Fall Conference for Middle Level Student Leaders - Student Government, NHS, NJHS, Peer Leadership
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Register by email to later than September 25, 2019
See flyer for registration details.
High School Guidelines of Choreography/Music Composition Payments – August 2019
DATE:
October 10, 2014
TO:
High School Principals
FROM:
John Larsen, Interim Deputy Superintendent
Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools, Herriman Feeder
SUBJECT:
High School Guidelines of Choreography/Music Composition Payments
In an effort to provide additional opportunities to come up with a variety of choreographed dances or music pieces, the attached guidelines were created when it involves a current employee. Please make sure the guidelines are followed if you are considering paying a current employee for work above and beyond their current contract.
Policy DP339 – Released Time – Professional – Revised August 27, 2019
Click here to see revised policy DP339. Please share with the appropriate staff members.
EL Cultural Task Force Meeting – September 12, 2019
Middle and High School Principals:
Please see flyer for details.
School Community Council Training Schedule 2019-20 (Revised 8.29.19)
Principals:
Please share the attached flyers with your School Community Council members. One flyer contains dates for Jordan School District trainings. The other is provided by USBE and has the list of the trainings they are offering. As a reminder, new principals and new chairs are required to attend one of these trainings. A video will be available for training purposes if needed.
Utah Compose Rostering Delay – August 2019
DATE:
Thursday, August 29, 2019
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research and Accountability
SUBJECT:
Utah Compose Rostering Delay
We received word from USBE that Utah Compose is not yet ready for classroom use. They asked us to disseminate the following message to all educators that could potentially use Utah Compose:
USBE was notified by Measurement Inc. that the Utah Compose upload is continuing slowly. Courses and students continue to be added but users will still see incomplete class rosters and/or missing courses. All courses and students will be loaded by Monday, September 2. In an effort to expedite the upload process, all school and district administrative functions have been suspended until the teacher and student accounts are complete. No school or LEA-level reports will be available until that time. Thank you for your patience. If you have any additional questions or concerns, please contact Kim Rathke kim.rathke@schools.utah.gov
We have sent this information to teachers as well. Please contact Ben Jameson or Kim Rathke at USBE with any questions or concerns you may have. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Regional Conference & Exposition – October 16-18, 2019
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) Regional Conference & Exposition - October 16-18, 2019 in Salt Lake City
Connect with colleagues in the math education community, share knowledge, and learn about the resources, tools, and classroom best practices you can use to enhance your teaching and drive student success.
Whether you're a Pre-K to Grade 12 classroom teacher, math coach, administrator, math teacher educator, preservice teacher, or math specialist, this is your unique opportunity to access superior math resources right on your doorstep.
Early Bird registration ends September 11, 2019. Get a discount for groups of 5 or larger.
School FTE Audit Reports 2019-20
DATE:
August 27, 2019
TO:
All Principals (Traditional)
FROM:
HR Administrators
SUBJECT:
School FTE Audit Reports 2019-20
As promised, this year the School FTE Audit Reports may be completed electronically!
The HR administrators are excited to offer an electronic school audit report to all principals, which eliminates the required in-person appointments of the past. However, in-person appointments will also be made available to new and experienced principals who prefer to review these reports in-person with an HR administrator. Instructions for both processes are outlined below:
Electronic FTE Audit Process:
- September 1 - 13, 2019 – Complete the Payroll audit which is necessary to ensure contracted employees are paid correctly. HR will enter any changes from the Payroll audit and will prepare the School FTE Audit Reports by location.
- September 25, 2019 – HR will share with administration and administrative assistant the School FTE Audit Reports via Google Sheets to be reviewed with the administrative assistant, nutrition manager, and head custodians respectively. These reports will include verification of faculty/staff, FTE, budget codes and a list of employees with associate level licenses (underqualified). Please refer to the “Instructions” sheet for assistance in completing the audit.
- October 4, 2019 – DUE DATE for the FTE School Audit Reports to be completed for HR to process. Please email an HR administrator when you have completed your audit. HR then forwards this information to the Utah State Board of Education. All completed documents for underqualified teachers should be scanned and emailed to an HR administrator by the due date.
- Resources are available on the AdminOnly site to assist you in completing the audit. Resources include Temporary Employment Agreements and Letter of Authorization forms for underqualified teachers.
- THE BEST NEWS OF ALL – All corrections made on the School FTE Audit Report will be made by HR upon return. Change forms will not be required; however, new hires not listed on the report will require the submission of a hire sheet to HR.
In-person FTE Audit Process:
- Complete steps 1 and 2 above. This includes making any changes to the audit Google Sheet prior to the audit appointment.
