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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Brandon Conti, Risk Management Coordinator

Many workers are injured or killed on aerial lifts each year. Please see the attached fact sheet from OSHA which provides information to help employers and workers recognize and avoid safety hazards they may encounter when they use aerial lifts.

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DATE:
Thursday, September 5, 2024

TO:
All School Administrators

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:
Record of August 13th Professional Learning Day Attendees
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School administrators may access a Tableau dashboard that contains a record of all educators who signed in using the QR codes for both the morning keynote sessions and the afternoon breakout sessions during the August 13th professional learning day. The dashboard may be accessed here. Administrators may also filter the list by conference location.

For questions about this dashboard, please refer to Ben Jameson in Assessment, Research & Accountability.

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TO:
All Administrators
Finance Departments
School and Department Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

We are excited to announce that we will implement Google as a convenient and secure way for users to access our Skyward systems on September 6, 2024. This new method will streamline your login process and enhance the overall security of your Skyward account. 

In the Skyward Finance system, logging in with Google will be REQUIRED for departments, administrators, and school office staff, and optional for employee access users. In the Skyward Student system, logging in with Google will be optional for all staff. 

Two Easy Methods to Login to Skyward Using Google

  • Navigate to the Skyward login screen and select the “Staff Login with Google” button. If you are already logged in to your JSD Google account, you will be immediately logged in to Skyward. If you are not already logged in to your JSD Google account, you will be taken to a Google login screen where you will need to login to your JSD Google account.

  • After logging in to your JSD Google account, click the waffle menu in the upper right-hand corner of the screen. Scroll down and select “Skyward Finance” or “Skyward Student”.

Benefits of Using Google for Skyward

  • Enhanced Security: Google provides a more secure login process by eliminating the need to remember and manage multiple passwords. Also, because you are logging in to your JSD Google account, you will be using multi-factor authentication.

  • Convenience: With Google, you can access Skyward with a single click, saving you time and effort. 

If you encounter any issues accessing Skyward with your Google account or have questions, please contact the Information Systems help desk at (801) 567-8737.

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DATE:
August 29, 2024

TO:
Secondary Principals
Elementary Principals

FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator, Teaching and Learning Department
Norman Emerson, Fine Arts Consultant

SUBJECT:
Ballet West 2024-25 Student In-Theater Presentations

Ballet West is again providing free presentations of the following ballets in the Capitol Theater:

  • Pictures At An Exhibition (Grades 4-12)
  • The Nutcracker (Grades 1-12)
  • Cinderella (Grades 2-12)
  • Fairy Tale Theater: Alladin (Grades 1-12)
  • The Rite of Spring (Grades 5-12)
  • Works From Within (Grades 5-12)

 Each program begins with an educational introduction and is followed by a portion of the repertoire currently being performed for the general public.

Further information may be found at Ballet West Student In-Theatre Performances and in this flyer.

If any of your teachers are interested in having their classes attend any of the performances, please have them contact Sydney Hamblin at sydney.hamblin@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8296. Seating is limited and performance slots will be filled on a first come first serve basis.

Transportation fees and bus scheduling are to be taken care of by individual schools. Neither Ballet West nor the Teaching and Learning Department will cover transportation costs.

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TO:
Administrators

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

We are excited for our annual Fall Family Fair on Thursday, Sept. 5 from 4 - 7 p.m. at the the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan. All Jordan District students and their families are invited to come celebrate back to school with us and become familiar with the District and the Community.

Special music guests, "Superintendents of Rock", featuring our very own Dr. Godfrey, will be performing. Come out with your family, enjoy snacks from the food trucks, win prizes, and get to know the district community.

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DATE:
August 16, 2024

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:
Professional Development Opportunities for September and October

Below is a listing of all the professional development opportunities for Special Education Licensed Staff for September and October. A link to sign up for each training will be sent to all Special Education Licensed Staff Members.

 

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TO:
All Employees

FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll

URS doesn’t discourage members from using third-party advisors. However, be cautious of any non-URS advisor or financial planner who claims to represent URS or have expertise in URS benefits. URS does not contract with or otherwise outsource investment advising to any third-party for any reason.

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TO:
All Administrators
All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll

Important: Annual or Personal Leave During the First Five Days of School
All Licensed and ESP Employees

8/21/24-8/27/24    Elementary Schools
8/20/24-8/26/24    Secondary Schools
8/20/24-8/26/24    District Offices & Auxiliary Services

Per District policy, annual or personal leave days may not be used during the first five days of school, unless the leave reason is listed in policy as an exception. If any of the exceptions do apply, you must provide both the leave reason and the policy exception in the time off description. If these exceptions are not applicable, your annual or personal leave day will be changed to a no-pay day as per policy.

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DP335NEG-Annual Leave-Licensed
DP335B-Annual Leave-Education Support Professionals

  1. Annual leave shall not be taken during the first five (5) days that students are in school except under the following conditions: 
  1. To attend the wedding of a near relative including child, father, mother, brother, sister, grandchild, grandparents or same to one’s spouse or any other person who is a member of the same household as the employee.
  2. To attend to personal or business matters which require the employee’s attendance and scheduling is beyond the employee’s control.
  3. First year employees who notify their supervisor in writing that they are ill.

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DATE:
August 20, 2024

TO:
District Administrators

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

SUBJECT:
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate for All Schools

Please see the attached document.

