Jordan School District
TO:
All School and Department Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services
Please be mindful of the finance year-end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines for June 5-12, along with Skyward rollover information.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Brandon Conti, Risk Management Coordinator
Slips, trips, and falls can result in a wide range of serious injuries and account for approximately 20% of all work-related injuries. This is second only to auto accidents.
See the flyer below for tips on how to minimize slips, trips, and falls.
TO:
All School and Department Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services
Please be mindful of the finance year-end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines for May 29-June 5, along with Skyward rollover information.
TO:
Administrators
Licensed Special Education Staff
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
The Special Education Summer Conference for the 2025-26 school year will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at West Jordan Middle School. Check-in begins at 7:30 am, and the conference begins at 8:00 am. Attendees will receive a $200 stipend, and lunch will be provided. Administrators are also welcome to attend. There will be sessions specifically for Administrators throughout the day.
All Certified/Licensed Special Education staff and school administrators are invited to attend. Please register through the PD Catalog by July 31st.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your teacher specialist.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Associate Administrator, Teaching & Learning
FALL Mentor Training will be available online through Canvas from August 1 to September 7. Training is provided to new mentors based on an administrator's recommendation. Complete the Google form for each mentor you wish to enroll. We have limited seats; first come, first served. Teachers will be paid a $150 stipend for completing the mentor Canvas training.
The Google form to submit names for mentor training is now open! Please submit your names by Friday, August 22.
Please confirm the following before completing this form:
1) Potential mentor has not already completed training
2) Potential mentor is willing to complete the training
You can access a list of currently trained mentors on your school’s mentor list, shared with you via Google Sheets and your school coaching plan. If you need help accessing your mentor list, please contact your district coaching specialist.
Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/NaUpsFW2SJomBomQ8
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services
Check out the flyer for a reminder of all the ways parents can put money in their student's meal account.
All the ways parents can make payments to their student's meal account:
1. (Preferred method) Make an online payment through their Skyward family access account. It’s free to use and includes access to their child’s account and items purchased. Please use the QR code to view step-by-step instructions for making a payment through Skyward.
2. Bring a cash or check payment to their child’s school.
3. Make a credit card payment over the phone: 801-567-8757
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Please see the document below.
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services
Please share this flyer with your school community.
Nutrition Services is sponsoring the Summer Meals Food Service Program. This program provides nutritious meals free of charge to children 18 years of age and younger.
Dates: June 9 - Aug. 1
* No service June 16, July 4, July 24 and 25
Times: Breakfast Service: 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Lunch Service: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Locations: Columbia Elementary, Heartland Elementary, Majestic Elementary, Oquirrh Elementary, and Westvale Elementary
Adults can also purchase breakfast for $2.50 or lunch for $4.10. The District assumes no responsibility during the operation of this program. This is an equal opportunity provider.
TO:
All Principals
All Assistant Principals
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Steve Peart, Director of Custodial
We would like to make school administrators aware of the custodial summer cleaning responsibilities. Included are three summer cleaning responsibility checklists for your reference, as well as two links for training videos. These may help you track the progress of the inside cleaning and grounds upkeep of your schools throughout the summer.
Classroom Summer Cleaning Video
Summer Restroom Cleaning Video
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DATE:
May 19, 2025
TO:
All Administrators
All Financial Administrative Assistants
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets and Audits
Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services
SUBJECT:
FY26 Updated Composite Rate
For fiscal year 2026 the insurance composite rate will be increasing to $16,332 annually or $1,361 per month. This rate represents the District’s portion of medical and life insurance premiums for an individual employee. Please ensure you are using this amount when forecasting personnel budget costs for next year.
If you have questions or need assistance, please call Dan Ellis at (801)567-8389.
Thank you.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Rebecca Eastman, HR Generalist
Based on our Employee-Funded Sick Bank Policy, 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 DP324NEG -Sick Leave-Licensed.
For employees who wish to opt out of participation in the Employee-Funded Sick Bank, instructions will be sent out in JEM during the month of July. Automatic deductions are taken July 1st at the beginning of each contract year. Those who opt out of Sick Bank through the process in Skyward will see their day refunded to them around the end of October.
* 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).
DATE:
May 22, 2025
TO:
All Principals
All Licensed Staff
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Melanie Dawson, Program Administrator of Behavior
SUBJECT:
ETT: Cultivating Classroom Management Skills
Effective Teacher Training (ETT) will be offered this summer! Seats are capped at 100 and are only available to learners who have never taken ETT previously. Register on Canvas Catalog.
Direct registration link: Summer ETT 2025
Or search “ETT” at pd.jordandistrict.org
See the attached memo and flyer for more information.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members
Please review the important information below regarding the upcoming Administrative Leadership Conference.
