Jordan Employee Memos

If you use apps or other resources that require student data, check out the guidelines below to be sure you meet Utah student data privacy requirements! Utah law (53E-3-309) requires that any student data shared with a third party - including data given to apps - be shared through a data sharing agreement or through an authorized exception in federal law. Watch the above video introduction from USBE.

USE THESE STEPS TO ASK BEFORE YOU APP!

• CHECK! - Access the Jordan District LearnPlatform registry of apps that are already reviewed and approved!
• GO! - Approved apps can be used in the classroom or for instruction. Some apps require special steps or approval prior to use.
• ASK! - Request a review of apps that aren't on the list. Use the QR code on the bottom right of the flyer for instructions.
• PLAN! - Some apps can't be approved because of privacy practices or terms of use. You'll need to plan alternative activities if the app has been or is denied.

• Ask Before You App Infographic

Workshops focused on the enrichment side of Walk to Read will be offered for aides who work with students in grades K-6.  The workshops are optional.  Schools can opt to send aides during their contracted time or to pay them for attending at a time they are not working.

• Kindergarten Aides
  Aug. 24, 2022 | 9 – 11:30 a.m. | ASB Auditorium
  
• 1^st and 2^nd Grade Aides
  Aug. 24, 2022 | 12:30 – 3 p.m. | ASB Auditorium
• 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Grade Aides
  Aug. 25, 2022 | 9 – 11:30 a.m. | ASB Auditorium
• 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th, and 6^th Grade Aides
  Aug. 25, 2022 | 12:30 – 3 p.m. | ASB Auditorium

* Schools can opt to send aides during their contracted time or to pay them for attending at a time they are not working.

Register for Walk to Read Enrichment

• Walk to Read - Enrichment Workshop For Aides Flyer
• Contact Rebecca Smith with any questions you may have: 801-567-8368.

We invite all Jordan District students, family and staff to our Family Fall Fair. Learn about resources available for the success of our students.

The USBE is in the process of updating the Utah Effective Teaching Standards and the state evaluation tool. We will naturally need to make changes once this process is complete. With this in mind, we have created the JPAS Lite evaluation. This lite version will have fewer observable indicators and will also only require educators to upload two pieces of evidence versus ten. Also, there will no longer be a requirement for special education indicators. Both evaluators and educators will have a lightened load due to the changes we have made thus far.

• Fewer observable indicators (25 versus 49)
• No official interview, just upload 2 pieces of evidence (Stakeholder Input & Student Growth with Data)
• No special education indicators
• New observation sheet

• 2022-23 JPAS Flyer

We look forward to seeing you at the District Professional Development Day this Thursday.

Here’s what you need to know to prepare for a wonderful day.

Meeting Details

• Thursday, August 11, 2022
• Mountain America Exposition Center, 9575 S. State Street, Sandy
• Parking available at the Exposition Center and Rio Tinto Stadium, with shuttle service provided. (See map on attached flyer.)
• Carpooling is encouraged.
• Please park by 8 a.m. to be in your seat for a prompt 8:30 a.m. start time.
• Upon entering the meeting hall, please find your school/department sign and check in with your principal/director. Everyone will be seated by school/department.

Lunch and morning snacks will be provided. 

Health & Safety

• If you are sick, please stay home and record the absence in Skyward.
• Hand sanitizer available.
• N95 masks available.
• If you need individual, socially-distanced seating arrangements, please talk to your principal/director.

• 2022-23 Professional Development Day Flyer with Parking Map

Check out the Aug. 2022 Be Well newsletter from EMI. Stories include:

• Get Fit with HIIT - The Benefits of High-Intensity Interval High-intensity interval training can help you get more bang for your exercise time. Practiced by elite athletes, HIIT is now a beneficial approach for average exercisers. You can practice interval training by simply alternating short bursts (about 30 seconds) of intense activity with longer intervals (about one to two minutes) of less intense activity. Example: If you walk for exercise and you’re in pretty good shape, you might add short bursts of jogging into your regular brisk walks. Or if you’re less fit, you might alternate regular walking with periods of fast walking.
• Contact Lens Week is Aug. 22 to 26 - This event emphasizes the importance of good contact lens hygienic practices in protecting wearers against serious eye infections. Washing your hands thoroughly before handling your lenses is vital to ensuring the health of your eyes. Follow your eye care provider’s prescription for wearing, cleaning and storing your lenses. Learn more at cdc.gov/contactlenses. Fun fact: The first concept for contact lenses was designed by Leonardo da Vinci in 1508.
• Intermittent Fasting - While most diets dictate what to eat, intermittent fasting dictates when to eat. Intermittent fasting is cycling between hours when you eat and hours when you fast (refrain from food). The most common pattern is to fast for 16 hours, but you can eat food for eight hours during an average day (the 16:8 method). Other plans include fasting for 24 hours once or twice a week (the eat-stop-eat method).
• Collaboration at Work - Working well together on the job takes ongoing teamwork and cooperation. Building our collaboration skills enables us to identify and achieve common goals. The article lists five actions that help foster and maintain strong collaboration at work.
• Say Goodbye to Regrets - Don’t let regrets about the past harm your present — and even your future. Everyone has regrets. But continuing to fret over opportunities lost or unfortunate decisions can negatively impact your mental and physical health. Studies show a high level of regret is linked to more depression, anxiety and insomnia.

