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Category: Other Admin Info
2024-25 Teacher/Educator Transfer Process
Through the month of FEBRUARY, current JSD licensed teachers and/or educators may view transfer opportunities for the 2024-25 school year. If you are interested in a transfer to another school location in the District for the 2024-25 school year, you must submit a transfer request through the Teacher/Educator Transfer Request located in Skyward Employee Access and/or attend the Teacher/Educator Transfer Fair on Feb. 12, 2024. A Teacher/Educator Transfer Request Report listing all interested licensed teachers and/or educators is emailed to Principals each Monday during the month of February with the names of those teachers/educators who are requesting a transfer to a new location for the 2024-25 school year.
On March 1, current JSD teachers/educators may view openings for the 2024-25 school year at employment.jordandistrict.org and must apply in Frontline. Transfer requests will be accepted through August 1, 2024.
Safety Talk: Know your Signs
Check out all you need and want to know regarding "Signs"!
UPPAC Newsletter – January 2024
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Safety Training Opportunity – The Role of Principals in School Safety Efforts
DATE:
February 1, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT:
Safety Training Opportunity
Webinar: The Role of Principals in School Safety Efforts
The U.S. Department of Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, Office of Safe and Supportive Schools and its Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center will host a webinar on Thursday, February 8, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. This webinar will focus on the role that principals play in preventing, protecting the school community from, mitigating, responding to, and recovering from threats and hazards.
The objectives of this 60-minute webinar are to
- Highlight the importance of establishing a collaborative planning team for school emergency operations plan (EOP) development, as outlined in Step 1 of the Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans.
- Reinforce how principals can contribute to EOP development and ensure school safety, security, emergency management, and preparedness.
- Share relevant resources to be used by principals and core planning teams.
Register on Zoom to participate in the Webinar.
Guest Panelists
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida
- Ty Thompson, former Principal
Ocali Charter High School in Ocala, Florida
- Elizabeth Brown, Principal
Hudson High School in Hudson, Ohio
- Michael Sedlak, Unit Principal
Sandy Hook Elementary School
- Kathy Gombos, Principal
Panel Moderator
Janelle Hughes, Project Director, REMS TA Center
Payroll Newsletter February 2024
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Student Transportation Disclosure and Acknowledgement – Revised January 18, 2024
Please take note of this revised document.
Wellness Day 2024 Updates and Reminders
DATE:
January 24, 2024
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
Wellness Day 2024 Updates
Our District’s third annual Wellness Day is right around the corner! Here are some reminders and updates for school and District leaders:
- Parents and students have received a Skylert from the District with information about how to access instructional content along with a reminder about the day.
- A direct email will go out to all employees with information about opportunities available and will include instructions about how and when to sign up for wellness day opportunities.
- As much as possible, please allow for flexibility for employees to make the most of their wellness day.
Looking to promote wellness day and engage your school community? Use this link for some ideas, posters, and posts you can use: wellness.jordandistrict.org/wellnessiseasy
United States Secret Service Live Virtual Training Event Opportunities
DATE:
January 22, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Safety Specialists
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
SUBJECT:
United States Secret Service Live Virtual Training Event Opportunities
The U.S. Secret Service National Threat Assessment Center (NTAC) offers live recurring virtual training events on violence prevention to community safety stakeholders throughout the year. In these trainings, experts and researchers will present findings from NTAC’s research on targeted violence and discuss strategies for preventing acts of violence in our communities. More information about these events and how to register are below.
Enhancing School Safety Using Behavioral Threat Assessment
Description: In this virtual training event, NTAC researchers highlight the key findings and implications from our research on school violence prevention. In this training, you will learn about the background, thinking, and behavior of school attackers and how some schools discovered and stopped plots before violence occurred. This training will provide guidance on how schools may develop or improve existing violence prevention programs utilizing a behavioral threat assessment model.
Intended Audience: School teachers, administrators, counsellors, mental health professionals, school resource officers (SROs), law enforcement officers, and other school safety stakeholders.
Preventing Mass Attacks in Our Communities
Description: In this virtual training event, NTAC researchers discuss important findings from our research on mass attacks perpetrated in public and semi-public spaces, including businesses, restaurants, bars, retail outlets, houses of worship, schools, open spaces, and more. This training will provide guidance on how communities may develop or improve existing violence prevention programs utilizing a behavioral threat assessment model.
Intended Audience: Law enforcement, corporate security, mental health professionals, faith-based community leaders, university faculty, threat assessment team members, and other community safety stakeholders.
February 2024 Guidance Meeting
DATE:
January 22, 2024
TO:
School Psychologists & School Psychology Interns
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Fulvia Franco, Program Specialist – Guidance
SUBJECT:
February School Psychologists & School Psychology Interns Meeting
A meeting for school psychologists and school psychology interns has been scheduled for Friday, February 2, 2024, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Julien Smith, Ph.D., Wasatch Pediatric Neuropsychology, Inc., will provide us with a presentation on psychological assessment with neurodiverse populations.
