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Jordan School District Board authorizes up to four (4) full-time employees to be selected for leave.

Sabbatical Leave
Sabbatical leave provides a 1-year leave for professional study. Educators who have completed at least seven years of continuous service in JSD may apply. Employees on sabbatical leave receive one-half of their salary. Please read Policy DP333 NEG – Sabbatical Leave for complete information. Applications are reviewed by the Local Professional Improvement Committee and approved by the Board.

Educational Leave
Educators who have worked in Jordan School District for at least three (3) consecutive years may apply for an Educational Leave. Educational leaves are for continued study and must include an outline of studies along with the application. Please read Policy DP332 NEG – Educational Leave for complete information. Educational Leave is without pay.

Applications for 2025-26 Sabbatical and Educational Leaves are due Feb. 1, 2025. Additional questions can be referred to Chris Westra, 801-567-8657.

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Refugee Mentors PosterThe Language & Culture Services team is happy to have refugee mentors assigned to each feeder system. These mentors will have 25-30 students that will meet them twice a month to follow up with their interests, involvement in school activities, friends, employment, family life, attendance, and grades.

Weekly collaboration to update tracking spreadsheet, share successes, work through student concerns and training/personal development as the opportunities arise. This will assist schools in gaining a better understanding of student needs and learning so that they can be successful in your school.

Please pass out permission slips to get parent permission and we will begin work with you soon.

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Language & Culture Services LogoThis endorsement program is open to K-12 contracted licensed personnel in Jordan School District.  This does not include substitute teachers or paraprofessionals who are licensed.

IMPORTANT: As of August, 2024, the JSD ESL Endorsement program has been updated to a competency based endorsement that aligns with TESOL standards and USBE requirements. This means the endorsement has undergone some changes and is formatted differently than in previous years. You will earn an endorsement with the Utah State Board of Education. A university credit option through SUU is available at your own expense. Language & Culture Services will not be paying for university credit.

NOTE: Your employee email that ends with  "@jordandistrict.org" will be used for ALL correspondence.

Applicants will be placed in the order in which applications are received.

You can sign up for the endorsement using the link below. For more information, please contact your Language Teacher Specialists.

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If you are a contracted employee and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after Winter Recess for any reason not listed in policy DP335NEG or DP335B, you must submit a request as follows:

How to Request
During the window, the employee must send the request through email. Please include your name, school, position, and the date you are requesting the leave. Requests left on voicemail or over the phone will NOT be accepted.

The employee will receive an email confirmation within two working days after submitting the request. If the employee does not receive a confirmation email, then Human Resources has NOT received your request and your leave will not be approved.

School Holiday Date of Holiday Critical Days Window
Winter Recess
(All Licensed)		 Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025 Dec. 20, 2024 and Jan. 6, 2025 Nov. 9 – Nov. 19, 2024
Winter Recess
(All ESP)		 Dec. 24, 2024 - Jan. 1, 2025 Dec. 20, 2024 and Jan. 6, 2025
(245 works Dec 27, 30, 31)		 Nov. 10 – Nov. 20, 2024
  • Licensed - Personal Leave Before & After Holiday
  • ESP - Personal Leave Before & After Holiday

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Program Budget Codes Document CoverUnderstanding the proper budget code to utilize when coding payroll for employees has been a struggle for staff. Our current function and object codes are numerous and confusing. In an effort to simplify and streamline our budget codes, Accounting has updated function and object codes. You can view the updated Department Budget Code Book by going to the Accounting department page or by visiting the link below.

Please review these adjustments and contact Jaime Barrett at 801-567‐8315 with any questions or concerns.

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Survey PageFor All School Employees:

We invite you to take Jordan School District’s Faculty Stakeholder Input Survey for your school. This survey includes questions about your school’s learning environment and academic support.  You will have an opportunity to answer questions specific to your principal, assistant principal(s) and licensed support staff such as counselors, instructional coaches, social workers, library media coordinators, cluster leaders, school psychologists, and speech language pathologists. Your responses will give us important information to make our schools even better. We sincerely appreciate your time in taking this survey.

The survey is completely confidential and brief; it contains 50 questions and takes about 9-12 minutes to complete. You can take the survey online by following this link.

Please complete the survey by Tuesday, November 26th.

Questions or feedback about the survey may be directed to Ben Jameson (ben.jameson@jordandistrict.org) in Assessment, Research & Accountability.

Thank you for your time and participation!

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The following is a new administrative assignment:

Transfer effective Jan. 2, 2025:

  • April Gaydosh, elementary level Administrator of Schools, transferred as Administrator in the Human Resources Department, replacing June LeMaster who is retiring.

Two elementary level Administrator of Schools positions will be available as of Jan. 2, 2025. Each AOS will supervise approximately 13 elementary schools. Watch for the application to open next week and interviews will be held on Dec. 2, 2024.

