Department assigned administrative intern at  the Preschool/Child Development Center.

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Beginning July 18, 2022, all usernames for the Perform system will be district emails.

This change will allow the evaluation department to better assist with evaluations and location of educators in the district and also take care of some glitches that have been encountered. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns to Rebecca Lee, (801) 567-8369. 

Note: Passwords that have been created will not change.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2022:

  • Curtis Jenson, principal at Elk Ridge Middle transferred to principal at South Jordan Middle, replacing Nicole Johnson who resigned.
  • Bryan Leggat, principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle transferred to principal at Elk Ridge Middle.
  • Aaron Hunter, assistant principal at West Jordan Middle transferred to principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle.
  • Michael Jacobson, special education teacher at Copper Hills High appointed assistant principal at West Jordan Middle.
  • Brandee Bergum, assistant principal at South Hills Middle appointed consultant in Teaching & Learning.
  • Aubri Moench, assistant principal at Jordan Hills Elementary appointed assistant principal at South Hills Middle.
  • Shana Mondragon, assistant principal at Oquirrh Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Herriman Elementary.
  • Joshua Sullivan, assistant principal at Herriman Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Fox Hollow Elementary.
  • Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at Fox Hollow Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary.
  • April Thompson, assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Riverton Elementary.
  • Tyler (TJ) Davenport, assistant principal at Westvale Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary.
  • Carletta Taylor, retired from Greenville Public School District (MS) appointed assistant principal at Oquirrh Elementary.
  • Jerilyn Schafer, Instructional Coach at Westland appointed assistant principal at Westland Elementary.
  • Andrew Lovell, administrative intern at Spring Canyon Middle in Nebo School District appointed assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary.
  • Jennifer Manning instructional coach at the Child Development Center appointed assistant principal at Mountain Point Elementary.
  • TBD / Jordan Hills Elementary
  • TBD / Westvale Elementary

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Some reminders for renting a vehicle when traveling for District business:

1) Indicate the rental needs such as size of vehicle and length of time on the initial travel request form. This is how the supervisor approves the use and expense of a rental vehicle before the travel occurs.

2) Many hotels will charge to park a vehicle. Remember to include those charges in your cost estimates on the travel request form.

3) There are two state contracts for rental vehicles through Hertz and Enterprise. By renting through a state contract, there are liability protections for the driver. The District Travel Buyer will, upon request, make the car rental reservations under a state contract.

4) Rental vehicles reserved outside a state contract may add additional cost and/or personal liability to the driver. Therefore, it is strongly recommended rental vehicles be reserved on a state contract through the District Travel Buyer.

5) No rental vehicle expenses (reservations, parking, and fuel) can be prepaid by the Travel Buyer. These expenses must be paid by the person actually renting/driving the vehicle either using their P-Card or a personal credit card (for subsequent reimbursement).

6) Remember to keep your receipts when paying for pre-approved vehicle rentals.

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Please see the attached documents for information regarding transportation priorities and the moratorium dates for 2022-23. High School Administrators, please share with your athletic director. Thank you!

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2022:

  • Bonnie Brennan, client service consultant at Cigna appointed Director of Insurance Services Department, replacing Cheryl Matson who is retiring.
  • Natalie Gleave, teacher at Granite Elementary in Canyons School District appointed assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary, replacing Adrienne Yancey who is being transferred.
  • Heather Handy, assistant principal at West Valley Elementary in Granite School District appointed 0.5 FTE assistant principal at Bluffdale Elementary.
  • Douglas Pinkal, assistant principal at Providence Hall Charter School appointed assistant principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary, replacing Joshua Sullivan who is being transferred.
  • John Sassman, assistant principal at North Pole High in North Pole, Alaska appointed assistant principal at Midas Creek Elementary, replacing John Scovill who is being transferred.
  • Molly Morgan, intern assistant principal at Monroe Elementary in Granite School District appointed assistant principal at Elk Meadows Elementary, replacing April Thompson who is being transferred.
  • Kimberly Andersen, assistant principal at Providence Hall Charter School appointed assistant principal at West Jordan Elementary, replacing Ami Shah who was transferred.
  • Joshua Brothers, teacher specialist in Teaching & Learning appointed assistant principal at Terra Linda Elementary, replacing Jarom Airhart who is being transferred.
  • Hallie Myler, intern assistant principal at Eagle Bay and Orchard Elementary in Davis School District appointed assistant principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary, replacing Angie Hamilton who was transferred.

New Administrative Intern Assignments:

  • Katlyn Jarvis, behavior specialist at River’s Edge assigned administrative intern at River’s Edge, replacing Melanie Dawson who was transferred.
  • Teresa Rossetti, instructional coach at Southland Elementary assigned administrative intern at Rosamond Elementary, replacing Allyson Stovall who is being transferred.
  • Vandalyn Romney, instructional coach at Daybreak Elementary assigned administrative intern at Welby Elementary, replacing Jennifer Smith who is being transferred.
  • Thyme Meleisea-Vea, teacher at Elk Meadows Elementary assigned administrative intern at Oak Leaf Elementary, replacing Nathan Price who is being transferred.
  • Elsa Brooke Franks, teacher at Terra Linda Elementary assigned administrative intern at Copper Canyon Elementary, replacing Jennifer Smith who is being transferred.
  • Janae Young, teacher at Bluffdale Elementary assigned administrative intern at Aspen Elementary, replacing Jarom Airhart who is being transferred.

