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DATE: 
January 29, 2026

TO:  
All School Administrators

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

SUBJECT: FREE Mental Health Education for Parents and Caregivers

Jordan District has partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection to provide ongoing mental health education for parents and caregivers. This collaboration offers FREE access to live, virtual educational sessions covering various topics. Please share the following resources with your school community:

  • A calendar for February’s Mental Health Series sessions is attached. Sessions are offered in both English and Spanish. Previously recorded seminars can be accessed through a comprehensive library of sessions and resources for each topic. You can access the library of recorded sessions at any time by visiting this site: https://parentguidance.org/mhsindex.
  • Ask a Therapist live virtual event is an anonymous opportunity to ask questions from a licensed family therapist about your child’s mental health. It is a live event on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 with access to the recording afterwards. Registration Link: https://cookcenter.info/ATLFeb17
  • Included in the mental health series is a "Watch Together Series" to highlight for families. While the Mental Health Series is designed for parents, these “Watch Together” events are for the whole family, especially teens and young adults. In this series, each month, you'll meet a new animated character facing real challenges that teens and young adults experience. Together, you and your family can watch their story and learn how to start meaningful conversations at home.
    • February Event: Together, teens and parents will watch the animated short “Are You with Me?” This story follows three 15-year-olds as they confront a dangerous situation when one friend is groomed by another’s college-aged brother. Families will explore how to recognize the warning signs of grooming, how to respond when a friend is at risk, and where to turn for trusted help. In this interactive session, parents and teens will leave prepared to spot red flags, approach difficult conversations with care, and build a community where everyone looks out for each other’s safety.
    • Wednesday, February 11 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm MST REGISTER NOW

Please share the attached flyers/resources with your school communities. Should you have any questions please reach out to Angie Rasmussen at angie.rasmussen@jordandistrict.org.

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DATE:
January 29, 2026

TO:
All Principals

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator

SUBJECT:
2026 Special Education Transition Fair

Special Education is excited to announce an in-person, Special Education Transition Fair for 2026. There will be over twenty community resources attending to help answer any post-secondary questions for our students and families.

The Transition Fair will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the JATC-South Campus. For questions please contact Ashley Calhoun at 801-567-8208 or ashley.calhoun@jordandistrict.org

Please make sure to send the attached fliers out to your community.

See attached Memo for more information and links.

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TO:
All Principals
All Directors
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Tonya Hodges, Senior Buyer, Purchasing

With the excitement of AI and the increased demand for data centers worldwide (think OpenAI, Meta, Google, Microsoft, xAI, Anthropic, etc.), the demand for processing chips, RAM memory and storage is exceeding the availability in the production markets.

HP is warning customers to expect pricing on any equipment needing processors, memory or storage to increase significantly in 2026. We may also start seeing longer manufacturing lead times as they wait for parts to become available. For instance, the basic HP Fortis G10 11.6” Chromebooks (part# 9R3A9UT#ABA) will soon be replaced with a newer model and will no longer be available. There are currently about 75,000 of these units still available in the HP distribution channels. Since these have already been built, price should not fluctuate too much, but supplies may dwindle quickly. It is recommended if you have funds available in your budgets to start purchasing devices for the 2026-27 school year as soon as possible to take advantage of the cost savings. January pricing is $206.47/each for this model.

The replacement for this model (part# B69P5UT#ABA) is at $289.75/each for January. As price increases on the parts come into play, this model is expected to see additional price increases during the year.

We encourage you to consider placing orders soon to take advantage of current pricing and availability. Please contact Tonya Hodges in Purchasing if you need assistance with ordering.

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Brittany Bauer, HR Specialist

We are pleased to announce an important update regarding the license renewal process; the Board has changed administrative rules to reduce the burden for active educators. Educators holding a Professional Educator License with experience in a Utah educational agency, school, school district or charter for the past five (5) years are no longer required to complete the license renewal form or obtain an administrator’s signature.  Educators complete more than 100 hours of professional learning and collaboration within the context of their jobs. Use this quick tool to determine if the form is required for you. For additional information, you may refer to the Step-by-Step Guide to Educator License Renewals.

Steps to Renew

  • Complete renewal form with administrator signature, if required (Do I have to complete the renewal form? tool).
  • Login to USIMS.schools.utah.gov.
  • Complete the USIMS Professional Educator License Renewal Process (Link to detailed steps - Google Doc). 
    • Utah Educator Ethics Review
    • Complete ALL CHECKLIST TASKS
      • USBE Student Data Privacy Course is no longer required. You may check the box indicating, “I have completed the student data privacy course” in USIMS even though you have not done it. This is a temporary work around.
    • Report 100 renewal hours completed, if required.
    • Complete/Finalize “Professional License Renewal”.
    • Go to “License Info/Print License” to verify your license has been renewed; new expiration date will be 6/30/2030.

