Jordan School District
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.
DATE:
September 5th, 2024
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness
SUBJECT:
Employee Wellness Rep Training 9/18 & Last Call!
As a reminder, each school or department is invited to select an employee wellness representative! The Employee Wellness Representatives will support faculty/staff wellness efforts within your school or department. If you haven’t already, please nominate your Employee Wellness Representative for the 24-25 school year!
The first of two trainings for Employee Wellness Representatives will occur on 9/18 where each rep will be able to benefit from the following:
Please forward the attached invitation to your selected Employee Wellness Representative.
As a reminder, the cost of substitutes is covered by the school. One substitute is a worthwhile investment for improving wellness in your school or department!
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.
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
Benefits of Using Google for Skyward
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.
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:
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.
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.
DATE:
August 29, 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 (SECURE)
Our monthly drill preparation will be held on September 4th at 3:00 PM with a second session at 3:30 PM. This month we will be covering SECURE. Each School Safety Specialist is expected to attend along with administrators assigned to oversee school safety. All other administrators 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 SECURE response protocol can be found in the Jordan School District Safety Manual on pages 8-11. 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:
Directors
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources
Rebecca Lee, Administrator/Evaluations
Please take a look at the September Evaluations newsletter below.
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.
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.
TO:
All Administrators
FROM:
Jordan School District Cabinet Members
Save the date for the mandatory 2-day training for all administrators on June 11-12 or June 18-19, 2025. Watch for more information to follow.
DATE:
August 22, 2024
TO:
All Principals, Jordan School District
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Jordan District Nurses
SUBJECT:
CPR/First Aid/AED Certification
Jordan School District requires that at least 3 full-time employees in each building be certified in CPR, First Aid, and AED. Most certifications are valid for 2 years. It is also recommended that employees who will have direct responsibility for student health and safety be CPR/First Aid/AED certified. This may include front office staff, playground aides, hall monitors, P.E. teachers, etc. It is also recommended that you keep a list of current CPR/First Aid/AED certified staff members by all main phone lines where calls for emergency help may originate. A template is attached.
CPR, First Aid, and AED training and certification is now available to district employees in an online format through the National Safety Council (NSC). The attached document will outline the steps necessary to complete the online portion of the course. Information can also be accessed by going here: CPR & First Aid. The cost of the course is $29.95 and should be paid by the employee at the time of registration. Schools may provide reimbursement for the course, if funds are available, by following appropriate pre-approval and reimbursement procedures.
Once the online course is completed, employees may sign up to complete their certification by attending a 2 hour skills check session with our district nurses. To sign up for a skill check, you will need to register at Jordan Digital Learning under CPR Alert Course. All skill checks must be completed within 90 days of sign-up for the online course. The dates and times for the skill check sessions are listed on the attached flyer.
Please complete the attached CPR/First Aid/AED certification form and return it to the Nursing Services office (Nadine Page) by November 15, 2024.
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
DATE:
August 22, 2024
TO:
Teaching & Learning Consultants
Secondary & Elementary Assistant Principals
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Sharon Jensen, Student Support Consultant
SUBJECT:
Safe School Hearing Committee 2024-2025
District Safe School Hearings are essential to a student’s due process. Safe School Hearings are held weekly and are chaired by the Student Support Consultant, Sharon Jensen, and consists of a committee made up of school and district administrators.
Please find your Safe School Hearing Committee assignment(s) at this LINK
Should you have any questions or conflicts regarding your committee assignment(s), contact Janie Hyde, Administrative Assistant, Student Support Services. 801-567-8326.
TO:
Administrators
FROM:
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Check out the newsletter!
TO:
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Because substitutes are paid biweekly, the attached substitute deadlines are crucial. Please verify in and out times and budgets by the deadline dates.
DATE:
August 22, 2024
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
Safety Personnel
School Safety Specialists
FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator
SUBJECT:
SRP/Incident Command Training – Administrators/School Safety Specialists
To ensure current and best practices in school safety are implemented uniformly across the district, training in both the Incident Command System and Standard Response Protocols is required annually. This training is required for all principals, assistant principals, district administrators, district safety personnel and assigned school safety specialists. This is an opportunity to receive the most up-to-date instruction and gain clarity on how both systems work cohesively to improve safety for students, staff, and guests. Trainings will be held on:
Please sign up for one of the training sessions using this link.
Should you have any questions please contact Matt Alvernaz, the District Safety Coordinator, at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at (801)567-8623.
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.
TO:
Administrators
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Plan Ahead to Get Ahead!
Come learn about your URS benefits. See the flyer below for dates and locations.
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.
