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TO:
School Building Administrators

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

TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages and it is a national organization that will be hosting its conference here in Salt Lake March 24-27, 2026. While the department does not have funds to send teachers, we encourage building administrators to at least send your ELD lead to this impactful conference to take information back to your school. You can learn more about the conference at this website.

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TO:
All Administrators
Licensed Educators
ESPs

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

The Language & Culture Services team has a few spots open for Spanish for Educators. Their goal is to provide tools and resources for classroom teachers so that they can sharpen Spanish skills, whether this is their first time being exposed to Spanish or they learned in high school, LCS encourages all educators who have students that speak Spanish to take this 5 week course from DLI educators.

The course is 5 weeks long. Select one from two remaining sessions:

  • Session 3 Jan. 5 - Feb. 10, 2026
  • Session 4  Feb. 23 - March 23, 2026  is available for learning.
  • Classes will be held from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
  • Locations:  Bingham High on Tuesdays | West Jordan High on Wednesdays | Mountain Ridge High on Thursdays

Please complete the registration form at the link below, to help us gauge interest.  Classes are for licensed educators only.

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Date: Dec. 4, 2025

To: All Administrators, All Admin Assistants

From: Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

Information Systems is excited to announce a significant step in enhancing the District’s operational technology: the upgrade to Skyward’s Qmlativ Student Management System. Mark your calendar, as Qmlativ Student will go live on July 19, 2027. As a reminder, the team is currently in the process of migrating the finance system to Skyward Qmlativ, with a scheduled go-live date of May 4, 2026, as announced previously in this JAM.

The adoption of Qmlativ Student will modernize how we manage student data and daily processes with a more integrated and user-friendly platform. Take a moment to preview the robust features offered in Qmlativ by watching this brief overview:

With Qmlativ Student, district departments and school staff will experience:

  • Enhanced Data Accessibility: Easily find, filter, and extract critical student information, allowing for faster, more insightful reporting.
  • Intuitive User Experience: The modern, clean interface is designed to simplify daily tasks, making student management more seamless than ever before.
  • Personalized Workspaces: Customizable dashboards will allow staff to prioritize the student data and functions most relevant to their specific roles.
  • Greater Adaptability: Navigate scheduling, grading, attendance, and record-keeping with increased flexibility.

Further information regarding timeline and training will be shared as Information Systems moves forward with our implementation. In the meantime, if you have any immediate questions, please reach out to the Information Systems helpdesk at 801-567-8737 or use extension 88737.

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TO:
School Administrators
School Office Staff

FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director Nutrition Services

Nutrition Services with the help of the Accounting Department has created a process for schools to now accept student meal deficit donations by credit card to the School Window estore. A flyer is included with a link and QR code to assist with the donations at either a school or district level.

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DATE:
August 5, 2025

TO:
All Administrators
All Financial Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
John Larsen, Business Administrator

SUBJECT:
Staff Appreciation Funds (formerly known as Staff Discretionary Funds)

As a reminder, Staff Appreciation Funds have been allocated for all staff members (both licensed and ESP) for snacks, meals, etc. in conjunction with Professional Development. Please see the attached memo for budgeting and other helpful information on utilizing these funds.

 

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DATE:     
November 26, 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:

  • Administrators receive 20 frontloaded vacation days on July 1st of each year. These frontloaded days are earned throughout that current year.
  • Administrators may carryover up to 20 earned vacation days from the previous year. Any earned days over 20 not used by December 31st of each year will be forfeited.

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.

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TO:
All 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 from author, Kyle Reyes, Author of Lenses of Humanity.

  • Where: West Jordan Middle School
  • Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Date: Jan. 20, 2026

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TO:
School Principals

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

LCS will be hosting an additional Zoom session of Addressing Discriminatory Language: Resources for Administrators on December 3rd from 2:00 to 2:45. Administrators will receive access to Nearpods and other resources that can be used with students in one-on-one settings to help teach them the impact of discriminatory language.

Please review the attached flyer for more details and the registration link.

This is a repeat session of the Zoom sessions held on November 6 & 7.

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TO:
Administrtors

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

Language & Culture Services will be starting new ESL Endorsement cohorts in Jan. 2026. It takes one school year to complete (Jan. -  Dec. 2026, not including summer break) 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.

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TO:
Administrtors

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

Due to popular demand, and in accordance with Title III laws and policy, Language & Culture Services would like to hold another interpreter training to get staff and paraeducators certified. LCS will provide this free training if there is enough interest. LCS is considering a March 6 training, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Participants will receive 7 relicensure points.

Please fill out the form at the link below by Dec. 12, so that LCS can plan accordingly.

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DATE:    
November 19, 2025

TO:       
School and Department Administrators

FROM:         
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Paul Bergera, Director of Transportation
Kitt Soumpholphakdy, Field/Activity Trips Coordinator
Brad Godfrey, General Education Route Coordinator
Stephanie Erickson, Special Education Route Coordinator

SUBJECT:   
A Few Transportation Items

There are a few items regarding transportation services that we would like to bring to your attention.