To receive the monthly Be Well Newsletter via email and check out back issues, please visit the EMI Hope Health Newsletter page.

• Aug. 2022 EMI Be Well Newsletter

Small Contributions make a big difference. If just 3,000 of JSD’s 8,000 employees donated $2 per month that’s $72,000 per year. Employee donations support programs like:

• Principal’s Pantries
• Wellness Rooms
• Outstanding Educator Awards
• Classroom Grants
• Unified Sports
• Christmas for Kids

If you sign up to donate, your will receive an "I support Jordan Education Foundation" pin.  If you are passionate about a specific program, you can let us know where your donations should be applied.

Jordan Education Foundation engages the community to provide resources to enhance educational experiences, strengthen students, and fuel success in Jordan School District.

This is the last call for STEM endorsement reimbursement applications for courses completed by June 30th 2022.  Submissions can be made using the application link below. 

Have questions? Review our FAQ Document. If your questions aren’t answered, please reach out to your representative. 

• STEM EIP FAQ
• STEM EIP Application

Amy Kinder: Mathematics
Jane Harward: Science
Kami Taylor: Computer Science

• ELEMENTARY ENDORSEMENTS:
  • Elementary STEM
  • Elementary Mathematics
  • Elementary Mathematics Specialist
  • Educational Technology
  • Elementary Science (coming soon!) 
• SECONDARY ENDORSEMENTS:
  • Secondary Mathematics: Level 2
  • Secondary Mathematics: Level 3
  • Secondary Mathematics: Level 4
  • Secondary Mathematics for Special Education
  • Biological Science
  • Chemistry
  • Environmental Science
  • Earth Science
  • Physical Science
  • Middle Level Science
  • Physics
  • Computer Science and Information Technology (All included endorsements)
  • Engineering and Technology
  • Technology
  • Engineering 
  • Biotechnology
  • Medical Forensics
  • Educational Technology

*Please note that the college coursework pathway for the Ed Tech Endorsement is the only one eligible for this program

The following are new administrative assignments:

New Administrative Assignment effective immediately:

• David Hullinger, BYU Intern Facilitator at Provo School District appointed assistant principal at Westvale Elementary, replacing Tyler (TJ) Davenport who was transferred.

New Administrative Intern assignments effective immediately:

• Brittany Anderson, teacher at Bingham High assigned administrative intern at Copper Hills High.
• Derek Bennett, school counselor at Copper Hills High assigned administrative intern at Mountain Ridge High.
• Charles Brandt, teacher at Fort Herriman Middle assigned administrative intern at Riverton High.
• Rachel Hill, teacher at Sunset Ridge Middle assigned administrative intern at West Jordan High.
• Angela Pommerening, teacher specialist in the Career and Technical Education Department assigned administrative intern at Herriman High.
• Vaega Toilolo, teacher at Mountain Creek Middle assigned administrative intern at Bingham High.
• Yan’tu Barber, teacher specialist in the Language & Culture Services Department assigned teacher specialist in Language & Culture Services and administrative intern at West Jordan Middle.
• Jack Pay, teacher at Mountain Ridge High assigned administrative intern at Sunset Ridge Middle and West Hills Middle.
• Russell Stephenson, teacher at Fort Herriman Middle assigned administrative intern at Joel P. Jensen Middle and Oquirrh Hills Middle.
• Jessica Wilson, teacher specialist in the Special Education Department assigned administrative intern at South Valley and administrative intern at South Hills Middle.
• Lynsey Grant, teacher at Oakcrest Elementary assigned administrative intern at Jordan Hills Elementary, replacing Aubri Moench who was transferred.
• Jessica Hayes, teacher specialist in the Special Education Department assigned administrative intern at  the Preschool/Child Development Center.

As part of the Utah State Board of Education’s Core Standards process, we conduct an Annual Core Standards Survey to get stakeholder feedback to help us to improve our standards and supports.  The annual survey is now open until Aug. 20.  Please share this opportunity with educators, parents, and other stakeholders to provide them the opportunity to respond and share their insights.  We appreciate your help in sharing your experience as well as sharing this opportunity with others.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced that it is returning to pre-pandemic rules requiring families to apply for free and reduced lunch, rather than allowing all K-12 students to receive free meals.

