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Administrators

FROM:
June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

IN HONOR OF JSD PARAEDUCATORS!

April 3rd was the official Paraeducator Appreciation Day and Western Governors’ University (WGU) is excited to announce a special initiative to honor and celebrate the invaluable contributions of paraeducators in Jordan School District.

We know the vital role Paraeducators play in supporting students, teachers, and the entire school community. Their dedication, compassion and hard work make a significant difference in the lives of students every day. In recognition of their outstanding efforts, WGU is promoting a paraeducator recognition program.

All JSD employees are encouraged to nominate a paraeducator that exemplifies excellence, goes above and beyond in their role and demonstrates a commitment to student success. This is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on those employees who make a profound impact in the classroom and beyond!

Nominations can be submitted through this online form - [SUBMIT NOMINEE HERE] and the deadline for submission is April 5th. Paraeducators that are nominated for this recognition will be put into a drawing for a special prize as a token of appreciation for their hard work and dedication.

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April 4, 2024

TO: 
Principals – South Jordan Schools ONLY

FROM: 
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Matt Alvernaz, School Safety Coordinator

SUBJECT:  
Safe Routes To School Meeting Sign Up (South Jordan Schools ONLY)

The City of South Jordan has reviewed the Safe Routes To School (SRTS) forms we submitted and is prepared to meet with each administration to discuss them.

The meetings will be held on April 16th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM over ZOOM. Each meeting will be held in 15-minute increments. Please select a time slot on the SIGN-UP sheet provided. Times are on a first come first served basis. Feel free to work with one another as needed.

If more time is required to discuss an issue in depth then we will schedule a time with the city soon after to do so.

Take a moment to review your maps on the new website, found at Safe Routes Utah, please ensure the routes are accurate and complete.

For any additional assistance or clarification please contact Matt Alvernaz at matt.alvernaz@jordandistrict.org or by phone at 801-567-8623.

ZOOM Link

SIGN-UP Link

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FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services

WHAT: Standard Response Protocol / Standard Reunification Method Half-Day Virtual Workshop led by The “I Love U Guys'' Foundation, paid for by USBE. There are two training dates for the same content and only one should be attended. Please note, these trainings do not include the train-the-trainer component, as previously offered. See below for details.

WHO: School Safety and Security Specialists, School Building Administrators, Crisis-Response Team Members, School-based Mental Health Professionals, School Resource Officers (SROs) / Law Enforcement, and other school employees and community partners who support school safety.

Number of participants: The first 400 registrants for each workshop. A waiting list of 50 people will be maintained.

WHEN: Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual)
OR
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Virtual)

WHERE: A Zoom link will be provided to participants after registration.

ACTION: Save your seat by registering for one of the following:

  • Registration • for Thursday, April 11, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Virtual)     Registration Form
  • Registration • for Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM (Virtual)      Registration Form

MORE INFORMATION: Visit The “I Love U Guys'' Foundation website for additional details.

QUESTIONS: Email the schoolsafetyprograms@schools.utah.gov.

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FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Staff Assistant in Teaching & Learning

Principals,

You and your instructional coach are invited to attend our Optional Admin and Coaches Illustrative Mathematics Learning Series. Please see the attached flyer for more information.

 

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FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Staff Assistant in Teaching & Learning

Principals,

Please be aware that our T&L elementary math team will be holding a Math Lead meeting on Monday, April 15th. See the attached flyer for details.

 

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FROM:
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Amanda Bollinger, Staff Assistant in Teaching & Learning

Principals,

Please be sure that your 6th grade teachers and special education teachers who work with 6th grade students on the core curriculum are aware of the required April 12 6th Grade Mathematics Kickoff to Our PD Learning Series Focusing on Refining and Elevating Our Practice “Our Work, Our Students”.

This is the Professional Development Kickoff Part 1 of our 3 part Learning Series focused on high-effect size evidence-based mathematical teaching practices.

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April 1, 2024

TO:
All Principals All Budget Directors

FROM:
John Larsen, Business Administrator
Daniel Ellis, Director of Accounting, Budgets & Audits
June LeMaster, Administrator, Human Resources
Steffany Ellsworth, Manager, Information Systems
Bonnie Brennan, Director of Insurance Services
Sarah Palmer, Director of Payroll
Kurt Prusse, Director of Purchasing

SUBJECT:
Year-End Processing Deadlines

Please observe the critical deadlines, included in the memo below, regarding the financial year-end processes for the 2023-24 year. Please review these dates as they could have a major effect on your location’s ability to operate.

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FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Nadine Page, Administrative Assistant

Take note of the following monthly newsletters with important communication about the School LAND Trust (SLT) Program.

Please share the March newsletter with your school community council members.

The newsletters are also accessible online on the USBE Website with different language options.

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All Administrative Assistants

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Nadine Page, Administrative Assistant

Deadline Extended to April 5, 2024

Reminder!

The LOG/TIMESHEET must be turned in to the school no later than April 5, 2024 so that amounts may be paid in the May 2024 paycheck. Payroll will take the information for payment from the Google Sheet.