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Keynote Book Order Information
The keynote address will feature a speaker from the Arbinger Institute, focusing on the book Leadership and Self-Deception. If you would like a copy of this book in your preferred format, please use the attached Google Form to place your order by June 20, 2025.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Brittany Bauer, HR Recruiting
The Human Resources Department will be running Frontline Recruiting and Hiring Training PD sessions during the month of June. These sessions are intended for any principal, assistant principal or department administrator (current or new). We want to teach you how to use various functions in Frontline and best practices to help you in recruiting and retaining the BEST candidates. All training sessions will be held at the JSD District Office (room 129) in West Jordan. Please bring your laptop.
Please use the link below to view available dates/times and to sign-up.
Frontline Training Schedule for Appointments
Contact Brittany Bauer at #88214 if you have any questions.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jason Skidmore, Director of CTE
Julie Scherzinger, CTE Consultant
Check out the May newsletter.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Rebecca Smith, Consultant in Teaching & Learning
Jordan District will offer Gifted & Talented endorsement classes during the 2025-26 school year. Classes are open to all licensed personnel in Jordan District.
Gifted & Talented Teaching Endorsement
During the 2025-2026 school year, Jordan School District will offer coursework for a gifted and talented (GT)
teaching endorsement in partnership with Southern Utah University (SUU).
How will a GT teaching endorsement benefit me?
What are the credit requirements for a GT endorsement?
What are the current costs for a GT endorsement?
What format will be used for instruction? When and where will the classes be held?
Contact Rebecca Smith with and questions you may have: 801-567-8368 (88368) rebecca.smith@jordandistrict.org
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Jeri Gamble, Information Systems Support Services
Please be mindful of the Finance year end deadlines. Click here to see deadlines and information for May 15-22.
DATE:
May 14, 2025
TO:
Principals
Special Education Teachers (Preschool and School Age)
Speech-Language Pathologists
FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
SUBJECT:
Extended Year for Special Educator Stipend Days 2024-25
The legislation allows a specific group of special educators to work up to 5 additional days for a $200/day stipend (plus applicable benefits). The Bill applies to Special Education Teachers (Preschool and School- Age) and Speech-Language Pathologists only (Speech-Language Technicians are not included). The number of days and stipend amount are based upon the educators assigned FTE equivalent. Teachers who have been hired with an Associate Educator License will count as licensed teachers and will be eligible for the stipend. Days can be worked 2 weeks before or after your contract.
Eligible staff that have days left to work, and did not work all of their allotted days in the fall, are required to complete an online survey to be paid for these days. After you have completed working the days, simply click on the link below to start the survey. Days worked must be full or half days and not a combination of assorted hours and must be worked in your assigned building(s).
The days available for you to work are: June 10-13th, 17-20th, and 23-24th. Please remember that June 9th is the last contract day and June 16th is a holiday. These days do not count toward Extended Year Days.
It is important to remember:
Below is the link to submit the days after you have worked. When asked for the approver for your submission do not put your principal or LEA. Please put amanda.hamblin@jordandistrict.org so that the submission can be approved through the Special Education office and be sent to the State Office for payment. If you list your building supervisor as the approver, your request will not be submitted for payment.
Please read the survey carefully, making sure you answer all of the questions listed, as you will be paid according to what the survey generates. Only those that complete the survey will be paid. Any timesheets submitted directly to the Special Ed. or Payroll departments will not be paid. Please note that the window for completing the survey closes June 26, 2025.
Please remember you cannot count the days you already worked and were paid for in the fall. You can only count the days you work after your last contract date at the end of the 2024-25 school year. The State Board of Education has discontinued any leniency on dates that you work. You may ONLY work and report the two weeks after your last contract day. Therefore, you will only be paid for dates that are between June 10 to June 24, 2025 (excluding weekends and holidays) and only the number of days you have remaining from fall 2024-25.
As you plan for the coming year, keep in mind the legislature will presumably award days for the 2025-26 school year, which you can begin working two weeks prior to your first contract day, which is August 11, 2025. More information about next year’s days will be forthcoming. If you have questions, or need help with the survey, please contact Amanda Hamblin at amanda.hamblin@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8177.
DATE:
April 28, 2025
TO:
Administrators of Schools
Elementary and Secondary Principals
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Katie Bastian, Director of Nutrition Services
SUBJECT:
Student Meal Deficit School Responsibilities
District approved procedural guidelines for meal deficit collection can be found on the Nutrition Services website under the online payments tab. Click HERE
Per approved guidelines:
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TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members
The Administrative Leadership Conference is scheduled for Tuesday, August 5, 2025, and Thursday, August 7, 2025. Please make note of the information listed below. More details will be sent out in June.
August 5, 2025
All administrators should plan to join us for the Administrative Leadership Conference on August 5th.
August 7, 2025
AND
Additional conference workshops will be offered throughout the day on August 7 for all administrators. Many sessions will repeat from the August 5 leadership conference, providing another opportunity to attend any you may have missed. If you’re available, we encourage your participation. More details—including workshop days, times, and a sign-up form—will be shared soon.
