Jordan School District
TO:
Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Dan Ellis, Director of Accounting
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator
Please submit all school allocation budget transfer forms to Natalie.Grange@jordandistrict.org, no later than January 31, 2025.
Budget transfers for this school year cannot be made after January 31. The budget transfer form is attached.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator, Human Resources
Brent Burge, Human Resource Administrator, ESP
If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after the MLK recess 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 |
| Martin Luther King
Licensed & ESP |
January 20, 2025 | Jan. 17 and 22, 2025 | Dec. 7 – Dec. 17, 2024 |
Licensed Annual/Personal Leave Taken on a Critical Day 2024-2025
DATE:
November 26, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
School Safety Specialists
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
Monthly Drill Preparation (HOLD)
Our monthly drill preparation will be held on December 4th at 3:00 PM with a second session at 3:30 PM. This month we will be covering HOLD. Each School Safety Specialist is expected to attend along with administrators assigned to oversee school safety. All other administrations are welcomed to attend as well. The meeting is also opened to any staff who may be interested.
After each monthly training all school staff should be trained by the administrator over school safety and the School Safety Specialist. After being trained each month, teachers should educate their students on each safety drill. Additionally, schools should communicate with their patrons regarding Standard Response Protocol(s) (SRP) and the drill being conducted each month. Videos, handouts, and other resources can be found at the link(s) below.
Information regarding the HOLD response protocol can be found in the Jordan School District Safety Manual on pages 5-7. We will discuss how to implement and execute the drill. This will be an opportunity to ask questions and share ideas amongst the schools.
We will be holding this meeting over Zoom so please join using this link.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Due to the last working day at the District Office, Payroll changed payday to Dec 20th.
Because of this change, we also need to change the Frontline Deadline.
Sub Pay Period - Dec 1-13, 2024
Schools and Dept Deadline - Dec 13 - 5:00 p.m.
Payroll will pay what is in Frontline on Dec 13 @ 5:00 p.m.
Any changes afterwards - an Absence Management Form will need to be submitted.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Holiday decorations add a joyous and festive mood to the holiday season, but when holiday decorations are not used properly they can turn from festive to fiery in a split second.
Jordan School District would like everyone to follow a few safety tips when decorating to avoid a tragic holiday and keep everyone safe.
See the flyer below for more information.
DATE:
November 21, 2024
TO:
Administrators of Locations with Employees Paid with Federal Dollars
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Dan Ellis, Director of Accounting
Natalie Grange, Accounting Administrator
SUBJECT:
Federal Program Work Certification
Federal Regulations require the district to certify the payroll of any employee being paid with federal funds. Accounting identifies employees that meet this federal criteria and prepares certification forms by location. Principals and department heads please review the attached instruction memo and look for your payroll certification email the week of November 18, 2024. Certifications are due Friday, December 6, 2024.
Please review your certification ASAP and contact Natalie Grange if you have any questions or concerns. natalie.grange@jordandistrict.org, ext. 88312
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services
The safety of our students, teachers, and staff is our #1 priority. These few slides will remind all of us to slow down, be aware of our surroundings, and how we can all do our part in making the district a safe place to work.
Please take a minute in one of your upcoming staff meetings to review this information with your staff.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services at 801-567-8285.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Garett York, JAESP Committee Member
Join UEASP's Assistant/Aspiring Principal Conference coming up on December 5th from 8:30-3:00 at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan featuring Andrew Marotta and Hank Smith. You do not have to be a member of UAESP to attend. Register for the event at ueasp.org
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DATE:
November 20, 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:
Guidelines for Hiring Paraeducators Working in Special Education
Please see the attached document. The document will be emailed to all administrative assistants.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Chris Richards-Khong, Associate Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Were you thinking about a mini grant option for your school but were not sure how to fit it into the schedule? We have some creative schools that are doing some fun, flexible things with scheduling their sessions. We would like to share their ideas with you.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Chris Richards-Khong, Associate Administrator of Teaching and Learning
The Jordan Teacher Leader Fellows is searching for sixteen educators from a variety of teaching experiences. During their 2-year cohort, Teacher Leader Fellows will earn an annual $1500 stipend while engaging in a variety of professional learning experiences focused on teacher leadership skills and educational advocacy. Encourage your teachers to apply today for this exciting new opportunity! See the flyer for more details.
TO:
Licensed Personnel
FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator, Teaching and Learning
Jordan School District Board authorizes up to four (4) full-time employees to be selected for leave.
Sabbatical Leave
Sabbatical leave provides a 1-year leave for professional study. Educators who have completed at least 7 years of continuous service in JSD may apply. Employees on sabbatical leave receive one-half of their salary. Please read Policy DP333 Neg – Sabbatical Leave for complete information. Applications are reviewed by the Local Professional Improvement Committee and approved by the Board.