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Jordan Credit Center web pageThe Jordan Credit Center page on the Teaching & Learning website features a variety of graduation credit services offered to JSD students including: original credit, grade replacement, credit recovery and options to demonstrate competency for credit.

Check out the Jordan Credit Center page at tl.jordandistrict.org/secondary/credit/

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2024 W2 Opt Out FlyerPlease be aware that you can opt out of receiving a printed District W-2 form. Instead, an electronic copy will be provided. You can opt out of your District printed W-2  by going to Skyward Employee Access by Midnight on Dec. 10.

  • Choose the electronic W-2 by selecting the “I do not need a printed copy”…
  • Electronic W-2’s will be available in Employee Access for printing/viewing by mid-January.
  • Opt out and win one of many prizes! A drawing for the prizes will be held on Dec. 11. Employees will be contacted.
  • District printed W-2’s will be mailed by Jan. 31.

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Salt Lake County Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Survey FlyerWe Need Your Feedback To Understand Our Community's Natural Hazard Risk

What hazards concern you? Salt Lake County needs your input on the risks from natural, man-made, and technological hazards that could affect the county, and what actions should be taken to reduce those risks.

The information you provide will help shape the updated multi-jurisdictional hazard mitigation plan.

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Sparking Minds PD FlyerTeaching & Learning is offering an optional, half-day PD for all elementary teachers, and a full-day PD for all middle school ELA and SS teachers: Sparking Minds – Transform your Teaching with Engaging Questions, Socratic Seminars, and Dynamic Dialogue.

Elementary PD Info
The Elementary PD will include supporting information for Wit & Wisdom and will be offered specific to grade bands: K, 1-2, 3-4, 5-6. Half-day substitutes will be provided. Please see the flier for details and dates.

Middle PD Info
The middle school PD is specifically for ELA and social studies teachers. Full-day substitutes will be provided. Please see the flier for details and dates.

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Nov. 2024 T&L NewsletterCheck out the links below for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for November. Learn Tips and Tricks, Sign Up for Upcoming PD, and Learn about Important Updates from the T & L team.

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Nov. 2024 Kindergarten Night Out FlyerAll kindergarten teachers, coaches and administrators are invited to join T&L for an informative Kindergarten Night Out where we will explore the new Open Up Math resources. See the below for more details.

  • Wednesday, Nov. 13th, 2024
  • 4:15-5:15 PM Collaboration
  • 5:15-6:15 PM Presentation Room

Prepare to explore Open Up Resources (O.U.R.), a top rated curriculum crafted to spark curiosity, enhance critical thinking, and promote active engagement. This innovative approach focuses on the 8 Effective Mathematical Teaching Practices. O.U.R. encourages students to take ownership of their learning, by fostering exploration, student thinking, and collaboration. Each lesson offers rigorous activities and routines that provide opportunities for students to deeply understand, reflect, and grow. Join us in redefining the way students think, learn, and build proficiency. We will discuss high impact teaching strategies, participate in an image talk, math games, and address the major works. Come get a sneak peak and be the teacher in the know!

Please sign up at pd.jordandistrict.org.

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The Utah State Board of Education Teacher Salary Supplement Program (TSSP) qualifications and application deadlines are available for 2024-25. The application deadlines are printed below.  Information regarding the TSSP program and qualifications is found at the following Utah State Board of Education (USBE) link:

Application Term Dates
An application term indicates a preference of when and how often the educator would like to receive any bonus. Applicants may select one of the following terms before the respective deadline:

Term # of Payments Application Available & Accepted Application Deadline
Trimester 3 Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 6 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2024 11:59 p.m.
Semester 2 Tuesday, Oct.1, 2024 6 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 2025 11:59 p.m.
Annual 1 Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024 6 a.m. Wednesday, April 30, 2025 11:59 p.m.

Please note that the 2024-25 school year will be the final funding opportunity under the current TSSP. The Utah Legislature has approved the new Salary Supplement for Highly Needed Educators (SHiNE) Program in the 2024 session that will go into effect July 1, 2025.

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Nov. 2024 DHH NewsletterThe JSD Teachers for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Team has created a monthly newsletter.  The full newsletter for this month can be found at the link below. Stories include:

I Can Do It: Students with an IEP - IEP’s will address any areas where a student is not on grade level with their peers. Otherwise, you can assume that they can do any of the work your regular ed students can do, including being called upon to participate in classroom activities.

I Can Do It: Students with a 504 - Providing accommodations for these students allows them to do the same work as other students in your class.

Best Practices - Ask DHH students open-ended questions. Ask DHH students to repeat instructions. Interpreters are not their partners. Help DHH students self-advocate. Special privileges shouldn’t be given on the basis of hearing status. Only one ‘speaker’ at a time and identify who it is.

