Jordan School District
DATE:
April 4, 2019
TO:
Principals and District Administrators
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
SUBJECT:
Stipend for Department Chairs and Team Leaders
Stipends for Department Chairs and Team Leaders will be paid in May.
A multiple time sheet roster should be submitted to the Payroll Department by May 2, 2019. All Department Chairs or Team Leaders will be paid out of the same program number from which their salary is paid. Each roster should be clearly marked “Stipend for Department Chair” or “Stipend for Team Leader.”
Kauri Sue, River’s Edge, South Valley, and JATC will be paid as middle schools. If a school houses an additional special education program (cluster program or preschool program), the school will have an additional team leader allocation.
Budget Code
10 xxx xxxx 2216 131
10 xxx 7551 2216 131 (Special Education)
Principals: Please post in your school and send the attached flyer to each School Community Council member, all parents are invited to attend.
Jordan Parent University
New Schools, New Adventures!
Thursday, April 11, 2019
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
South Hills Middle – 13508 S 4000 W, Riverton
DATE:
April 1, 2019
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
Student Enrollment for March 2019
Please see memo below.
DATE:
April 4, 2019
TO:
All Principals
All Budget Directors
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
June LeMaster, Ph.D., Administrator, Human Resources
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets & Audits
Derek Anderson, Director of Accounting, Budgets & Audits
Cheryl Matson, Director of Insurance Services
Michael Heaps, Director of Information Systems
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Kurt Prusse, Director of Purchasing
SUBJECT:
Year-End Processing Deadlines
Please observe the following critical deadlines listed in the memo below regarding the financial year-end processes for the 2018-19 year. Please review these dates as they could have a major effect on your location’s ability to operate.
Due Friday, March 29, 2019
Remember to send out the emails so your SCC members can respond back that they have participated in the development of the 2019-20 School Land Trust Plan. This year, in order to count this report as complete, 80% of the members need to respond. That means you can only have 1 possibly 2 members not respond. Please keep a watch on this report and if members are not responding call and ask them to find the email and complete it.
Thank you for all of your help so we can get these reports to our Board Members for their approval.
Please see document below for important dates and reminders.
DATE:
March 29, 2019
TO:
High School Principals, Assistant Principals and Counselors
FROM:
C. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Stacee Worthen, Secondary Counseling Specialist
Sharon Jensen, Principal, Valley High School
SUBJECT:
Critical Dates Regarding 24-credit Diploma through Valley High School
Counselors and students planning to graduate with a 24-credit diploma from Valley High School need to be aware of the following date/deadlines:
May 13, 2019
Names of all students planning to graduate with a 24-credit diploma must be submitted to Sharon Jensen, Principal of Valley High School.
All students who are planning to walk at Valley High School’s graduation ceremony need to contact Jostens at 1-800-JOSTENS immediately to order the Valley High School cap and gown package. If they have previously ordered from their boundary school, Jostens will help them with the cancellation and reorder of Valley High School colors.
May 20, 2019
Deadline for official transfer of student to Valley High School.
All transfer students must have credits complete and transcripts reviewed by their boundary school before transfer is submitted. Valley High School registrar will complete all transfers on May 20th.
May 22, 2019
All students who are planning to walk during the Valley High School Graduation Ceremony must attend one of the following meetings at Valley High:
12:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m.
Each meeting will be approximately one hour. Students will not be allowed to walk with fellow graduates if they do not attend one of these meetings. Caps and gowns will be distributed at the end of this mandatory meeting.
May 29, 2019
Valley High School Graduation Ceremony 2:00 p.m.
Salt Lake Community College
Lifetime Activities Center (4600 S. Redwood Rd, Taylorsville)
May 30, 2019
Students who do not wish to attend the graduation ceremony may pick up their diploma at Valley High School.
Please make note of these important dates and ensure they are communicated to students who are planning to use this option.
*Attached are instructions and the application for a 24-credit diploma through Valley High School.
DATE:
March 26, 2019
TO:
Secondary School Principals
Secondary School Financial Secretaries
FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets and Audits
Jason Mott, Accountant / Internal Auditor
SUBJECT:
Quarterly School Financial Report for January, February, and March 2019
Each school is asked to report the quarter end account balance and transaction detail with the Apple Volume Purchase Program and return with your bank reconciliation. If your school has no Apple account, please so indicate and return.