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TO:
Directors
Administrators
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

Check out the information regarding a scholarship opportunity. Valued at up to $2,500! Apply by December 15, 2024.

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TO:
All School and District Administrators

FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator Human Resources

Current JSD administrators are eligible for principal assignment consideration at any time, however Cabinet will conduct an optional interest interview every four years for current administrators in the district.

DATE:  December 3rd
TIME:  To Be Determined
LOCATION:  Executive Conference Room, District Office

Application Window Closes November 15th

See the flyer below for all the details on how to apply.

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TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services

After many years of successful Pan Sales, Nutrition Services is saying goodbye to our annual Pan Sale. Unfortunately the kitchen supply company that we have worked with will no longer be able to provide us equipment to sell to the public. We want to thank you and we appreciate all the support to our Pan Sale over years!

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TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Spencer Campbell, Principal of Kelsey Peak Virtual

Thanks for the opportunity to help train the administrators and admin assistants. The average Zoom attendance was 35 people per session, and attendees were administrators and administrative assistants throughout the district, including building-level employees, HR, the district office, teaching and learning, and other auxiliary offices. It was helpful on multiple levels. I sent out PD certificates to those who attended for re-licensure. Again, thanks for the opportunity.

2024 Recordings Folder Link

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TO:
All Administrators

FROM:
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Mike Haynes, Director of Jordan Education Foundation

The Jordan Education Foundation would like to thank all of the administrators that helped with the service project on August 8, 2024. Everything turned out amazing. Here are the winners for the drawing. Look for your prizes to be delivered via district mail or in person.

VCBO Backpack Derek Winder West Jordan High
Glenmoor Golf Hat Denise White Majestic Elementary
Glenmoor Golf Hat Mike Glenn Mountain Creek Middle
Glenmoor Golf Hat Daniel Call Copper Hills High
Glenmoor Golf Hat Mike Farnsworth Copper Hills High
Beach Towel Josh Sullivan Fox Hollow Elementary
Beach Towel Jared Covili Teaching & Learning
Beach Towel Jennifer Ludlow Oquirrh Elementary
Beach Towel Ivie Erickson Bingham High
Bose Speaker Karen Egan Rose Creek Elementary
Golf Socks Adrienne Yancey South Jordan Elementary
Golf Socks Andrew Blanchard Herriman High
$100 Top Golf Certificate Lauren Peacock Copper Mountain Middle
Golf Balls Tim Heumann Fort Herriman Middle
Bose Headphones Kasey Dahl Bastian Elementary
Ferrero Rocher Chocolate Brady Bartholomew Riverton High
Fairfield by Marriott - 1 night stay Kimberly Ranney Copper Canyon Elementary
Staybridge Suites - 1 night stay Tyler Jones Hidden Valley Middle
Embassy Suites - 1 night stay Meredith Doleac Ridge View Elementary
Home 2 Suites - 1 night stay Amy Kinder Teaching & Learning
Hampton Inn - 1 night stay Jeramie Velarde ISS/Mail

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Natalie Grange, Accountant/CPA

The 2024-2025 School allocations have been provided for your review. See attached file for allocations, your carryover balances, and estimated headcounts.

School allocations will be updated in November after the October 1 headcounts are finalized by the State. Budgets will not be adjusted for the virtual schools.

Budget adjustments can be submitted, using the attached form, to Natalie.Grange@jordandistrict.org.

If you have questions please contact Natalie Grange at 88312 or at Natalie.Grange@jordandistrict.org.

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TO:
Administrators

FROM:
Steffany Ellsworth, Support Services Manager, Information Systems

Drumroll, please… Our district is using ParentSquare, the communication superhero your parents have been clamoring for! This tool is your new sidekick for connecting with families, sending a quick text, sharing epic student moments (think adorable pics), and rallying the troops through creative newsletters and posts. It’s already set up - so get ready to level up your parent engagement game, including texting parents in their preferred language!

How Do I Get There from Here?
Getting started is simple - Just visit ParentSquare.com/signin/, login using your Jordan District Google account and you’re officially connected to awesome classroom communication. ParentSquare works its magic on any device, so whether you’re a phone wiz, a laptop lover or tablet-trained, you’re good to go! Download the free mobile app for iOS or Android, or use ParentSquare from a web browser at ParentSquare.com/signin/.

What Can I Do with ParentSquare?
As a teacher, you have the ability to send both Posts and Direct Messages to your classroom’s families. Both options can be sent through email or text and can be translated to the parent’s preferred language. You can include calendar events to a post, allowing parents to quickly add events to their personal calendar, and even rsvp to your events. Parents can access messages via the ParentSquare app, however, those who do not register their account will still receive a text and email with your messages. Parents who do create an account can interact with your classroom by viewing photos, leaving comments on posts (only visible by you), messaging teachers, and managing their communication preferences.

Where Can I Learn More?
Transform yourself into a ParentSquare Pro! Access Teacher Training 101, self-paced modules, that can be completed in under 30 minutes. Be sure to select “Start Course.” After completing this course, you’ll be able to:

  • Login and navigate ParentSquare
  • Make changes to your notification settings and set office hours
  • Add events to the class calendar
  • Create posts and direct messages
  • Access support and training resources

In addition, you can click on the question mark in the upper right corner within ParentSquare to search comprehensive help articles, see what’s new, or connect with ParentSquare’s amazing support team. If you find that your account, classroom, or parent contact data is incorrect, please reach out to the Information Systems help desk at 801-567-8737.