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Here are some interesting facts about slips, trips and falls:

  • 15% of accidental deaths per year are from slips, trips and falls.
  • Over 17% of all disabling occupational injuries result from falls.
  • Slips, trips and falls account for 25% of all reported insurance claims per year.
  • In 2015 alone, Utah State Risk Management paid out $951,000 in claims.

Attached is a Slips, Trips, Falls and Safety Tips document for your review.  Please take a few minutes to look it over.  It is a great resource and offers terrific ideas on how to be safe during the forthcoming winter months.

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Don't forget to opt out of your district printed W-2 by going to Skyward's Employee Access by midnight on December 16, 2018.

Opt out and win one of many prizes! A drawing for the prizes will be held on December 17th and employees will be contacted if they win.

 

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An internal audit was conducted on facility rental activities during the 2017-18 school year. Based on findings and recommendations of the audit, several changes were made to the Facility Rental Guidelines and Fee Schedule. In addition, the Facility Scheduling Office investigated ways to improve areas outlined in the recommendations of the audit including efficiency, accountability, and customer satisfaction. Recommendations identified in the audit were researched by the Facility Scheduling Office. The outcome led the Facility Scheduling Office team to investigate online automated software. The Facility Scheduling Office will be using a new software called SchoolSpace starting January 1, 2019.

All personnel involved in after hour rentals will have calendar viewing and/or approval abilities within SchoolSpace. You will also see request emails for your approval, when they come in. Matt Mears would be happy to answer any questions that may come up as this new process commences. He can be reached 801-567-8603 or at matthew.mears@jordandistrict.org.

Please use the link below to sign in. Your user names will be your district emails. Hit the "reset password" option, then type in your district email to receive a password reset email. Use the instructional links below to get started.

https://jordan.schoolspace.us/home

Also use the following links for basic instructions.
https://www.schoolspace.us/getting_started/staff_accounts
https://www.schoolspace.us/getting_started/rental_requests
https://www.schoolspace.us/getting_started/calendars

As mentioned during Principals' Meeting on October 30, Matt will provide a brief overview of SchoolSpace to elementary principals during the December Principals' Meeting. The Facility Scheduling Office will provide an overview of SchoolSpace for secondary school administrators during the next Assistant Principals' meeting on December 11 at West Hills Middle School.

Matt Mears
Jordan School District
Facilities Scheduler

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Facility Coordinators

Meet John Graziano, our new Facility Coordinator for the north area schools.

Previously, Doug Smith was your coordinator, but Doug retired and has turned the reins over to the very capable hands of John. He is making his way out to each of the schools he provides support to. Please be sure to let John know how he can help you with any of your facility needs.

North Area Coordinator
801-567-8864  Office
801-514-3854  Cell

  • Columbia Elementary
  • Copper Canyon Elementary
  • Elk Meadows Elementary
  • Falcon Ridge Elementary
  • Fox Hollow Elementary
  • Hayden Peak Elementary
  • Heartland Elementary
  • Jordan Hills Elementary
  • Majestic Elementary
  • Mtn. Shadows Elementary
  • Oakcrest Elementary
  • Oquirrh Elementary
  • Riverside Elementary
  • Terra Linda Elementary
  • Welby Elementary
  • West Jordan Elementary
  • Westland Elementary
  • Westvale Elementary
  • Elk Ridge Middle
  • Joel P. Jensen Middle
  • Sunset Ridge Middle
  • West Hills Middle
  • West Jordan Middle
  • Copper Hills High
  • West Jordan High
  • Valley High
  • Auxiliary Services
  • District Office
  • JATC North
  • South Valley
  • River's Edge

 

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In their meeting on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 the Board of Education voted to finalize school boundaries. The only elementary schools on a year-round calendar will be Blackridge, Fox Hollow and South Jordan. All other schools will be on a regular traditional calendar. The Board also finalized a new permit policy and procedures. All current information can be found at boundary.jordandistrict.org. More information coming soon.

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DATE:    
November 1, 2018

TO: 
All Principals
All Directors

FROM:   
Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Cheryl Matson, Director of Insurance Services

SUBJECT:  
Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) aka Drones on School Campuses

Utah State Risk Management has decided to provide property and liability insurance on any Unmanned Aircraft Systems (aka UAS or “drone”) that Jordan School District (the District) owns and operates.  However, in order to cover the drones, they must be scheduled or listed.  Therefore, the following information must be provided to the District Insurance Department in order to add any drones we currently have or purchase in the future, to our policy:

  • 55 lbs or over (including payload) – Always excluded from coverage, do not buy or operate
  • Between 0.55 lbs and less than 55 lbs (including payload) each listed separately:
    • Model Name / Number
    • Serial number
    • FAA registration number
    • Purchase cost
    • Location
  • Under 0.55 lbs (including payload) grouped:
    • Model Name / Number
    • Purchase cost
    • What educational purpose they are used for
    • Location

Please refer to the attached District Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) aka Drone on School Campuses Guidelines.

ALL District schools are located within some type of restricted airspace (airport or helipad).  Please make yourselves aware of the requirements to notify the appropriate authority within the area of flight before each flight.

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Please see the revised attached flyer for information regarding the teacher transfer fairs.

  • Elementary and Secondary will be held on January 14, 2019 at West Jordan High from 12:00 to 6:00 pm.
  • Elementary only will be held on February 20, 2019 at Fort Herriman Middle from 4:30 to 6:30 pm.
  • Secondary only will be held on February 21, 2019 at Copper Hills High from 4:00 to 6:00 pm.
  • Elementary and Secondary will be held on March 28, 2019 at Riverton High from 4:30 to 6:00 pm.

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DATE:   
Thursday, November 1, 2018

TO:   
All Principals

FROM:   
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability

SUBJECT:
Research Project

The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.

Project Title:     Teachers’ Perceptions on Access to General Education and Functional Skills Curricula to Students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities

Applicant:     Olivia Coleman, University of Utah

The project has been approved by the District Research Review Committee. The applicant has been directed to contact you to discuss the extent of the project and to obtain your permission to conduct the study at your school. Participation in the study is at your discretion. If you have questions or concerns relating to participation, please contact Ben Jameson at 801-567-8243.

The researcher will contact principals asking them to send out an email recruiting special education teachers and general education team leads/department chairs to participate in the study.

Thank you for your assistance.

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Attached is the updated Leave Policy Overview, which provides a summary of leave benefits available for benefited employees. Please familiarize yourself with leave policies as you are responsible for understanding the use of leave within policy provisions.  Full text of all leave policies can be viewed online at http://policymanual.jordandistrict.org/.  If you are unable to view the document, see your building principal or department director for a copy.

If you have questions regarding any of the leave policies, please contact the HR Department.