Please include the account balance with Apple on the reconciliation sign off form and print a report or screen shot(s) of the balances and quarterly transactions from Apple’s website. If you need assistance, please contact your Curriculum Technology Specialist – Bonnie, Deana, Harrison, Nancy, Jay, and Raimee.
Please photocopy the selected elements and send to Accounting by May 3, 2019.
Please include:
If you have questions or need assistance, please call Jason Mott at (801)567-8388.
Thank you.
Cc:
Michael Anderson, Administrator of Schools
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
DATE:
March 25, 2019
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Cheryl Matson, Director of Insurance Services
SUBJECT:
Volunteer Hours
Volunteer reports need to be submitted to Insurance Services.
Workers’ Compensation insurance costs are based on numbers submitted by schools. It is important that this information be accurate and complete.
PTA figures must be separate from other volunteer hours.
Attached is a copy of the Volunteer Report for the period from December 1, 2018 to March 31, 2019.
Please complete this form and return it to
Cheryl Matson, Director of Insurance Services by
April 30, 2019.
Applications are now open for the summer History Academy for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade teachers. The Academy will run June 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7th. Teachers will receive instruction on using literacy skills to teach history, and will receive a stipend for attending and completing the Academy.
Priority will be given to school teams of a 4, 5 and 6 grade teacher or teams of grade level teachers. Only 15 slots are available. Applications need to be emailed to Pam Su'a at pamela.sua@jordandistrict.org by April 10.
To apply please submit the following information:
Selected teachers will be notified by April 15 and given further details.
DATE:
March 20, 2019
TO:
Principals
Assistant Principals
Administrative Assistants
FROM:
Administrator of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Planning & Student Services
SUBJECT:
Name Change Affidavit and Certification
Utah Administrative Code R277-419-10(4) allows schools to use a name other than what appears on a birth certificate provided the parent(s)/legal guardian(s) aver that there is a compelling need to protect their child.
When parent(s)/legal guardian(s) request such action, schools shall provide them with the “Name Change Affidavit and Certification” form. This form is found online at http://planning.jordandistrict.org/resources/school/. Once the form is completed and notarized it is returned to the school and the change is made in Skyward as though the student’s birth certificate had been changed. Place the original in the student’s cumulative folder and provide a copy for the parent(s)/legal guardian(s).
The new name identified on the form will be used as the official name designated on Jordan School District’s official transcripts and records. The “Name Change Affidavit and Certification” form does NOT constitute a legal name change.
After the name is changed in Skyward the school shall contact Information Systems who will update the student’s state SSID information.
Xc:
Name Change Affidavit and Certification
In order to increase security to Jordan School District computer systems, the following changes are being made for secondary school students:
If you have any questions, please contact the Information Systems help desk at 801-567-8737.
This training is for parents, teachers, related services personnel, administrators, and anyone else interested in helping kids with High Functioning Autism to succeed and thrive.
Please see flyer for details.
The attached process should be followed when anyone applies for or administers a state or federal grant.
The Avoid Deny Defend Student Training Video is available on the Auxiliary Services Web Site.
Please direct any parents/guardians that want to view this video to the Web page. The District welcomes opportunities for parents/guardians to preview curriculum being taught to students, to include emergency response strategies. Avoid Deny Defend has been added to supplement the existing Lockout and Lockdown protocols.
DATE:
Thursday, March 21, 2019
TO:
High School Principals
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Research Project - The Effect of Joint Training on Knowledge and Attitudes of Career and Technical Education and Special Education Professionals
The Research Review Committee has reviewed a research project in which your school has been asked to participate.
Project Title: The Effect of Joint Training on Knowledge and Attitudes of Career and Technical Education and Special Education Professionals
Applicant: Crystal Emery
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 project will involve the recruiting of a team of special education and CTE teachers to participate in 4 hours of professional development outside of contract time accompanied by a pre- and post-test.
Thank you for your assistance.
March 28, 2019
Elementary and Secondary Licensed Employees
Riverton High (Gym)
12476 S Silverwolf Way
Riverton Ut 84065
4:30-6:00 p.m.
See flyer below for more details. Please remember to bring your ID badge, as this event is for JSD licensed employees only.
The PowerPoint Presentations given, by Ben Jameson, in the March 19th Principals' Meeting are attached below. Please see the appropriate file for your level.