If you have not worked for all of the previous five (5) years, you must complete the Professional Educator License (PEL) Renewal Form to renew your license. The form may be completed either digitally (PDF) or printed and filled out manually. The educator must document a minimum of 100 hours of renewal activity. 

Complete the online renewal process in Utah Schools Information Management System (USIMS). Educators should only finalize the renewal in USIMS once ALL requirements have been completed and the form has been reviewed and signed by a licensed administrator or other approved authority. The signed/approved form is then maintained by the educator and is not submitted to USBE unless the educator is notified of a monitoring review. Failure to maintain documentation and follow licensing procedures may result in a repeal of your license renewal and referral to the USBE Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC).

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TO:
Administrators

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

The America 250 Student Awards program is an exciting opportunity for students and their families to celebrate the founding of the United States through creative projects, community service, and more. This initiative is open to all K-12 students.

Key Details:

* How to Participate:
• Students select activities from the official list.
• Activities can be completed individually or with family involvement.
• Students collect signatures as they complete each activity.
• Completed forms must be submitted (by photo or scan) by April 10, 2026.

* Recognition:
• Awards will be presented at a special celebration in May (details forthcoming).

* Action Steps for Principals:
• Share this opportunity with students, teachers, and families.
• Encourage school-wide participation.

Let’s help our students make history and show their American pride. More information, including submission links and the official activity list, will be provided as available.

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
JSD Cabinet Members

In an effort to include more staff members, schools and departments may now offer their Health and Wellness breakfast or lunch beginning on Friday, January 30, 2026.

See below for more details.

Principals and Department Directors should arrange for lunch or breakfast for all your employees one day from January 30th–February 5th. Please do not schedule meals on February 6th so all employees feel free to participate in the Health and Wellness Day activities occurring that day.

Traditional schools (i.e. the 42 elementary schools, 13 middle schools and 7 high schools) will receive an additional $13 per employee in the school’s supply budgets. Traditional schools may then charge the cost of this meal to 10 E xxx 0050 1090 639 by submitting the receipt to Accounting through the normal P-Card or NPO process.

All other schools (i.e. Kauri Sue Hamilton (including the Child Development Center), River’s Edge (including the Jordan Family Education Center), South Valley, JATC North, JATC South, Valley High School, and Southpointe Adult High) will also have $13 per employee available. However, these schools will need to charge the cost of this meal to 10 E xxx 9054 1090 639 by submitting the receipt to Accounting through the normal P-Card or NPO process.

District departments will also have $13 per employee available. Departments should charge the cost of this meal to 10 E xxx 9054 yy90 639 by submitting the receipt to Accounting through the normal P-Card or NPO process. The “yy” listed in the account above will differ for each department as follows:

Superintendent – 24
Associate Superintendent – 24
Administrators of Schools – 24
Accounting, Budgets, and Audits – 25
Auxiliary Services – 26
Business Administrator – 25
Career & Technical Education – 22
Central Warehouse – 26
Communications – 28
Custodial and Energy – 26
Equity & Compliance – 21
Evaluation, Research & Accountability – 10
Facilities – 26
Human Resources – 28
Information Systems – 28
Instructional Support Services – 22
Insurance Services – 25
Jordan Education Foundation – 22
Language and Cultural Services – 21
Nurses – 21
Nutrition Services – 26
Payroll – 25
Purchasing – 26
Transportation – 27
Special Education – 22
Student Services – 21
Teaching and Learning – 22
Transportation – 27

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TO:
All Administrators

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

We are thrilled to announce the much-anticipated Annual Teacher Transfer Fair, scheduled for February 17th, 2026, from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Join us at Herriman High School for an evening filled with exciting opportunities and professional growth.

Event Highlights:

● Important Details: Parking and additional event specifics will be shared in January. Please ensure that at least one school administrator attends the fair. A flier is attached for your convenience to distribute among your educators.

● Exclusive Invitation: This event is exclusively for current JSD educators, JSD interns, and student teachers for the 2025-2026 contract year. Please note that Education Support Professionals (ESPs) and substitute teachers interested in teaching positions are invited to attend the Jordan Job Fair on March 2nd, 2026. Kindly refrain from inviting ESPs and substitute teachers to the Teacher Transfer Fair, as they will not be admitted.

