Jordan School District
We are excited to welcome Kelly Stewart, our Great Minds trainer, who will join us via Zoom for our final session. Her years of teaching and coaching Wit & Wisdom have given her a wealth of knowledge to share. Celebrate Year One and look forward to next year! There will be a preview of the 2025-26 pacing guides.
The following are new administrative assignments:
New Assignments effective July 1, 2025:
The Challenge Obstacle Run is a family-friendly fundraising obstacle course run open to all ages and created to make a difference in Jordan District Classrooms! Sponsored by local businesses and Jordan Education Foundation, 100% of proceeds go directly toward Classroom Grants benefiting students & teachers in Jordan District!
The Challenge Run is open to the community with participation from all of our schools. Teachers can run free by registering with the promo code "Teacher2025."
The run begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 10 and ends with a (free), fun family festival with lots of free giveaways. You can participate in any one of the events (Obstacle Run, Festival, Fundraising) or in all three! Bring your family, friends and neighbors for a super fun day!
Come see what all the fun is about! For more details and to register online, please visit jefchallenge.org.
Check out the links below for the latest updates from Teaching & Learning for the month. Learn Tips and Tricks, Sign Up for Upcoming PD, and Learn about Important Updates from the T & L team.
Payroll Due: May 2As 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.
Last 5 Days of School June 2 - June 6
As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Annual/Personal leave shall not be taken during the last five days that students are in school unless listed as an exception in policy.
Important - Last Day of School
If June 6 is an employee's last working day, all True Time must be submitted and approved by the end of the day.
True Time Deadlines:
Pay Period: April 7 - May 4
EMPLOYEES: Please submit your timesheets at the end of each work week
APPROVERS: Please ensure you are approving time sheets weekly for accuracy
Sub Payroll Deadlines
Pay Period: April 16 - April 30
Due: May 1
Payday: May 10
Pay Period: May 1 - May 15
Due: May 15
Payday: May 23
SCHOOLS: Please ensure Subs are verified weekly
Payroll Tip of the Month: How to Update your W4
Print a Form W4 using the link below. Complete the first page, including your SSN, Signature & Date. Please DO NOT email this form to Payroll. You can send it via District Mail, hand deliver to the Payroll Department or Mail it to: 7387 S. Campus View Drive West Jordan, UT 84084
This 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.
Blomquist Hale has two workshops coming up in May. See attached for the workshop flyers and details outlined below.
To register for any of our upcoming workshops, please visit our website at blomquisthale.com/workshops/
Jordan District is offering a summer cohort of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) to ANY Employee. MBSR is an interactive 8-session, scientifically researched method for reducing physical and psychological suffering while building resilience, balance, and peace of mind. All classes will occur at Juniper Elementary throughout June and July; see the schedule below.
Joining this cohort includes a quality mat (of your choosing) and cushion! This is an incredible value at $35 (thanks to JEF) and is a special offering for Jordan District Employees (the class, mat, and cushion could cost $700+!)
Class Schedule:
Learning to practice mindfulness provides a way of relating directly with whatever is happening in your life, a way of taking charge of your life, of consciously and systematically noticing and responding to your own stress and pain, and to the challenges and demands of living. This starts with cultivating present-moment attention in an open, nonjudgmental way. MBSR is a nonsectarian, scientifically researched approach that is in harmony with any faith-based tradition.
Learn more about MBSR at the link below.
Join us in celebrating our awesome lunch staff on National school Lunch Hero Day on Friday, May 2!
When we say school nutrition professionals are heroes, we mean it! That's why we celebrate them every spring with the National School Lunch Hero Day. Join schools across the country that are recognizing the difference these team members make for every child who comes through their cafeteria.
WIDA Scores will be available in early May. As you are reviewing data and preparing to send home letters to families, consider the following resources:
If you have any questions, please reach out to your school’s Language Teacher Specialist - lcs.jordandistrict.org/language.
Make sure your True Time is ready to be paid.
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 below 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.
Language & Culture Services is providing a series of Professional Development throughout the summer, beginning in May!
May 19 & 20 - Addressing Discriminatory Language in Schools
For Administrators & Counselors only. Click on a date below to enroll.
Location: ASB Auditorium
June 17 & 20 - Family Engagement & Newcomer Support
For administrators/school leaders, teachers. Click on a date below to enroll.
Location: Juniper Elementary School
July 29 & 31
Instructing Multilingual Learners
For educators and licensed staff working with & instructing MLs. Click on a date below to enroll.
Location: Juniper Elementary School
Interpreter Certification Course
For JSD Employees providing interpretation in schools
Enroll here
All K-5 teachers have the opportunity to participate in an optional Day 3 Planning Day as part of our Open Up Math Training Series. Teachers may choose to earn a $400 stipend for planning off-contract time during the summer (by Aug. 5) or have T&L cover the cost of a substitute during contract time before the end of the school year.