Please make sure to total the hours listed on the Log/Timesheet and put this number on the Google Sheet. Double check to make sure ALL employees to be paid are listed and that their hours worked are correct. If you have questions please reach out to Nadine Page at x88182 or nadine.page@jordandistrict.org.

Below you will find the original documents sent out at the beginning of the school year with all the guidelines.

Dates were revised to have Log/Timesheets due on April 1st in order to provide payment on the May payroll in this JAM

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March 20, 2024

TO:  
All Administrators

FROM:    
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness

SUBJECT:  
Last Call for Prevention Workshop and Mandatory Prevention Plan Updates

We have added one last session for prevention planning on April 4th at the ASB Presentation Room (Entrance C). There will be two sessions on the 4th: 8:30-11:00, and 12:30-3:00. Substitute costs can be covered so a full team can attend!

*As a reminder, each school is required to maintain and update prevention plans annually. These funds and upcoming workshops are meant to support each school’s prevention plan. If you are interested in updating your plan without attending a workshop, visit Jordan Health and Wellness for detailed instructions.

Prevention Plans must be updated by April 26th and the prevention funding form completed by April 5th to take advantage of the grant funds available!

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April 1, 2024

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All Principals

FROM:  
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator

SUBJECT: 
Embrace - SCRAM Submit Button

Please utilize the submit feature in Embrace. You will still need to submit the paper version of the SCRAM this time around. This is the beginning of ensuring that our Embrace version of SCRAMS and paper version of SCRAMS are consistent. The plan is to use the Embrace SCRAM button this spring and to implement Embrace SCRAM and paper SCRAM. By spring of 2025 we should have enough data to determine if we can just use the Embrace SCRAM only for the 25-26 school year. More information will be provided in the End of Year SCRAM Memo.

NOTE: Preschool teachers do NOT use the Embrace submit button. They should continue to submit the paper SCRAM only.

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FROM:
Ami Shah, Officer Equity & Compliance

The final PD of the year is on April 11, 2024, at the JATC South from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. Prof. Dusty Jensen from USU will present on understanding the culture and needs of our Native American students.

All licensed employees will receive 2 hours of in-service pay and licensure points. The administrators are encouraged to attend.

Register for the PD HERE

Please see the flyer for additional information.

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June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

URGENT - Professional License Renewal Reminder

Teachers and other educators whose license will expire on June 30, 2024, are encouraged to begin the license renewal process IMMEDIATELY by going to the USBE website. Reminder letters regarding license renewal information will be sent out this month to individuals with expiring licenses.

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June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

Special Calendars are Coming Mid April

It is that time of year when Administrators review Licensed staff to determine who require a special calendar for the 2024-25 school year. Special Calendars are an essential Human Resources process to ensure appropriate contract pay, accurate time entry, and emergency employee tracking.

Examples for employee who may be on a special calendar include:

  • Educators in Job Share Assignments
  • Educators split between two or more locations
  • Educators on a 187 Modified or 207 Modified contract working modified hours or modified days (i.e. a .50 employee working 8 hours every other day or a 207 that works certain days during the summer that are not part of a normal 207 contract-usually in late June or early July)

If you have questions about special calendars please contact Brittany Bauer (x88214) or Jane Olsen (x88217).

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March 15, 2024

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Principals
Elementary and Middle School Resource Team Leaders
High School Special Education Team Leaders

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:
Special Education Resource Instructional Assistants for 2024-25
Special Education Support Class Instructional Assistants for 2024-25

If you have any questions, please contact your assigned teacher specialist or program administrator. We want to make sure everyone has the support staff necessary to meet student’s individual IEP needs. Critical Needs Requests due to your teacher specialist by Wednesday, April 17, 2024

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March 20, 2024

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All Principals

FROM:  
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Assistant Director of Special Education
Mike Trimmell, Ed.D., Special Education Administrator

SUBJECT: 
Inclusion Symposium 2024

This is a great opportunity to take teams of teachers to work together to discuss inclusive practices and strategies for students with disabilities in your schools. Funding for the symposium would need to come from school funds. Please consider sending teams of teachers and leaders to learn more about these inclusive practices.

Registration for the event can be found at the link on the attached memo.

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DATE:
March 20, 2024

TO:
Elementary Principals
Elementary Special Education Teachers
Secondary Special Education Teachers

FROM:
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Kim Lloyd, Director of Special Education
Brian King, Assistant Director of Special Education

SUBJECT:
"A Day in the Life of a Teacher with Inspire" PD Opportunity

The session will be facilitated by an N2Y expert and will focus on providing practical insights and strategies for effective implementation of this curriculum to support student learning.

Please join us to see how using Inspire can help make your groups more engaging and tailored to the unique needs in your resource classroom!

Date/Time: April 19th, 2024 from 1:30- 2:30 PM
Location: Google Meet (link will be sent out to all resource teachers via email)

See the memo below for more information.

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