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Administrators:  Please share this information with current teachers who may be interested in becoming an instructional coach. For information regarding this program please click on the link below:

Jordan School District Aspiring Coach Pathway 2022-2023 Instructional Coaching Endorsement

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The 2022-23 elementary, middle, and high school calendar packets available at https://planning.jordandistrict.org/calendars/ now include a new, easy-to-read "Is There School Today?" calendar. The calendar shows when students are in and out of school for each level and may be easier to use when creating parent materials for next year. Information on these calendars will be sent to employees and families soon.

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DATE: 
5/18/2022

TO:  
All Administrators

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Consultant

SUBJECT: 
Free Parent Coaching & Courses Available for Parents and Employees

Our District has created a partnership with the Cook Center for Human Connection.

As part of this partnership, FREE parent coaching is available to all of our District’s parents and employees. For more information on this resource, please review and share the attached flyers.

In addition to available coaching, there are several free courses in both English and Spanish available for parents to take online. Topics for these courses include “Helping your child when they’re bullied,” “How parents can prevent suicide,” as well as many others! These courses are available at parentguidance.org

We hope that parents and students will benefit from this resource.

 

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Jordan School District Drought Watering Plan Summer 2022

Date: May 18, 2022

In consideration of our extraordinary drought conditions we are implementing the following procedures:

  • All school irrigation clocks are being adjusted to water only two days per week. Some larger schools require two days to rotate through all of their stations, so people may see the sprinklers on every day, but each station will only be watering two times per week.
  • We will only be watering during the evening and night time hours. On occasion, sprinklers may be running a brief test cycle during the day to check for broken heads or to make spray pattern adjustments.
  • New sod and seed areas will continue to be watered according to recommended schedules.
  • The Custodial Department will continue to work with individual schools to assist with broken sprinkler heads and to correct spray pattern issues.
  • We continue to encourage schools to submit work orders to repair leaking faucets, toilets and drinking fountains.
  • We will continue to follow this drought issue closely and plan to comply with any other State, County or local restrictions.
  • All principals and custodians will be informed of these changes and our plans moving forward.
  • Please continue to call or email us with any water issues that are brought to your attention and we will dispatch our employees to address them.

We hope that this helps you answer questions and demonstrates our commitment to responsible water use during these extreme conditions.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2022:

  • Frederico Rowe, staff assistant in Teaching and Learning appointed Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Officer.
  • Ami Shah, assistant principal at West Jordan Elementary appointed Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Consultant.
  • Amanda Bollinger, staff assistant in Special Education appointed staff assistant in Teaching & Learning, replacing Frederico Rowe.
  • Brian King, principal at River’s Edge appointed staff assistant in the Special Education Department, replacing Amanda Bollinger.
  • Melanie Dawson, assistant principal at River’s Edge appointed principal at River’s Edge, replacing Brian King.
  • Angela Hamilton, assistant principal at Bastian Elementary and Butterfield Canyon Elementary appointed principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary, replacing Tami Bird who is retiring.
  • Jay Eads, assistant principal at Mountain Point Elementary and Westland Elementary appointed principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary, replacing Michelle Peterson who is retiring.
  • Amber Allen, BYU intern facilitator at Mountain Point Elementary appointed assistant principal at Bastian Elementary and another elementary to be determined.
  • Leilani Brecht, assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary and Silver Crest Elementary, replacing Angela Hamilton.
  • Nathan Price, assistant principal at Riverside Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Oak Leaf Elementary and Mountain Point Elementary, replacing Jay Eads.
  • Connie Bailey, assistant principal at South Jordan Middle transferred to assistant principal at Riverside Elementary, replacing Nathan Price.
  • Kami Taylor, consultant in Teaching & Learning transferred to assistant principal at South Jordan Middle, replacing Connie Bailey.
  • Brandon Larsen, band teacher at Herriman High appointed assistant principal at Elk Ridge Middle, replacing Shelly Gottfredson who is retiring.
  • Amy Lloyd, assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle transferred to assistant principal at Sunset Ridge Middle, replacing Tiffany Cooke who is retiring.
  • Matt Lindsey, assistant principal at West Hills Middle transferred to assistant principal at Copper Mountain Middle, replacing Amy Lloyd.
  • Tim Brooks, assistant principal at Mountain Creek Middle transferred to assistant principal at West Hills Middle, replacing Matt Lindsey.
  • Michael Wilkey, school counselor at Herriman High appointed assistant principal at Mountain Creek Middle, replacing Tim Brooks.
  • Sally Wilde, administrative intern at Bingham High appointed assistant principal at Bingham High, replacing Jim Groethe.
  • Stewart Hudnall, assistant principal at Herriman High transferred to assistant principal at Bingham High, replacing Michael Farnsworth.
  • Michael Farnsworth, assistant principal at Bingham High transferred to assistant principal at Copper Hills High, replacing Glen Varga.
  • Glen Varga, assistant principal at Copper Hills High transferred to assistant principal at Riverton High, replacing Glen Richins.
  • Glen Richins, assistant principal at Riverton High transferred to assistant principal at Herriman High, replacing Stewart Hudnall.

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We invite you to celebrate and learn about our Asian Heritage and Pacific Islander friends and community. The term “Asian and Pacific Islander” includes all people of Asian, Asian American or Pacific Islander ancestry who trace their origins to the countries, states, jurisdictions and/or the diasporic communities of these geographic regions. The month of May is set aside in the US to observe the groups of people from this community and their contribution to our world. 

