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DATE:
July 8, 2022

TO:
High School Principals

FROM:
C. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools

SUBJECT:
Athletic Classes Taught During School Day

Please list the athletic classes taught during the school day on the document below. Return the form to Cari Minnesota by July 31, 2022.

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Workshops focused on the enrichment side of Walk to Read will be offered in August for kindergarten teachers. The workshops are optional. Teachers will be paid two hours at inservice rate for attendance. Space is limited. Register on JPLS. 

  • Aug. 1 | 9 – 11 a.m. | ASB Auditorium
  • Aug. 1 | 12 – 2 p.m. | ASB Auditorium
  • Aug. 23 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. | ASB Auditorium

Teachers who choose to attend will be paid two hours at inservice rate.

REGISTER ON JPLS

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Beginning July 18, 2022, all usernames for the Perform system will be district emails.

This change will allow the evaluation department to better assist with evaluations and location of educators in the district and also take care of some glitches that have been encountered. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns to Rebecca Lee, (801) 567-8369. 

Note: Passwords that have been created will not change.

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The mileage reimbursement rate is based upon the IRS rate. Effective July 1, 2022, the reimbursement rate is $0.625 per mile. Please use the attached form when submitting for mileage reimbursement. All 2022 mileage reimbursement requests should be submitted as soon as possible. Click HERE to access the mileage form online.

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The Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning (LPDL) Academy is designed specifically for administrators to lead schools toward personalized and digital learning through research-based content and job-embedded experiences. Sign up today for the 2022-2023 cohort. Open to principals and assistant principals. For questions contact Jared Covili, 801-567-8191.

Cohort 4 Leadership in Personalized and Digital Learning-Link to Register

 

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DATE: 
Thursday, July 7, 2022

TO:   
High School Administrators

FROM:  
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Updated ACT Dashboards in Tableau

The ACT 11th grade testing dashboards have been updated in Tableau with 2021-22 assessment results. Dashboards include demographic filters for school and district level data as well as for individual student and teacher data.

ACT dashboards may be found here.
Explore > ACT 11th Grade Administration

For questions about these dashboards, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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DATE:    
Thursday, July 7, 2022

TO:   
Middle School Administrators

FROM:  
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability

SUBJECT: 
Updated Acadience Reading and RISE Dashboards in Tableau

The RISE dashboards have been updated in Tableau with 2021-22 assessment results. Dashboards include demographic filters for school and district level data as well as for individual student and teacher data.

RISE dashboards may be found here.
Explore > RISE > RISE Data Review and Analysis

For questions about these dashboards, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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DATE: 
Thursday, July 7, 2022

TO: 
Elementary School Administrators

FROM: 
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Updated Acadience Reading and RISE Dashboards in Tableau

The Acadience Reading and RISE dashboards have been updated in Tableau with 2021-22 assessment results. Dashboards include demographic filters for school and district level data as well as for individual student and teacher data.

Acadience Reading dashboards may be found here.
Explore > Acadience Reading & Early Literacy > Acadience Reading Analysis, 2015-Present

RISE dashboards may be found here.
Explore > RISE > RISE Data Review and Analysis

For questions about these dashboards, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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DATE:
Thursday, July 7, 2022

TO:  
High School Administrators

FROM:  
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability

SUBJECT:  
Fall 2022 Testing Bulletin

School administrators may view the most up-to-date testing bulletin, complete with test administration and survey administration windows, by clicking on High under the heading Testing Bulletins on the front page of the website for Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

You may also access the high school testing bulletin here or attached with this memo.

For questions about any of the 18 federal, state or district-mandated assessments or surveys, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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DATE:   
Thursday, July 7, 2022

TO: 
Middle School Administrators

FROM: 
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability

SUBJECT: 
Fall 2022 Testing Bulletin

School administrators may view the most up-to-date testing bulletin, complete with test administration and survey administration windows, by clicking on Middle under the heading Testing Bulletins on the front page of the website for Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

You may also access the middle school testing bulletin here or attached with this memo.

For questions about any of the 18 federal, state or district-mandated assessments or surveys, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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DATE: 
Thursday, July 7, 2022

TO:  
Elementary School Administrators

FROM:  
Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ben Jameson, Director of Evaluation, Research & Accountability

SUBJECT: 
Fall 2022 Testing Bulletin

School administrators may view the most up-to-date testing bulletin, complete with test administration and survey administration windows, by clicking on Elementary under the heading Testing Bulletins on the front page of the website for Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

You may also access the elementary testing bulletin here or attached with this memo.