In order to receive the stipend or have the substitute covered, please follow the directions provided in the attached Day 3 Planning Day Evidence Form. Teachers will then upload the attached form using the Day 3 Stipend/Substitute Submission Google Form link below.
Jordan School District is excited to announce the School-Based Associates (SBA) program for the 2025-26 school year. For many years, past CITES/ BYU Public School Partnership Associates participants have asked about bringing the powerful learning experiences within CITES/ BYU Public School Partnership Associates back to their colleagues in the classroom. JSD School-Based Associates will now make that desire a possibility!
The JSD School Based Associates mini grant awards will help schools nurture classroom teacher leaders (who are prior Associates alumni) as they facilitate cohort sessions for their school. The grant funds include a compensation stipend for teacher leaders. School cohorts explore ideas toward gaining a deeper understanding of education and the Partnership Commitments. Associates fosters collegial connections, exchange of viewpoints with one another, and builds lasting relationships.
The mini grant application process has been streamlined into a brief google form. Administrators or teachers can initiate this grant for a school. Use the application guide to help you keep things simple. Call Chris Richards-Khong with questions 801-567-8158.
Are you an experienced Paraeducator who would like to earn your special education teaching license? UVU has created a new licensure program that will award paraeducators credit for their experience and will work around their work schedule.
Accepted students will take classes in the afternoons/evenings and summer while working toward their bachelor's degree in special education. By awarding credit for prior learning and experience, we will accelerate the time to graduation, saving money and time. We will be allowing you to skip classes on content you already understand based on experience.
Please check out the flyers below. Use the QR codes or the links below to meet with an advisor or attend a Zoom meeting.
The JATC South Greenhouse is holding a spring sale on their wide assortment of annuals, perennials, baskets, herbs, and veggies! The sale will be begin on May 1.
If you have questions or need more information, please call 801-412-1312.
Maintaining a clear distinction between work and personal data is crucial for security and privacy. When using work devices, be mindful of settings in platforms like iCloud (Apple ID) and Google accounts that might inadvertently mix your personal and District information.
For Apple devices, using the district-managed Apple ID is the most secure option. If you use a personal Apple ID, be aware that features like automatic syncing of photos, drives, and notes could save District data to your personal iCloud, potentially exposing it – and even sharing it with family members through Family Sharing.
Similarly, with Google accounts on work devices, ensure personal account data isn't automatically backing up or syncing with your work files. This helps prevent accidental sharing and protects against the unintended disclosure of personal information in public records requests.
Please review your settings on work devices and, where possible, use District-provided accounts for all work activities. If you need assistance, contact your building technician or the Information Systems help desk at 801-567-8737.
Your vigilance is key to safeguarding our data and your personal privacy.
Utah State Board of Education and the AP Program invite interested AP educators to a day of observation and collaboration this summer at Salt Lake City’s AP Reading event on Monday, June 2 from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (breakfast available starting at 7 a.m.)
During the event, AP educators will get the opportunity to participate in a variety of immersive experiences that showcase the rigorous scoring and calibration process that takes place at our AP readings. Breakfast and lunch will be provided for the day.
The event is open to AP teachers of all subject areas and AP district administrators who are interested in learning about how participation in AP Assessment Reading events can benefit their AP staff and students. Below is a list of the subjects that will be having assessment readings in Salt Lake City:
Please encourage any interested educators to fill out the interest form no later than Friday, April 25th They will have a max capacity for each subject, so they will be reviewing all interested attendees and ensuring that they have a diverse number of schools, districts, and experience levels in the final attendee list. If they are not able to accommodate you, they will create a wait list and notify you of any last-minute opportunities as they arise.
The reading will take place at the Salt Palace Convention Center, SLC.
If you are a contracted employee (Benefit eligible) and need to take Annual/Personal Leave on a Critical Day before or after Memorial Day 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 | Impacted Days | Window |
| Memorial Day | May 26, 2025 | May 23 and 27, 2025 | April 12 – April 22, 2025 |
Explore topics essential to your financial future from the convenience of your home or office. Come with questions! These interactive presentations will help you maximize URS benefits and retirement planning.
See all upcoming and recorded webinars at www.urs.org/us/seminars.
A Closer Look at Purchasing Service Credit
Understanding your choices.
Noon, Tuesday, April 29
URS Savings Plans and Investment Options
11 a.m., Wednesday, May 7 and Noon, Thursday, July 17
Individual Retirement Planning Sessions
How they can help you.
4 p.m., Monday, May 19
Post-Retirement Reemployment
Your Post-Retirement Reemployment options, including a new one for 2025.
Noon, Thursday, May 29
Applying for Retirement
We’ll show you how to apply for retirement every step of the way.
2 p.m., Tuesday, July 1
Saving for Retirement Late in Your Career
Strategies for catching-up.
2 p.m., Wednesday, July 9
Gaze into Your Retirement Future
Using URS Calculators.
Noon, Wednesday, July 16
Understanding Your Tier 2 Choice
Hybrid or 401(k) Option?
Noon, Wednesday, August 13