- September 30 through October 4, 2019 are the in-person audit appointments with the HR administrators. The time necessary for each appointment will depend on the school level for which you are assigned. Principals may schedule an in-person audit appointment at any time by clicking the following link: https://jordanschooldistricthr.setmore.com/resourcebookingpage/ra7401561145687524
We are hopeful the electronic version of the School FTE Audit Report process will be an improvement for you and your staff. Please feel free to share any feedback regarding this process with an HR administrator. We will consider all suggestions and work to improve this process for future use.
Thank you for your time and assistance.
Assistant Principal Directory – Elementary and Middle Schools 2019-20
Assistant Principal Directory – High, Technical and Special Schools 2019-20
TSSA Opportunity for English Language Arts – SUU Writing Conference – September 19-20, 2019
SUU is hosting a writing conference on Sept. 19-20th that will cover creative non-fiction and essay writing. This is a great opportunity for you to offer TSSA funds to teachers who would like to participate. Information on the conference will be sent out to ELA Department Chairs on Friday.
New 5th Grade Maturation Program 2019-20
We are pleased to announce a new 5th grade maturation program. Because maturation is part of the 5th grade core curriculum, the new videos and permission forms may be found on the Teaching and Learning website under Health and Wellness. Your 5th grade teachers may show the videos, as long as the parent permission forms are signed. Two 30-minute videos (one for boys and one for girls) and the permission forms can be found at this link:http://pe.jordandistrict.org/healthandwellness/. The videos are professionally produced, and are very good. You may invite your school nurse to attend, if you wish. The nurses are happy to come to answer questions. However, the presentation is up to the school to set up and show. Call Nancy Ward or your school nurse if you have questions.
Updated Payroll Rosters – August 2019
Payroll Rosters have been updated. There are multiple tabs at the bottom of the spreadsheet. Administrative assistants should select the roster that best suits their needs. Please replace the old rosters with these new ones. If you have questions or suggestions please contact the Payroll Department.
Important Payroll Dates for September 2019
Please see document below for important dates and reminders.
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate All Schools, Traditional and YRE – August 22, 2019
DATE:
August 22, 2019
TO:
All Principals
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate
All Schools, traditional and YRE
Please see memo below.
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate YRE Schools – August 22, 2019
DATE:
August 22, 2019
TO:
District Administration
FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services
SUBJECT:
1st Day Enrollment vs. the Estimate
Year-round Schools, Tracks A, B, C & D
(based on August 21, 2019 count)
Please see memo below.
Safety Share – Hand Sanitizer and Disinfectant Wipes – August 2019
As we start the 2019-20 school year, schools are preparing to keep a clean and healthy environment. The District does not supply hand sanitizer or disinfectant wipes. These products often contain alcohol or bleach and may cause skin and eye irritation or injury, intoxication, illness, and may be flammable. Schools that purchase or receive donations of these items are advised to take the following precautions:
- Obtain non-toxic products if possible
- Keep hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes locked up, inaccessible to students
- Obtain a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) from the manufacturer; usually by Googling the name brand, product SDS
- Keep the SDS on file and readily available for proper handling, protective equipment advisory, first aid, and other safety information
- Use these products with staff supervision
- Be aware of allergies and sensitivities
Utah K-12 Mathematics Leadership and Coaching Institute 2019-20
An institute held over 6 days throughout the school year for elementary and secondary mathematics educators with strong content knowledge who are working in positions that involve leadership and coaching.
Application Due: August 30, 2019
Elementary Mathematics Specialist Endorsement Course Offerings 2019-20
We have some exciting news! The Utah State Board of Education recently created an Elementary Mathematics Specialist Endorsement as an option to earn in addition to the Elementary Mathematics Endorsement. USBE is sponsoring a cohort for elementary educators who have already earned the Elementary Mathematics Endorsement to complete the two new courses. The purpose of the Elementary Mathematics Specialist Endorsement is to prepare elementary teachers to focus on mathematics teaching as a special area of interest and for leadership or coaching responsibilities in schools and districts. Teachers, teacher leaders, coaches, specialists, and supervisors are welcome to apply; preference will be given to educators currently serving in leadership capacities.
Application Due: August 23, 2019
Elementary Mathematics Specialist Institute for NEW Elementary Coaches and Specialists 2019-20
An institute held over 6 days throughout the school year for elementary mathematics coaches and specialists who are new to their positions (serving in current roles less than three years) and are currently transitioning from the classroom to the role of a specialist or coach.
Application Due: August 23, 2019