For questions about any of the 18 federal, state or district-mandated assessments or surveys, please contact Ben Jameson in Evaluation, Research & Accountability.

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The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2022:

  • Curtis Jenson, principal at Elk Ridge Middle transferred to principal at South Jordan Middle, replacing Nicole Johnson who resigned.
  • Bryan Leggat, principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle transferred to principal at Elk Ridge Middle.
  • Aaron Hunter, assistant principal at West Jordan Middle transferred to principal at Joel P. Jensen Middle.
  • Michael Jacobson, special education teacher at Copper Hills High appointed assistant principal at West Jordan Middle.
  • Brandee Bergum, assistant principal at South Hills Middle appointed consultant in Teaching & Learning.
  • Aubri Moench, assistant principal at Jordan Hills Elementary appointed assistant principal at South Hills Middle.
  • Shana Mondragon, assistant principal at Oquirrh Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Herriman Elementary.
  • Joshua Sullivan, assistant principal at Herriman Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Fox Hollow Elementary.
  • Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at Fox Hollow Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Jordan Ridge Elementary.
  • April Thompson, assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Riverton Elementary.
  • Tyler (TJ) Davenport, assistant principal at Westvale Elementary transferred to assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary.
  • Carletta Taylor, retired from Greenville Public School District (MS) appointed assistant principal at Oquirrh Elementary.
  • Jerilyn Schafer, Instructional Coach at Westland appointed assistant principal at Westland Elementary.
  • Andrew Lovell, administrative intern at Spring Canyon Middle in Nebo School District appointed assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary.
  • Jennifer Manning instructional coach at the Child Development Center appointed assistant principal at Mountain Point Elementary.
  • TBD / Jordan Hills Elementary
  • TBD / Westvale Elementary
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DATE:   
June 30, 2022

TO:  
Elementary School Principals

FROM:
Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Jill Durrant, Administrator of Elementary Schools
Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Elementary Schools
April Gaydosh, Administrator of Elementary Schools
Becky Gerber, Administrator of Elementary Schools
Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services
Stacee Worthen, Counselor Consultant

SUBJECT:    
Elementary School Counselors

With the addition of 42 elementary school counselors Jordan District is now able to implement a full K-12 counseling program benefitting students and staff alike. To ensure initial and long-term program success, the K-12 program will include (but not limited to) the following:

  • Hiring highly qualified candidates
    • Hiring and retaining highly qualified Elementary School Counselors is a top priority. Elementary School Counselors will be interviewed and placed at elementary schools by the District’s Counselor Specialist to ensure that each school receive a highly qualified candidate. Schools may not hire their own elementary counselor. Please direct any counselor interested in an elementary position to apply using the district’s position advertisement.
    • Each elementary counselor will need an office where they can meet privately with individuals and/or small groups. Schools are encouraged to begin finding and creating the needed space, ordering a computer, access to a printer, phone, and other office supplies.
    • Elementary school counselors may not function as classroom assistants, program specialists, classroom teachers, etc.
  • School administrator training
    • Beginning Fall 2022, training will include resources on school counselor expertise, how to implement and utilize these professionals, and what elementary counselors may and may not do.
  • Elementary School Counselor Training
    • It is essential that elementary school counselors be allowed to prioritize their training, PLC’s, and professional development offered through the District’s Counselor Consultant. All trainings will be communicated through upcoming JAM’s.

Please direct any questions you may have to your Administrator of Schools or Stacee Worthen, Counselor Consultant (801.567.8309 or stacee.worthen@jordandistrict.org).

 

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DATE:  
June 20, 2022

TO:  
Elementary Principals
Elementary Media Assistants

FROM:  
Administrators of Schools
Carolyn Gough, Administrator, Teaching and Learning Department
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services Consultant

SUBJECT:
Quarterly Training Meetings for Elementary Media Assistants

In order to prepare and train elementary library media assistants to effectively provide services to elementary schools and to build consistency across elementary library programs, several training meetings have been scheduled for the 2022-23 school year. The participation of both of your library assistants in these meetings is appreciated and expected. The meetings are to be included in the assistants' allotted 17 hours. With the exception of August 17, 2022, the meetings have been scheduled on Fridays.

