Jordan School District
Blomquist Hale has one workshop coming up in June! See attached for the workshop flyer and details outlined below.
To register for any of our upcoming workshops, please visit the BH workshop website at blomquisthale.com/workshops/.
Jordan School District and the Salt Lake Bees are once again joining forces to show appreciation to all JSD employees by offering free tickets to an upcoming Bees game on Wednesday, August 7.
As the game gets closer, we will be sending an email to all employees with a link to sign up for tickets to the game.
Please provide your email in the form below if you would like us to send you an individual reminder about the game and signup.
We look forward to seeing you for a night at the ballpark!
Beginning in August, the Language & Culture Services team wants to hold a Spanish for Educators class. We are excited to help you communicate with your students!
Please complete the interest form at the link below, to help us gauge interest, and determine class times/locations. Classes will only be for licensed educators only.
Stipends will be provided, more information to follow.
IMPORTANT PAYROLL REMINDER TRUE TIME EMPLOYEES AND APPROVERS
If May 31 is the last day True Time employees and approvers are working before summer break, please make sure all True Time is submitted and approved on time to avoid a delay in receiving June paychecks. True Time employees MUST clock out and submit all of their True Time on their last day of work this week, no later than Friday, May 31. True Time approvers MUST approve all of their True Time by the end of the day May 31.
Employees should look at the True Time History to make certain all True Time has been submitted and approved before they leave for summer break. Attached are instructions for employees using True Time to monitor their payroll status:
Reviewing your True Time status will help avoid a delay in receiving your paycheck.
If you have questions or concerns, please call 801-567-8154 or visit payroll.jordandistrict.org.
The Advancing Pathways toward Equity and eXcellence with Educators of Multilingual Learners (APEX) Project is offered by the University of Utah and funded by the U.S. Department of Education. The APEX Project centers on advancing four professional development pathways including degree pathways that support educators of multilingual learners across varied professional roles. All pathways emphasize effective evidence-based practices for improving outcomes for multilingual learners. If you are interested, please see additional details below:
APEX Project Overview
The APEX Project Overview describes each of four professional development offerings. The implementation of each pathway is tailored to partner districts’ growing need for highly qualified educators of MLs and supported by district liaisons, year-long mentors/advisors, and local and national experts in ML-focused evidence-based instructional practices.
APEX Online, self-paced Intensive Training Series (ITS)
The APEX Online, self-paced Intensive Training Series (ITS) is geared for support personnel (paraeducators, family advocates, after school coordinators, etc.). They earn 4-credit hours of upper-level undergraduate credit. The flyer includes a link to the application/registration form. Unlimited enrollment is available. This is NOT an ESL endorsement but is training that aligns with TESOL standards structured for those in supporting roles.
APEX Summer Institute
The APEX Summer Institute includes a 2-week hybrid (online, & 4 in-person days at U campus) focused on Creating a welcoming, inclusive, literacy-rich environment for Newcomers and their families. This is an advanced training for teachers who already have their ESL endorsement and want to freshen up their skills. This earns them 3 credit hours of graduate-level continuing education credit. The flyer includes a link to the application/registration form. Enrollment is limited to 100.
The ESL/MED pathway has 10-15 slots available for Jordan School District employees. Teachers who join the current cohort that begins June 3 will be joining the Canyons District cohort, which means the limited number of in person meetings would be at the Canyons Administrative building. The good news is that the two summer courses are all fully online and the first in-person meetings would be Aug. 1 & 2 and the next course will be in October.
If you are interested, please see the links included in this announcement.
Would you like help teaching and supporting Multilingual Learners in your class? Come to one of these sessions at ASB. You will leave with basic tools to understand the needs of and apply strategies for teaching multilingual learners.
Register at forms.gle/QKtPsWne1yaVwvsn8 or use the QR Code in the flyer
Jordan School District takes great pride in your work and the role you play in education. We are pleased to continue honoring you for your time spent working in the District with “Years of Service Pins.”