Families must once again apply for the income-based free and reduced meals for the 2022-23 school year.

We invite you to listen to this week’s episode of the Supercast podcast, which provides important information all parents need to know about school breakfast and lunch for the upcoming school year.

• Episode info & audio transcription for Supercast 148: Federal Government Ends COVID-19 Meal Program in Schools
• Subscribe to the Jordan Supercast on Apple Podcasts
• Subscribe to the Jordan Supercast on Google Podcasts
• Subscribe in other Podcatcher applications

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

Contact Rebecca Smith with any questions you may have: 801-567-8368 / rebecca.smith@jordandistrict.org.

• Walk to Read Workshop Flyer

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

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, use the link below to apply!

• Apply Today! - Frontline Application Site
• Frontline Application Tutorial

The JSD Aspiring Coach Pathway has been designed as a co-hort for educators who do not currently have a coaching assignment at their school, but are interested in extending their career pathway towards instructional coaching practice. 

These new endorsement classes are offered after contract time and involve the completion of college level coursework in addition to demonstrated skills and competencies in instructional coaching practice. The endorsement classes will be mixed, with educators from each instructional grade level welcome to attend.

Currently this co-hort of endorsement classes is offered to any interested Jordan School District certificated personnel. NOTE: Prerequisites for the endorsement may be accomplished concurrently with the endorsement courses and competency pathway, but must be completed prior to being eligible to apply for the endorsement posting on the educator license.

• Current professional license (secondary, elementary, Special Education)
• 5 years of classroom teaching experience or equivalent
• Instructional coaching experience or school level teacher leadership experience (e.g. department chair, mentor, etc.)
• Experience providing instruction and professional learning to adult educators
• 3 consecutive years of effective or higher rating on UETS according to LEA rating system or equivalent
• At least 1-year full-time employment in the Utah Education System

Contacts:       

• Kaye Rizzuto - kaye.rizzuto@jordandistrict.org
• Jared Covili - jared.covili@jordandistrict.org

Registration for the Aspiring Instructional Coach Endorsement courses will open in Jordan Professional Learning System (JPLS) on June 1, 2022. Course details are included on the following page.

Aspiring Instructional Coach Endorsement Class Schedule
Meeting Time:     4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Meeting Location:     Auxiliary Services Building | 7905 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah 84088

Class Requirement #1: Foundations of Instructional Coaching (section #117290)
Session 1 - Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2022
Session 2 - Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022
Session 3 - Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022
Session 4 - Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2022

Class Requirement #2: Adult Learning Theory
Session 1 - Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023
Session 2 - Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023
Session 3 - Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Session 4 - Wednesday, April 5, 2023

Class Requirement #3: Instructional Design and Assessment
Session 1 - Fall 2023 TBA
Session 2 - Fall 2023 TBA
Session 3 - Fall 2023 TBA
Session 4 - Fall 2023 TBA

Principals have been encouraged to prioritize attendance for building coaches on these dates as they plan their building schedules. Current instructional coaches and those employees who have been given coaching assignments for the 2022-2023 school year should prioritize these training dates as well. The ICI will continue to offer assigned coaches job embedded professional development and options to earn the coaching endorsement during the contract day.

• 2022-23 Elementary Instructional Coaching Institute Schedule
• 2022-23 Secondary Instructional Coaching Institute Schedule

The following are new administrative assignments:

New Assignments effective July 1, 2022:

• Bonnie Brennan, client service consultant at Cigna appointed Director of Insurance Services Department replacing Cheryl Matson who is retiring.
• Natalie Gleave, teacher at Granite Elementary in Canyons School District appointed assistant principal at Eastlake Elementary School replacing Adrienne Yancey who is being transferred.
• Heather Handy, assistant principal at West Valley Elementary in Granite School District appointed 0.5 FTE assistant principal at Bluffdale Elementary School.
• Douglas Pinkal, assistant principal at Providence Hall Charter School appointed assistant principal at Antelope Canyon Elementary School replacing Joshua Sullivan who is being transferred.
• John Sassman, assistant principal at North Pole High School in North Pole, Alaska appointed assistant principal at Midas Creek Elementary School replacing John Scovill who is being transferred.
• Molly Morgan, intern assistant principal at Monroe Elementary in Granite School District appointed assistant principal at Elk Meadows Elementary School replacing April Thompson who is being transferred.
• Kimberly Andersen, assistant principal at Providence Hall Charter School appointed assistant principal at West Jordan Elementary replacing Ami Shah who was transferred.
• Joshua Brothers, teacher specialist in Teaching and Learning appointed assistant principal at Terra Linda Elementary School replacing Jarom Airhart who is being transferred.
• Hallie Myler, intern assistant principal at Eagle Bay and Orchard Elementary in Davis School District appointed assistant principal at Butterfield Canyon Elementary replacing Angie Hamilton who was transferred.