● Interview Opportunities: Even if your school currently has no available positions, we strongly encourage you to interview all interested candidates. This fair offers a prime opportunity to prepare for anticipated or potential openings. Interviewing internal candidates, including interns and student teachers, helps create a tailored pool of candidates ready to apply for openings at your school as they arise.

Transfer Process Information:

● Comprehensive details regarding the transfer request process will be available in January.
● The transfer application window will open from Sunday, February 1st, to Saturday, February 28th, 2026.
● Any unfilled positions will be publicly posted on Monday, March 2nd, 2026.

Mark your calendars and prepare for a dynamic event that promises to be an invaluable experience for all involved. We look forward to seeing you at the Teacher Transfer Fair, where opportunities and futures align.

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DATE:
January 8, 2026

TO:
All Principals

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Melanie Dawson, Program Administrator of Behavior

SUBJECT:
ETT: Principal Nomination for Winter Cohort

Effective Teacher Training (ETT) is available for a Winter 2026 cohort! We are seeking principal nominations for a portion of this session’s enrollment. If there is a licensed teacher in your building who you would like to take ETT, please complete the principal nomination form by Monday, Jan. 12th.

Enrollment will open to all teachers in the district on Thursday, Jan. 15th, so spread the word to additional teachers in your building who would benefit from the class, so they can sign up for the course on Canvas Catalog. See flyer and information below:

This course is designed for: All general education and special education teachers
Also welcome: Specialists, interventionists, and mental health providers
(Not available to ESPs)

Topics include:
Antecedents, behavior basics, class-wide and individual interventions, increasing academic effectiveness, data-based decision making, students with unique needs, and personal wellness.

Format:
This 7-week course will be offered online in an asynchronous format. Learners will engage with content and activities via Canvas. *Although pacing is flexible, participants must successfully complete the first module within the first week or their spot will go to someone on the waitlist.

1 USBE credit and a stipend is available to licensed employees who successfully complete the course and meet proficiency on all modules. The ETT stipend is $500.

Note for instructional coaches: You can request to be an observer in the course instead of registering as a learner. Please email taryn.cox@jordandistrict.org if you are interested.

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TO:
Educators and Administrators

FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director of Language & Culture Services

The Jordan Education Access Committee and Language and Culture Services cannot wait to see you at the annual What I Wish You Knew Conference. This year the theme is "Our Stories Matter."

This year the conference will be highlighting and showcasing leadership from our wonderful District departments. Please come to learn from our Keynote, Kyle Reyes, Author of Lenses of Humanity.

  • Where: West Jordan Middle School
  • Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Date: January 20, 2026
  • There is a $175 stipend for teachers that attend.
  • Hourly employees who do not work that day, can submit a timesheet.
  • For hourly employees that are working a contract day, please get prior approval from your supervisor to attend.

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TO: 
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM: 
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

Great news - Information Systems has turned on pre-transfers! You are now able to view your students for next school year, run enrollment reports, and get a jump on scheduling. Below are a few reminders about pre-transfers:

• A pre-transfer is an active student who is currently attending Jordan School District and will be attending next year at a different Jordan District school. The student's record will pre-transfer to the student's next year boundary school based on their current address, or permitted school as applicable.
• When pre-transfers are turned on, the School Path tab displays current year permits under Previous Reason Code and next year permits under Reason Code.
• Current permits for 6th and 9th grade students have been removed for next year. This allows these students to pre-transfer to their boundary school for the upcoming year.
• In addition to pre-transfers being turned on, the Course Master has been rolled over for next year's scheduling preparation.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the pre-transfer process, please contact the Help Desk at (801) 567-8737 (ext. 88737).

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Dan Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets, and Audits

The mileage reimbursement rate is based upon the IRS rate. Effective January 1, 2026, the reimbursement rate is $0.725 per mile. Please use the attached form when submitting for mileage reimbursement. All 2025 mileage reimbursement requests should be submitted as soon as possible. Click HERE to access the mileage form online.

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
Mike Haynes, Director of Jordan Education Foundation

Take Note: JEF has a bunch of food and weekend packs in their warehouse.

Do you have students that could use some food over the winter break?

Send a representative from your school over to JLC (3706 W 9800 S, South Jordan) to pick up what your school needs!

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DATE: 
December 18, 2025

TO: 
Building Principals
Secondary Attendance Secretaries
Secondary Registrars
Elementary Administrative Assistants

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

SUBJECT: 
District Contact for Attendance and Registrars

The district point-of-contact for secondary attendance secretaries and registrars (including overseeing training for newly hired attendance secretaries and registrars and implementing processes to coordinate and standardize District procedure in these areas) is the Enrollment Consultant in Student Services, currently Caleb Olson. Supervision responsibilities will remain with the site-based administrator.