As you reach your next employee milestone, please visit the Years of Service Pins website to request the pin representing your completed years of service. Employees can receive a different pin for every five years of service up to 50 years. Remember to include part-time and full-time years!
All employees can request their next pin using the link below. Here are the guidelines:
Are you interested in or currently pursuing a STEM endorsement? Let USBE PAY FOR YOUR EDUCATION! This is called the STEM Endorsement Incentive Program (EIP). See our EIP website for a full list of endorsements.
The next round of reimbursements applications is due May 29, 2024 for teachers who completed STEM courses in Winter 2023/Spring 2024
See the attached flyer and link to our EIP website for more information. If you have any questions, please reach out to your content consultant. We would love to talk to you!
Open Enrollment is May 15, 2024 through June 15, 2024 for an effective date of September 1, 2024
Online Insurance Enrollment System
InfinityHR/Arcoro (www.infinityhr.com) will be used for all benefit eligible employees to make benefit elections offered at Open Enrollment and for newly eligible employees. InfinityHR is also used to make changes due to qualifying events throughout the plan year. If you experience a qualifying event, you have 30 days to make changes.
All benefit eligible employees should login to the InfinityHR enrollment system to verify dependents, add beneficiary information and make open enrollment elections.
Health Insurance Benefit Changes
In an effort to maintain a comprehensive offering of benefits, while at the same time keeping premium increases to a minimum or at the current level, the following changes will be made for 2024-2025:
MEDICAL
Premiums
If you are a full-time employee and on the Traditional Plan you will see an increase to your premiums. Also, if you are a ¾ or ½ time employee your premiums have also been updated.
Traditional Plan
Value Plan
STAR Plan
FSA
DENTAL
VISION
Enrollment guide, premium sheets, carrier information, certificates and notifications (i.e., CHIP, Medicare D Creditable Coverage) are available for review on the District Insurance Department webpage (insurance.jordandistrict.org). If you require assistance in accessing the webpage you may contact the insurance office (contact information below).
Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) is a document, required to be made available by Health Care Reform. The purpose of the SBC is to provide information to help employees compare health plans.
The SBC is available on the District Insurance Department webpage. A paper copy will be provided upon request. If you have any questions regarding the SBC, please contact a member of the Insurance Department for clarification.
Please familiarize yourself with the benefits in the master policy. A copy will also be available on the District Insurance Department webpage.
Contact Information
Kori Thaxton: 801-567-8255 | kori.thaxton@jordandistrict.org
Angela Ross: 801-567-8341 | angela.ross@jordandistrict.org
Emily Nkele: 801-567-8146 | emily.nkele@jordandistrict.org
Infinityhr (Arcoro) Enrollment Instructions
Jordan District offers classes for a Gifted & Talented Endorsement, with a new cohort beginning in August 2024. A GT endorsement can benefit all teachers and all students in all classrooms!
Contact Rebecca Smith in Teaching & Learning for any additional questions (rebecca.smith@jordanstrict.org 88368).
The University of Utah is offering an online summer workshop focused on behavior management for paraprofessionals. The workshop will be held on June 1 from 9 - 11:30 a.m, or 12:30 - 3 p.m. Both meeting times will cover the same content. Please choose the time that works for you! Space is limited to 25 participants for each session. Register today to reserve your space!
Effective Teacher Training (ETT) will be offered this summer! This course is geared towards teachers who are ready to hone their Tier 1 classroom management approaches. Seats are limited and fill quickly, so learners need to register on JPLS as soon as possible. Pacing is flexible in this online course, so learners will be able to complete the content even with summer vacations.
Beneficial for: All general education and special education teachers Also welcome: Specialists, mental health providers, ESPs
Topics include:
Antecedents, behavior basics, class-wide and individual interventions, increasing academic effectiveness, data-based decision making, students with unique needs, and personal wellness.