Bus Accidents During Field/Activity Trips:

On rare occasions during field/activity trips, the bus may be involved in an accident. By law, if the accident involves another vehicle, we’re required to wait for police to investigate and submit an accident report. In addition, whether the bus is involved with another vehicle or another object, it may result in the bus being classified as “out of service”, which would require students and coaches/advisors/teachers to board a different bus. In either of these cases, additional time may be required.

Please ask your staff to be patient if a bus is involved in an accident during a field/activity trip and not to pressure the driver to move along. The Field Trip Office will work expeditiously with the driver to determine if the bus is “out of service” and if police need to be involved.

Notification of Student Conduct Violation Forms:

Our bus drivers try their best to manage student behavior on the bus. Many of you have provided invaluable assistance with addressing behavior by talking with students, assigning seats and/or working with the driver on strategies to support a school behavior reward/incentive program. For this, we are extremely grateful.

When a driver submits a Notification of Student Conduct Violation form to your office staff, please try your best to address the issue(s) with students and parents as quickly as time allows. Feel free to reach out to the Route Coordinators or Director with questions. Your support and partnership in this endeavor are appreciated.

 

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DATE:   
November 17, 2025

TO: 
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns

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

SUBJECT:  
December School Psychologist Guidance Meeting

A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, December 5, 2025, from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Jordan Auxiliary Services building located at 7905 South Redwood Road in West Jordan. We will start at 12:00 p.m. with a pot-luck lunch. You have the option of participating in our pot-luck luncheon, or bringing lunch for yourself if that’s your preference. Dan Lathen, Ph.D. will provide us with a presentation that addresses screen-induced harm.

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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TO:
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

Attached is the Special Ed Newsletter for November 2025.

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TO:
Principals and Administrative Assistants

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

District allocations for individual schools were updated in Skyward on October 30. Adjustments were made based on the October 1 headcount. Carryforward balances and transfer requests are included in the total allocation.

Please review these adjustments and contact Natalie Grange (801) 567-8312 with any questions or concerns.

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The following is a new administrative assignment:

New Assignment effective October 31, 2025:

  • Rich Nielson, former administrator in Granite School District, appointed assistant principal at Mountain Creek Middle, replacing Michael Wilkey who is resigning.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

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

Valued Licensed Employees:

The Human Resource Department is notifying you of important information regarding the upcoming timeline and incentive approved by the Board.

LICENSED EARLY NOTIFICATION (Resignation or Retirement)
Licensed employees resigning/retiring at the end of the current contract year, who give official early notification in SKYWARD – EMPLOYEE ACCESS, will be eligible for a tiered incentive. Informing your principal/school administrator either verbally or in writing is not sufficient. To qualify, notification must be submitted on or before the following dates:

  • Dec. 15, 2025 - $500.00
  • Jan. 15, 2026 - $300.00
  • Feb. 15, 2026 - $200.00

The incentive will be paid on the last regular paycheck. Notifications of resignation/retirement received after the dates listed above will not qualify for an incentive. The official District “Notice of Resignation” form is found in Skyward Employee Access under “Task Processes”. Please see District policy DP318 for more detailed information regarding resignations.

If you do not know your Skyward username or password please contact the Help Desk at 801-567-8737.

Licensed employees who do not submit an official “Notice of Resignation” form in Skyward Employee Access with at least thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice WILL BE FINED $500, which will be deducted from their final check. Informing your principal/school administrator either verbally or in writing is not sufficient. See District Policy DP318 – Resignations - Licensed.

School/District Administrators must submit an official “Notice of Resignation” form in Skyward Employee Access with at least sixty (60) calendar days’ written notice WILL BE FINED $500 in accordance with District Policy DP318A – Resignations-Administrators.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

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

Valued Paraprofessionals:

Utah Valley University has developed a 2-year program designed for working paraprofessionals to obtain a Special Education Professional Educator License. Courses would be in the evening or during the summer to accommodate working paraprofessionals and scholarships are available.

If you are a paraprofessional interested in becoming a Special Education educator here in Jordan this is one of many opportunities for you to explore.

Please review the attached flyer for details.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

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

Valued Educators:

Please see the information below and the attached flyer regarding Ph.D. programs available to you through Utah State University. Your continuing education is valued in Jordan School District. To see how investing in a Ph.D. would impact your salary, please review the current salary schedule: JSD Educator Salary Schedule

Utah State University’s School of Teacher Education and Leadership (TEAL) invites applications for our doctoral programs, the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.). Both doctoral degree programs are designed for educators who aim to deepen their expertise, apply research methods, and expand their impact.

Our Ed.D. in Teacher Education and Leadership is a 46-credit, Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED)-aligned professional doctorate designed degree for working educators and leaders. The program is practice-driven, allowing participants to address real-world “problems of practice” while maintaining their careers. Learn more here: Ed.D. Program Details.

Our Ph.D. in Education is a 60-credit, research-intensive program focused on theory and academic scholarship. Through coursework, professional experiences, and research, participants are prepared for higher education, curriculum designers, and researcher, with concentrations in cultural studies, school leadership, literacy education, mathematics education, and science education. More information is available here: Ph.D. Program Details.

Applications are due December 1