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc:
Principals
2023-24 Assistant Principal Directory – Revised January 2024
The 2023-24 Assistant Principal Directory may be accessed at the links below. You must be logged into your Jordandistrict.org account to access the file.
- Elementary Assistant Principal Directory
- Middle Assistant Principal Directory
- High Assistant Principal Directory
If updates or changes are needed, please send them directly to Caleb Olson via email. The updates will be made in the files at the links above, so the link will always take you to the most recent copy.
CSTAG Updates and Opportunities – January 2024
DATE:
January 11, 2024
TO:
All School Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
CSTAG Updates January 2024
Please be aware of the following updates regarding Comprehensive School Threat Assessment (CSTAG) in Jordan District. See the memo below.
Administrative Assignments – January 2024
The following are new administrative assignments:
- New Appointments effective January 2, 2024:
- Holly Bagley, administrative intern at Silver Crest Elementary appointed assistant principal at Silver Crest Elementary.
- Kasey Dahl, administrative intern at Ridge View Elementary appointed assistant principal at Ridge View Elementary.
- New Appointments and Transfers effective January 16, 2024:
- Kaleb Yates, principal at Jordan Hills Elementary appointed principal at the New Herriman Elementary.
- Baylee Lansford, assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary appointed principal at Jordan Hills Elementary.
- Josh Brothers, assistant principal at Terra Linda Elementary appointed assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary.
- Kirt Davis, administrative intern at West Jordan High appointed assistant principal at Terra Linda Elementary.
- Katelyn Jenson, administrative intern at Copper Hills High appointed assistant principal at Southland Elementary.
- Samantha Robinson, administrative intern at Oquirrh Hills Middle and West Hills Middle appointed assistant principal at Aspen Elementary.
- Betsy Lopez, administrative intern at Aspen Elementary assigned administrative intern at Oquirrh Hills Middle and West Hills Middle.
HR Connections Newsletter – January 2024
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What’s Up in Teaching & Learning for January 2024?
Check out the attached flyer and use the links for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for January. Learn tips and tricks, sign up for upcoming PD, and learn about important updates from the T & L team.
JSD Special Education Transition Fair – February 27, 2024
DATE:
January 8, 2024
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator
SUBJECT:
2024 Special Education Transition Fair
Special Education is excited to announce an in-person, Special Education Transition Fair for 2024 and would love for you to join us! 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 Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 4 - 7 p.m. at West Jordan Middle School. We hope that you will be able to attend! For questions please contact Ashley Calhoun at 801-567-8208 or ashley.calhoun@jordandistrict.org
Please make sure to send the flier out to your community.
Special Education Transition Fair Flyer (English/Spanish)
January 2024 Special Education Newsletter
Please see the attached newsletter.
Important Information for All Schools from USPS
Please read the attached notice, received from the United States Postal Service regarding bulk mailings.
School Safety Officer Course – March 2024
DATE:
January 8, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
Campus Monitors
School Safety Specialists
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
School Safety Officer Course
Through a partnership between the Utah Department of Public Safety and the Department of Health, a no cost training for school security personnel is available. This course is taught by instructors from the National Association of School Resource Officers (NASRO). However, it is not intended for school resource officers. This particular course is intended for school safety officers (administrators, campus monitors, school safety specialists or other individuals) charged with making our schools safe and secure.
This is a single 24-hour course that will be held over three consecutive Fridays (8-hours each): March 8th, 15th, and 22nd. All three sessions must be attended in order to complete the course. The course will emphasize three (3) main areas: Functioning as a security officer in the school setting; Working effectively with students; and School Safety and Emergency Planning.
The link for more information and registration is included below. Create a free account in order to access registration and when registering, please select “invoice me” on the payment option so DPS will receive the invoice at the conclusion of the training.
Link to NASRO Events for Registration
Schools would need to cover the cost of substitutes if needed. Please contact Matt Alvernaz at (801)567-8623 or matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org with any questions.
Teacher Transfer Fair – February 12, 2024
Upcoming Events and Opportunities - LICENSED TEACHER TRANSFER FAIR
Valued Licensed Employee:
The Human Resource Department is contacting you with important information regarding upcoming events and opportunities.
TEACHER TRANSFER FAIR
This year, the annual Teacher Transfer Fair is open to all CURRENT JSD teacher/educators AND student teachers, interns and those on a 1-year agreement. This event is for current Jordan School District teachers/educators seeking a new teaching/assignment opportunity! The transfer fair will be combined for both elementary and secondary teachers/educators.
Please come prepared with:
- Your JSD ID badge – required to gain entry, AND
- Copies of your resume available to distribute.
Come explore your options in JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT! (SEE THE ATTAHCED FLYER)