Transfers effective July 1, 2022:

  • Joshua Sullivan, assistant principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary and Bluffdale Elementary transferred to Herriman Elementary, replacing Frank Preston who is being transferred.
  • Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at Aspen Elementary and Terra Linda Elementary transferred to Fox Hollow Elementary, replacing John Scovill who is being transferred.
  • John Scovill, assistant principal at Fox Hollow Elementary and Midas Creek Elementary transferred to Falcon Ridge Elementary, replacing Cathryn Ford who is being transferred.
  • Jayme Gandara, assistant principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary and South Jordan Elementary transferred to Foothills Elementary, replacing Baylee Lansford who is being transferred.
  • Cathryn Ford, assistant principal at Falcon Ridge Elementary and Hayden Peak Elementary transferred to Golden Fields Elementary, replacing Adrienne Yancey who is being transferred.
  • Jennifer Smith, assistant principal at Copper Canyon Elementary and Welby Elementary transferred to Hayden Peak Elementary, replacing Cathryn Ford who is being transferred.
  • Adrienne Yancey, assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary and Golden Fields Elementary transferred to South Jordan Elementary, replacing Jayme Gandara who is being transferred.
  • Allyson Stovall, assistant principal at Rosamond Elementary and Southland Elementary transferred to Southland Elementary.
  • April Thompson, administrative intern at Elk Meadows Elementary and Monte Vista Elementary appointed assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary.
  • Nathan Price, assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary and Mountain Point Elementary transferred to Mountain Shadows Elementary.
  • Frank Preston, assistant principal at Daybreak Elementary and Herriman Elementary transferred to Daybreak Elementary.
  • Baylee Lansford, assistant principal at Blackridge Elementary and Foothills Elementary transferred to Blackridge Elementary.
  • Aubri Moench, assistant principal at Jordan Hills Elementary and Riverton Elementary transferred to Jordan Hills Elementary.
  • Veronica Holyoke, administrative intern at Mountain Shadows Elementary and Oakcrest Elementary appointed assistant principal at Oakcrest Elementary.
  • Kimberly Ranney, assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary transferred 0.5 FTE to Bluffdale Elementary, replacing Joshua Sullivan who is being transferred.

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Throughout the summer Spencer Campbell, Principal at Kelsey Peak Middle School, will be providing weekly virtual workshops for administrators on using Google tools to increase productivity and efficiency. The schedule of topics is listed below, along with the Zoom link and agenda. 

What: Google Training for Administrators
When: Wednesdays from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Schedule:
June 15th - Gmail/Chrome
June 22nd - Google Calendar
June 29nd - Google Drive/Docs
July 6th - Google Forms/Sheets
July 13th - Chrome Extensions and Tips
July 20th - Chat/Sidebars/Contacts
July 27th - Keep/Tasks

Who: All administrators looking for productivity tips and time saving tools using Google Workspace.
Where: Zoom https://uetn-org.zoom.us/j/84108488080
Agenda:   Click Here   (Zoom link is included on the agenda)

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During the 2022-2023 school year, Jordan School District will offer coursework for a gifted and talented (GT) teaching endorsement in partnership with Southern Utah University.

How will a GT teaching endorsement benefit me?

  • A GT endorsement will build a knowledge base about an important sector of education.
  • A GT endorsement will help teachers build a repertoire of strategies to challenge all students by adding depth, complexity, higher-order thinking, and creativity to daily instruction.
  • A GT endorsement will help teachers develop differentiation strategies to better meet the unique needs of high-ability learners in all classrooms.
  • A GT endorsement will qualify educators to teach in an ALPS classroom and to hold other positions in gifted and talented programming.

What are the credit requirements for a GT endorsement? 

  • Four core classes are required for the Endorsement:
    • EDUC 5400 3 Credit Hours   Learning, Development, and Individual Differences in Gifted Education
    • EDUC 5420 3 Credit Hours   Assessment in Gifted Education
    • EDUC 5430 3 Credit Hours   Curriculum and Instructional Planning in Gifted Education
    • EDUC 5440 3 Credit Hours   Learning Environments for Gifted Students
  • A “professional learning activity” is also required to earn the GT endorsement. Examples of this include participation in an additional class, webinar, or conference, specific to gifted and talented education.

A wide variety of opportunities at local, state, or national levels will satisfy this requirement.

What are the current costs for a GT endorsement?

  • SUU Recording Fees: $23 per credit hour / $69 per 3-hour core class.
  • Books are available for checkout from the Gifted and Talented Department. Participants can also purchase personal copies of books if they choose (approximately $50 per class).