With the exception of the August meeting, they will be held at the venues shown below from 8:30-10:30 a.m.:

  • August 17, 2022 - Elk Ridge Middle School (1:00-3:30 p.m.)
  • October 14, 2022 - JATC South
  • January 13, 2023 - Viridian Event Center
  • April 14, 2023 - JATC South

Please share this information with your school’s elementary media assistants.

Please feel free to contact Norman Emerson (801-567-8364) if further information is needed. Thank you for your continued support of the library media program in Jordan District.

 

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DATE:   
June 20, 2022

TO:  
Secondary Principals
Secondary Media Specialists

FROM:
Administrators of Schools
Carolyn Gough, Administrator, Teaching & Learning
Norman Emerson, Instructional Support Services Consultant

SUBJECT:  
Networking Meetings for Secondary Media Specialists

In order to prepare and train secondary library media specialists to effectively provide services to their schools and to build consistency across the District’s library programs, several networking meetings have been scheduled for the 2022-23 school year. The participation of your media specialists in these meetings is appreciated.

The meetings will be held on the following dates from 8:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.:

  • September 14, 2022 (PDC 101)
  • October 12, 2022 (Viridian Center)
  • November 16, 2022 (South Jordan MS)
  • January 19. 2023 (Elk Ridge MS)
  • February 22, 2023 (South Hills MS)
  • March 10, 2023 (UELMA Conference)
  • April 12, 2023 (Oquirrh Hills MS)
  • May 17, 2023 (PDC 101)

Please share this information with your school’s teacher-librarian.

Please feel free to contact Norman Emerson (801-567-8364) if further information is needed. Thank you for your continued support of the library media programs in Jordan District.

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Some reminders for renting a vehicle when traveling for District business:

1) Indicate the rental needs such as size of vehicle and length of time on the initial travel request form. This is how the supervisor approves the use and expense of a rental vehicle before the travel occurs.

2) Many hotels will charge to park a vehicle. Remember to include those charges in your cost estimates on the travel request form.

3) There are two state contracts for rental vehicles through Hertz and Enterprise. By renting through a state contract, there are liability protections for the driver. The District Travel Buyer will, upon request, make the car rental reservations under a state contract.

4) Rental vehicles reserved outside a state contract may add additional cost and/or personal liability to the driver. Therefore, it is strongly recommended rental vehicles be reserved on a state contract through the District Travel Buyer.

5) No rental vehicle expenses (reservations, parking, and fuel) can be prepaid by the Travel Buyer. These expenses must be paid by the person actually renting/driving the vehicle either using their P-Card or a personal credit card (for subsequent reimbursement).

6) Remember to keep your receipts when paying for pre-approved vehicle rentals.

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NEW FULL TIME (PAID) ADMINISTRATIVE INTERNSHIP OPENINGS for 2022-23

JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT is offering Elementary and Secondary paid administrative internship openings for the 2022-23 academic year. These positions are available immediately. Applications are open now through July 6, 2022 at midnight. Please only apply once under your preferred level.

Please refer to the details below:

  • Applicants must select their level of preference (elementary, middle or high) and submit only one application.
  • Selected applicants will be interviewed.
  • Assignments are for 1-year only, with no guarantee of a permanent administrative position.
  • Internal applicants, if selected, will be treated as an employee on a leave of absence for the current school year. Internal applicants chosen as an intern will have the right to return to a comparable licensed position at the end of the internship.

Applicants must:

  1. be enrolled in a university administrative/leadership program, OR
  2. have a current in state or out-of-state administrative license, OR
  3. be in the JSD Administrative Pool.
    • Elementary Administrative Interns are paid on a teacher salary schedule – 187-day contract plus 20 additional days (total of 207 days).
    • Secondary Administrative Interns are paid on a teacher salary schedule – 187-day contract plus 10 additional days (total of 197 days).
    • A night stipend will be added according to level.
    • Assignment locations are to be determined.

If you are interested in this internship opening, click HERE to apply!

Click here for a Frontline application tutorial  https://employment.jordandistrict.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/34/How-to-Apply-Frontline.pdf

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Please see the attached documents for information regarding transportation priorities and the moratorium dates for 2022-23. High School Administrators, please share with your athletic director. Thank you!

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