Format:
This 7-week course will be offered online in an asynchronous format. Learners will engage with content and activities via Canvas. Although pacing is flexible, participants must complete the first module within the first week, or their spot will go to someone on the waitlist.
| Cohort | Dates | Course | Section | Register by |
| Summer 2024 | June 12 - July 31 | 101914 | 128138 | June 7 |
1 USBE credit is available at no cost for licensed employees who complete the course.
Note for instructional coaches: You can request to be an observer in the course instead of registering as a learner. Please email Melanie Dawson or Katie Jarvis if you are interested.
2024-25 BENEFITS OPEN ENROLLMENT
Open Enrollment is held from May 15, 2024 - June 15, 2024. Please join us for one of the open enrollment meetings. We are trying something new this year and will have several throughout the District. We will also be holding a virtual meeting if that is your preference. There will also be a recording on the insurance website by May 20, 2024. It is very important for you to know the upcoming changes prior to making your elections.
More information will be coming soon. If you have any questions or need assistance, please reach out to Insurance Services 801-567-8146 / insurance@jordandistrict.org and we will be happy to assist you.
KEEP Exit administration for the 2023-24 school year is still required by the state through the end of this year. The KEEP Exit window is scheduled during the end-of-year kindergarten testing days, which are Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24 with a make-up testing date of Friday, May 31. However, the official state test administration window opens Monday, May 6 and ends on the last day of school.
Data entry into the Data Gateway is due by Saturday, June 15. Those who are administering the KEEP Exit (including kindergarten teachers and classroom aides) should have been trained. Test administrators can access training in one of two ways:
The KEEP Exit materials included with this notification are:
Printed materials for the KEEP Exit are also available by emailing Ben Jameson with the quantity needed. Ben may also be contacted for any Data Gateway account or data entry issues.
Teachers enjoy high quality and convenience: AP Institute sessions are now offered Online and/or in-person locally.
Intermountain AP Summer Institute is the only institute of it's kind held in the state of Utah. 2024 marks the 14th year of operation as a College Board endorsed training. APSI offers the highest quality professional development in 18 content areas. Speak with your principal about how they may choose to sponsor your registration and stipend for this training opportunity.
June Session Information
The first summer Institute sessions will be held on June 10 - 13 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be sessions on the following subjects:
Registration & Details
July 2024 Sessions
The second summer Institute sessions will be held on July 9 - 12 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. There will be sessions on the following subjects:
Registration & Details
Check out the attached flyer for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for May. Learn Tips and Tricks, Sign Up for Upcoming PD, and Learn about Important Updates from the T & L team.
Back issues for the 2023-24 school year can also be found using the Canva link below.
The JATC South Greenhouse is holding a spring sale on their wide assortment of annuals, perennials, baskets, herbs, and veggies! The sale will be held from April 29 - May 30. If you have questions or need more information, please call 801-412-1312.
Did you miss the Mobile Mammogram back in February? If so, you have another chance to get an appointment, but don’t wait!! This is a very convenient way to get your necessary mammogram.
For questions, contact Insurance Services at 801-567-8285 or insurance@jordandistrict.org
Check out the May 2024 Moreton & Company Health Insights newsletter. Stories include:
Working For Mental Health - A new nationwide study indicates that workplace policies that provide employees with security and flexibility boost overall well-being–while encouraging workers to seek health services when they need it. Employment is a recognized determinant of health, and different aspects of a job can be beneficial or harmful to mental health. Published in the journal JAMA Network Open, the study found that employed adults with greater job flexibility and higher job security were less likely to experience serious psychological distress or anxiety.
Mental Well-Being - Your mental well-being includes how you think, behave, and feel. It helps you cope with stress, relate to others, and make decisions. According to the WHO, there is no specific definition of mental well-being, but it is generally accepted that, while it includes mental health, it goes far beyond treating mental illness.
Selecting A Mental Health Professional - Selecting the right provider for your needs is an important decision that should be made carefully. Since mental health professionals all have different roles, it’s important to understand what each can offer.