Elementary administrative assistants will also coordinate processes regarding attendance and registration/enrollment with the Enrollment Consultant in Student Services.

Please direct questions to Caleb Olson, caleb.olson@jordandistrict.org or extension 88251.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Rebecca Eastman, HR Generalist

If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after President’s 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 Critical Days Window
President’s Day
Licensed & ESP		 February 16, 2026 Feb. 12 and 17, 2026 Jan. 2 – Jan. 12, 2026

*Critical Days are the first student attendance days before or after a school holiday. If a non-student attendance day falls before or after a school holiday, the Critical Day is the day before or after that non-student attendance day when students are in attendance.

Licensed Personal Leave Before or After a Holiday
ESP Personal Leave Before or After a Holiday

 

 

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TO:
All Administrators

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

Educators who are enrolled in or have completed a School Leadership program and are interested in the one-year Paid Administrative Internship have through Monday, December 22nd at 11:59 P.M. to submit their application.

If an educator tries to submit their application at or after 11:59 P.M. the application will not go through, and the educator would have to wait until the next window, opening on January 5th before being able to submit.

Please see the details below, or visit our website.

APPLICATION WINDOWS:

  • January Interviews: Application opens December 8th, 2025 and closes December 22nd , 2025 at 11:59 P.M.
  • February Interviews: Application opens January 5th, 2026 and closes January 16th, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.

ELIGIBILITY:

  • Be enrolled in a university administrative and/or leadership program, OR
  • Have a current in-state or out-of-state administrative license.

STEP 1: Complete the current Administrative Full-Time Paid Internship application in Frontline.

  • In the application, you are required to provide 3 references, which must meet the following criteria:
    1. Current Administrative Supervisor
    2. 2nd Administrator with whom you have worked with in the last 5 years
    3. A professional reference with whom you have worked with in the last 5 years
      • Your application will not be processed until all 3 required references are completed and returned.
      • All your references will receive an email from Mailbot@applitrack.com requesting they complete our Administrative Reference Form on your behalf. It is important you personally notify them to complete and submit the Administrative Reference Form ASAP.
  • The video portion of the application is required. Please make surecertain links can be viewed by anyone who has the link.

STEP 2: Invitation to Interview. Administrative Internship applicants may be invited to an interview in January or March. This is a mandatory, in-person interview with the Administrative Cabinet. These interviews will be held on either Monday or Friday to accommodate travel plans for any out-of-state applicants.

Offer and Placement of Successful Candidates: These notifications will be made by phone from a member of the Administrative Cabinet. Candidates who receive a 1-year internship assignment will be invited to apply for and be interviewed in May/November for the Administrative Pool.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

  • Administrative Internships are intended to be a one-year placement
  • Administrative Internships are a 187-day contract on the Teacher Salary Schedule
    • Elementary placements receive 20 additional days
    • Secondary placements receive 10 additional days
  • Internal JSD candidates chosen as an intern will have the right to return to a licensed position for which they are qualified at the conclusion of their intern year if not selected for an Administrative placement.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments Effective Jan. 2, 2026:

  • Shawn McLeod, principal at Hidden Valley Middle appointed principal at Bingham High, replacing Rodney Shaw who is retiring.
  • Sterling Hunt, assistant principal at Copper Hills High appointed principal at Hidden Valley Middle.
  • Holly Bagley, assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary appointed principal at Silver Crest Elementary, replacing Patty Bowen who is retiring.
  • Adrian Ramjoue, administrative intern at West Jordan High appointed assistant principal at Copper Hills High.
  • Douglas Pinkal, assistant principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary transferred as assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary.
  • Adriana Lund, administrative intern at Majestic Elementary transferred as administrative intern at Antelope Canyon.

Assignment Effective Feb. 2, 2026:

  • Kylie Bussell, administrative intern at Mountain Ridge High appointed assistant principal at Bingham High, replacing Rufine Einzinger who is retiring.

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TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
Athletic Directors
Individuals that schedule field trips

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting and Audits
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator
Kittisack Soumpholphakdy, Transportation Coordinator

When scheduling a field trip with the JSD Transportation Department, it is important to include all relevant information regarding departure and bus needs as well as billing information.

Please review the attached document for instructions on how to add billing codes when a district department is paying for your field trip or you are splitting the cost of a bus with another school.

For specific questions regarding field trip or bus logistics, contact Michael at 801-567-8809. For billing questions, call Janet at 801-567-8334.