New Administrative Intern Assignments:

• Katlyn Jarvis, behavior specialist at River’s Edge assigned administrative intern at River’s Edge School replacing Melanie Dawson who was transferred.
• Teresa Rossetti, instructional coach at Southland Elementary assigned administrative intern at Rosamond Elementary School replacing Allyson Stovall who is being transferred.
• Vandalyn Romney, instructional coach at Daybreak Elementary assigned administrative intern at Welby Elementary School replacing Jennifer Smith who is being transferred.
• Thyme Meleisea-Vea, teacher at Elk Meadows Elementary assigned administrative intern at Oak Leaf Elementary School replacing Nathan Price who is being transferred.
• Elsa Brooke Franks, teacher at Terra Linda Elementary assigned administrative intern at Copper Canyon Elementary School replacing Jennifer Smith who is being transferred.
• Janae Young, teacher at Bluffdale Elementary assigned administrative intern at Aspen Elementary School replacing Jarom Airhart who is being transferred.

Transfers effective July 1, 2022:

• Joshua Sullivan, assistant principal at Antelope Canyon and Bluffdale Elementary transferred to Herriman Elementary School replacing Frank Preston who is being transferred.
• Jarom Airhart, assistant principal at Aspen and Terra Linda Elementary transferred to Fox Hollow Elementary School replacing John Scovill who is being transferred.
• John Scovill, assistant principal at Fox Hollow and Midas Creek Elementary transferred to Falcon Ridge Elementary School replacing Cathryn Ford who is being transferred.
• Jayme Gandara, assistant principal at Jordan Ridge and South Jordan Elementary transferred to Foothills Elementary School replacing Baylee Lansford who is being transferred.
• Cathryn Ford, assistant principal at Falcon Ridge and Hayden Peak Elementary transferred to Golden Fields Elementary School replacing Adrienne Yancey who is being transferred.
• Jennifer Smith, assistant principal at Copper Canyon and Welby Elementary transferred to Hayden Peak Elementary School replacing Cathryn Ford who is being transferred.
• Adrienne Yancey, assistant principal at Eastlake and Golden Fields Elementary transferred to South Jordan Elementary replacing Jayme Gandara who is being transferred.
• Allyson Stovall, assistant principal at Rosamond and Southland Elementary transferred to Southland Elementary School.
• April Thompson, administrative intern at Elk Meadows and Monte Vista Elementary appointed assistant principal at Monte Vista Elementary School.
• Nathan Price, assistant principal at Oak Leaf and Mountain Point Elementary transferred to Mountain Shadows Elementary School.
• Frank Preston, assistant principal at Daybreak and Herriman Elementary transferred to Daybreak Elementary School.
• Baylee Lansford, assistant principal at Blackridge and Foothills Elementary transferred to Blackridge Elementary School.
• Aubri Moench, assistant principal at Jordan Hills and Riverton Elementary transferred to Jordan Hills Elementary School.
• Veronica Holyoke, administrative intern at Mountain Shadows and Oakcrest Elementary appointed assistant principal at Oakcrest Elementary School.
• Kimberly Ranney, assistant principal at Rose Creek Elementary transferred 0.5 FTE to Bluffdale Elementary School replacing Joshua Sullivan who is being transferred.

Thank you for all you have done to make this a great school year. We have appreciated the opportunity to work with you throughout the year, doing essential work supporting the growth and development of the District’s 56,000 students. We hope that each of you will have a chance to recharge during the summer months and know how grateful we are for your contributions and dedication to education.

We will be having a drawing for up to 200 employees to win a 4-visit pass (a $200 value!) to Ahhhsome Relaxation, which is located across from the District Office in Jordan Landing. Use this link to enter the drawing! We will have our first drawing on Friday, June 10th. 

If you would like another chance to win other prizes (including the prize of enhanced personal wellness), consider completing our Summer Wellness Bingo Challenge! 

Below are some additional free resources for employees: 

• Educator Wellness Support Groups are offered throughout the summer and are available for all employee groups.
• Our employee assistance program, through Blomquist Hale, continues to be available and provides free, confidential counseling services for eligible employees. Call 800-926-9619 to schedule an appointment. Blomquist Hale also offers blomquisthale.com/workshops/ throughout the summer.
• Recently, the District partnered with the Cook Center for Human Connection, which offers free parent coaching for all employees where your family’s individual needs can be addressed privately and confidentially.
• Several local businesses are offering free fitness or wellness classes, click the link to view the list, which will be updated throughout the summer if new offers become available.
• The SafeUT app is active throughout the summer and individuals can text or call crisis services 24/7 through the app. The same crisis services are available by calling 801-587-3000.

We continue to seek ways to support you in doing this challenging but important work in Jordan School District!