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URS Retirement Presentation Schedule FlyerLet URS help you understand your benefits and plan a bright future. Whether you're age 20 or 90, whether you have three months or 30 years until retirement... This is for you.

Come learn about your URS benefits. Open to ALL full and part-time employees. Each session will cover URS savings plans along with Tier 1 and Tier 2 pension systems.

  • South Hills Middle Media Center | Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.
  • District Office Payroll Conference Room | Friday, Nov. 15 | 12 - 1 p.m.
  • Joel P. Jensen Middle Media Center | Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.
  • South Jordan Middle Media Center | Thursday Feb. 20, 2025 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.
  • Mountain Creek Middle Media Center | Monday March 10, 2025 | 4 – 5:30 p.m.

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Dear Administrators and K-5 Teachers,

Jordan School District invites you to preview the Open Up Resources K-5 Mathematics curriculum, which is under consideration for adoption following the discontinuation of our current Math Expressions program. After 11 years, this transition reflects our commitment to providing the most effective educational tools for our students.

In making this decision, we took feedback from many different stakeholders, including math leads, principals, instructional coaches, and district specialists. This is something we took very seriously, and this is the next step in refining and advancing our teaching practices in mathematics, ultimately benefiting our students.

The open house will take place at the Jordan School District Auxiliary Building, Entrance D, 7905 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah, on the following dates:

  • Monday, Nov. 4: 7 a.m.  - 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov. 6: 12 - 7 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Nov.13: 12  - 7 p.m.

We encourage you to explore its features, which align with the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards, emphasizing mathematical reasoning, problem-solving, and conceptual understanding.

To further explore the curriculum and access additional resources online, please use the following links.

To access teacher materials, please sign up using your Jordan District email. It is quick and easy to sign up. 

Your feedback is invaluable as the Jordan School District School Board will make a final decision regarding this proposed curriculum at the Board meeting on November 26, 2024. Public comments are welcome in person or via email at the Board meetings. Email contact information for Board members can be found on our Board of Education page.

Thank you for your dedication to educational excellence and for participating in this important review process.

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Sample CardsMany employees received multiple medical ID cards from PEHP.  Insurance Services have confirmed that the errors have been corrected.  Participants should have all received the correct card.  Double check to make sure your card is showing correct plan information that you are enrolled in.  Plan information can be found on the Insurance Services website. Please be aware that your ID cards will come in a plain white envelope.  This is a reminder so you don't discard them.

A copy of your ID information can always be found by logging on to the PEHP website and creating or signing into your account.  Once you are on the main page, use the drop down menu and click on "My Benefits" then "Coverage & ID Card".

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact Insurance Services at 801-567-8146 or insurance@jordandistrict.org

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Nov. 2024 Blomquist Hale WorkshopsBlomquist Hale has three workshops coming up in November. See attached for the workshop flyers and details outlined below. 

  • Topic: Bio-Psycho-Social Mental Health (Presented by Levo Mind Care)
    Date: Nov. 7
    Time: 10 – 11 a.m. MT
    Location: Online!
  • Topic: Loving Yourself
  • Date: Nov. 12
  • Time: 12 – 1p.m. MT
  • Location: Online!
  • Topic: Managing How You Experience The Holiday Season  
  • Date: Nov. 13
  • Time: 12 – 1 p.m. MT
  • Location: Online!

To register for any of our upcoming workshops, please visit our website at blomquisthale.com/workshops.

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  • Nov. 2024 Important Payroll Information FlyerPayroll Due: Nov. 4
  • View Your Paycheck: Nov. 21
  • Payday: Nov. 25

Professional Development Day
Nov. 8 - No Students

Thanksgiving Recess
All Traditional, 206/207Contracts: Nov. 27 - 29
All 242, 245 Contracts: Nov. 28 - 29

Critical Days: Nov. 26 & Dec. 2
Applies to all Licensed & ESP Employees

As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Licensed & ESP employees who have not been approved by Human Resources for using an annual/personal day on Critical Days may be docked (licensed $161 or ESP 40% of their daily rate) unless the leave reason is listed as an exception in policy. If applicable, the reason & the policy exception must be written in the time off description box.

View the Critical Days FAQ here.

Direct Deposit is Required!
If you do not have direct deposit your check will be held in the Payroll Department at the District Office for pickup.

To sign up for or update your direct deposit you can do so via Employee Access:

Once you sign up for Direct Deposit on Skyward, please call Payroll and we will send your paycheck to your school or home.

Sub Payroll Deadlines
Pay Period: Oct. 16 - 31 Due:  Nov. 1
Payday: Nov. 10
Pay Period: Nov. 1 - 15 Due: Nov. 15
Payday: Nov. 25

True Time Deadlines
Pay Period: Oct. 7 -  Nov. 3
EMPLOYEES: Please submit your timesheets at the end of each work week
APPROVERS: Please ensure you are approving time sheets weekly for accuracy