What format will be used for instruction?  When and where will the classes be held? 

  • Jordan School District instructors will provide classes in a combination of live and asynchronous instruction.
  • Some sessions will be in-person and some over zoom.
  • Asynchronous sessions may include practical classroom applications.
  • Two courses will be offered during a school year.
    • See the 2022-23 class schedule below for details.

Are you interested in joining the 2022-23 GT endorsement classes?

  • Please attend one of the following information meetings:
    • Monday, June 6 10 -10:30 a.m.
    • Monday, July 11 10 -10:30 a.m.
    • Tuesday, Aug. 9 10 -10:30 a.m.
  • Zoom link

Gifted and Talented (GT) Endorsement - 2022-2023 Class Schedule

  • Tuesdays @ 4:15 - 7:15 p.m. In-person sessions will be held at the ASB.
  • Open to all K-12 teachers, teacher specialists, coaches, counselors/psychologists, and administrators in Jordan District.
  • Offered in a combination of live and asynchronous instruction. Some live sessions will be in-person and some over Zoom.
2022 Summer/Fall
Learning, Development, and Individual Differences in Gifted Education
EDUC 5400  (3 Credit Hours)		 2023 Winter/Spring
Curriculum and Instructional Planning in Gifted Education
EDUC 5430  (3 Credit Hours)
Instructors Rebecca Smith, Taryn Cox & Frankie Walton
Session 1 Aug. 30, 2022 Jan. 10, 2023
Session 2 Sept. 6, 2022 Jan. 24, 2023
Session 3 Sept. 13, 2022 Jan. 31, 2023
Session 4 Sept. 20, 2022 Feb. 7, 2023
Session 5 Sept. 27, 2022 Choice:  Feb. 14 OR 21, 2023
Session 6 Oct. 4, 2022 Feb. 28, 2023
Session 7 Oct. 11, 2022 March 7, 2023
Session 8 Oct. 18, 2022 March 14, 2023
Session 9 Nov. 1, 2022 March 21, 2023
Session 10 Nov. 8, 2022 April 4, 2023
Session 11 Nov. 15, 2022 April 11, 2023
Session 12 Nov. 22, 2022 April 18, 2023
Session 13 Nov. 29, 2022 April 25, 2023
Session 14 Dec. 6, 2022 May 2, 2023
Session 15 Dec. 13, 2022 May 9, 2023
  • 2023 Summer/Fall Learning Environments for Gifted Students EDUC 5440 (3 Credit Hours) - Dates TBA
  • 2024 Winter/Spring Assessment in Gifted Education EDUC 5420 (3 Credit Hours) - Dates TBA

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DATE:  
May 26, 2022

TO:  
All Administrators
School Counselors
School Social Workers
School Psychologists

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Caleb Olson, Consultant, Planning & Enrollment

SUBJECT:  
Child Abuse/Neglect Reporting Process

Utah Code 62A-4a-403 requires any individual with suspicion that a child is being abused or neglected to report their suspicion to the appropriate authorities. District policy AS70 – Child Abuse-Neglect Reporting by School Personnel further clarifies that employees should make an initial report of their suspicions to their principal/administrator (or designee). The principal/administrator (or designee) and employee should together make contact with the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) and/or local law enforcement to report the suspicion.

If an oral report is made to DCFS via telephone call, there is no longer a need to also send a paper copy of the form to DCFS (note: DCFS has recently introduced an online reporting form; however, school employees are still required by DCFS to make their reports via phone call).

Administrators and employees should understand that reports made in good faith are immune from civil or criminal liability. Additionally, the responsibility for proving or verifying the suspicion lies with DCFS and law enforcement; if there is a question about whether or not an incident or situation should be reported, it should be reported.

USBE Board Rule R277-401-3(1) also requires employees to cooperate with investigations relating to charges of child abuse and neglect, to make no contact with the parents or legal guardians being questioned by DCFS or law enforcement about possible child abuse, and to maintain appropriate confidentiality. If a parent contacts a school employee with questions about if their child was interviewed by or reported to DCFS, the parent should be directed to contact DCFS. School employees may not provide additional information.

The process for reporting and documenting suspicions of child abuse and neglect should be as follows (see Policy AS70 for additional details):

  1. When an employee has suspicions of child abuse or neglect, they should report the suspicion to their own immediate supervising principal/administrator or designee.
  2. Together, the employee and principal/administrator or designee should make immediate contact with DCFS or law enforcement.
  3. Within 24 hours, the employee (alone or with the principal/administrator or designee) should complete the Report of Child Abuse or Neglect form. The form should include relevant details, particularly the time and date of all reports made.
  4. When signed by both the employee and principal/administrator or designee, a copy should be promptly sent to Student Services via secure district mail. The original form should be maintained in the principal/administrator’s office (separate from the student cumulative files) through the end of the school year.

The Report of Child Abuse or Neglect form (available at this link) has been updated to clarify this process and to indicate that a paper copy should no longer be sent to DCFS. The updated form is a fillable PDF. Schools may destroy any copies of previous forms.