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A friendly reminder for the Employee-Funded Sick Bank Policy,

  1. Employees are automatically enrolled in the sick bank each year through the annual donation of one (1) annual leave day to the sick bank.

More information regarding the Employee-Funded Sick Bank can be found in policies, DP326NEG -Sick Leave-Educational Support Professionals and DP 324NEG -Sick Leave-Licensed.

For those who wish to opt out of participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Bank, keep an eye out for instructions starting in the July issues of JEM and JAM.

*First Year Educational Support Professionals and hourly employees are not eligible for sick bank, therefore, a sick bank day will not be deducted (if applicable).

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The professional learning sessions will be offered at various locations in Utah during June and July. All interested educators can register and attend. Please forward this information to those you think might be interested.

WHEN (check here for specific courses at specific locations and associated costs):

  • June 6 – 9, Richfield High School, Richfield.
  • June 13 – 16, Uintah High School, Vernal.
  • June 20 – 23, Green Canyon High School, North Logan.
  • June 27 – 30, Washington Fields Intermediate School, Washington.
  • July 11 – 14, Bonneville High School, Washington Terrace.
  • July 18 – 21, Springville High School, Springville.
  • July 26 – 29, East High School, Salt Lake City.

Direct link to Course Catalog

Link to Registration

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Digital Teaching and Learning is co-hosting the Leading Schools Summit with the Utah Telehealth and Education Network this July 12-14, 2022 at JATC South. This conference will include administrators from across the state who are looking to strengthen the impact of digital learning in their schools. This is a FREE conference, so sign up today!

Click HERE for more information and to register.

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DATE:
May 4, 2022

TO:
All Principals and Directors

FROM:
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator of Human Resources
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator, ESP

SUBJECT:
Education Support Professionals (Non-Exempt) Employee Overtime Reminder

Please see the memo below.

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DATE:
May 4, 2022

TO:
All Principals, Directors, and Coordinators

FROM:
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator, Human Resources
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator - ESP

SUBJECT:
Optional PT ESP Assistant Employee Evaluations - 2021-2022 School Year

Please see the memo below.

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Beginning May 1, 2022 Office Depot Business Solutions has rebranded as a B2B (business to business) dedicated e-commerce organization with a new name – ODP Business Solutions™. Users of the Business.officedepot.com will be automatically redirected to the new site www.odpbusiness.com, and all current site functionality and support that you are used to will still be there. Your current login and password will remain the same. No need to re-register, just login as normal. You will still be receiving State of Utah Contract pricing on your purchases. There is no change to our sales representative, Damon Wilde, as a result of this rebranding. Damon’s email address will be changing to damon.wilde@odpbusiness.com and his phone number is still (801) 736-7372.

Also be aware, beginning May 1st, if you shop at an Office Depot® or OfficeMax® retail store and use your US Bank Pcard, the store system will no longer recognize the JSD account information. This means that you will no longer receive the State of Utah Contract pricing in the retail stores. You can continue to use your Pcard as a regular form of payment and your tax-exempt information will still be accessible, but you will not receive the State of Utah contract pricing at the retail locations. This may change in the future, so stay tuned for future information regarding this change.

If you have any questions, please contact Brenda Veldevere, Senior Buyer, at (801) 567-8703 or by email at brenda.veldevere@jordandistrict.org.

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Interpreting and translation services are provided through Mirsa Joosten in the Equity and Compliance department.

To request an interpreter or translation services:

  • Complete and submit the Interpreting and Translation Services Request Form, which can also be found on the Equity and Compliance webpage, by clicking the Interpreting|Translation menu.
  • You will see a confirmation notice on screen, and an e-mail will be sent to Mirsa Joosten and Malinda Jensen in Equity and Compliance to make them aware of your request.
  • If you have not heard from Mirsa within one business day, please call Malinda Jensen at 801-567-8325.
  • Mirsa will schedule an interpreting or translation services for you.
  • Once the interpreter or translation service has been scheduled, Mirsa will send you an e-mail containing the following details.
    • date,
    • time,
    • school location,
    • provider, and
    • reference number (if applicable).

If you have concerns or questions related to interpreter arrangements, please contact Stacy Evans at 801-567-8110.

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DATE:     
Thursday, May 5, 2022

TO:  
All School Administrators

FROM: 
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
Michael Heaps, Director of Information Systems
David Bowman, Systems & Security Manager

SUBJECT: 
Chromebooks as Primary Testing Devices

All school administrators are advised that Chromebook devices will once again serve as the primary devices on which RISE and Utah Aspire Plus testing will be administered, as has been the case in previous years. The reason for this is that the Chrome platform works best with both testing systems and does not require the level of time and labor to update as do hardwired computers or laptops.

If you feel strongly that a hardwired computer lab or a laptop lab should be used to administer either the RISE or Utah Aspire Plus assessments, please reach out to your school tech and Information Systems as soon as possible as the system compatibility updates will take time to implement.

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If you are interested in learning more about Panorama’s Student Success program there will be an information session on this Friday, April 29th from 11am-12pm. This session will provide an overview of Panorama’s Student Success. Access the session by using this Zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://panoramaed.zoom.us/j/8703111856&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1651499033529175&usg=AOvVaw3KxRPdeSA_NgoSvQqm-7QP

A second session for Panorama’s Behavior Module will be on this Friday, April 29th from 12-12:30pm. This module is like Educators Handbook except it integrates fully with Panorama’s Student Success AND there is a mobile option. Access the session by using this Zoom link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://panoramaed.zoom.us/j/8703111856&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1651504100425762&usg=AOvVaw0_ArFDQ3Y5feAUuLLB8DV1