Educational Leave
Educators who have worked in Jordan School District for at least three (3) consecutive years may apply for an Educational Leave. Educational leaves are for continued study and must include an outline of studies along with the application. Please read Policy DP332 NEG – Educational Leave for complete information. Educational Leave is without pay.
Applications for 2025-2026 Sabbatical and Educational Leaves are due February 1, 2025. Additional questions can be referred to Chris Westra, 801-567-8657.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director, Language & Culture Services
The Language & Culture Services team is happy to have refugee mentors assigned to each feeder system. These mentors will have 25-30 students that will meet them twice a month to follow up with their interests, involvement in school activities, friends, employment, family life, attendance, and grades.
Weekly collaboration to update tracking spreadsheet, share successes, work through student concerns and training/personal development as the opportunities arise. This will assist schools in gaining a better understanding of student needs and learning so that they can be successful in your school.
Please pass out permission slips to get parent permission and we will begin work with you soon.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Michelle Love-Day, Director, Language & Culture Services
LaTrill Loveridge, Chair, Jordan Ethnic Advisory Counsel
The Jordan Ethnic Advisory Committee and Language and Culture Services cannot wait to see you at the annual "What I Wish You Knew Conference: In our shoes." This year the conference will be highlighting and celebrating our teachers making a difference in the classrooms everyday.
DATE:
November 12, 2024
TO:
Principals and Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Michelle Reyes, Attendance/Prevention Specialist, Student Services
SUBJECT:
Thanksgiving Break Resources to Communicate with Families
Emphasizing the Value of Regular Attendance
The 2024-2025 school year is well under way with the holiday season rapidly approaching. Although we are seeing less interruptions from serious illness, than in recent years, schools are still struggling with high levels of chronic absence (missing 10% or more of school for any reason). Some students and families are still redeveloping the routine of regular attendance following the Pandemic, making it more important than ever to support the rhythm of attendance through the holiday season. We can take advantage of every opportunity to emphasize the lifelong value of regular attendance for student’s learning, social and emotional development and achievement while also offering empathy and support to students and families.
Schools that use a series of actions that promote the habit of regular attendance to help students avoid absences leading up to and following our seasonal breaks experience better attendance results. The following actions will assist in your attendance efforts this holiday season:
Premade Resources to Communicate with Families
Questions? Contact Michelle Reyes at michelle.reyes@jordandistrict.org or 801-567-8205.
Chang, H. (n.d.). Holiday messaging. Attendance Works. https://www.attendanceworks.org/resources/messaging/holiday-messaging/
DATE:
November 14, 2024
TO:
All
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting and Audits
Jaime Barrett, Accounting Administrator
SUBJECT:
2024-2025 Updated Department Budget Code Book
Understanding the proper budget code to utilize when coding payroll for employees has been a struggle for staff. Our current function and object codes are numerous and confusing. In an effort to simplify and streamline our budget codes, Accounting has updated function and object codes. Please see the following attachment:
• JSD Budget Code Book 2024-2025
The attachment is also posted on Accounting’s website: Click HERE. Please review these adjustments and contact Jaime Barrett (801) 567‐8315 with any questions or concerns.
DATE:
November 14, 2024
TO:
School Psychologists and School Psychology Interns
FROM:
Dr. 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 6, 2024, from 12:00 to 3:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Jordan Applied Technology Center South (JATC-South) located at 12373 Park Avenue (2080 West) in Riverton. We will start at 12:00 p.m. with a pot-luck lunch. Ben Springer, Ph.D., NCSP will provide us with a presentation titled Optimistic Teaming: Coordination Strategies for the Toughest Student Situations.
Part-time Staff: I would appreciate it if you could adjust your schedules in order to attend this meeting.
cc:
Principals
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Carolyn Gough Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Chris Richards-Khong, Associate Administrator of Teaching and Learning
Our new website features a variety of graduation credit services offered to JSD students including: original credit, grade replacement, credit recovery and options to demonstrate competency for credit. Check us out by clicking HERE.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
JSD Cabinet Members
The Administrator of Schools (AOS) is a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and is responsible to provide leadership and direction in all matters pertaining to both the District programs and to all schools in the assigned administrative area. The Jordan School District is currently posting two (2) Elementary Administrator of Schools positions and the qualifications to be considered are as follows:
This application will close at midnight on November 24, 2024 and interviews will be held on December 2, 2024. Both internal and external candidates are encouraged to apply in Frontline at the following link:
The following is a new administrative assignment:
Transfer effective January 2, 2025:
Two elementary level Administrator of Schools positions will be available as of January 2, 2025. Each AOS will supervise approximately 13 elementary schools. Watch for the application to open next week and interviews will be held on December 2, 2024.
