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2025 URS Seminars FlyerView your financial future through an informed lens. Learn more about free URS seminars and see location and registration details at www.urs.org/us/seminars.

Early to Mid-Career Seminars - In-Person
July 30 | 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Murray City Hall | 10 East 4800 South, Murray

Early to Mid-Career Seminars - Virtual
October 10 | 9 - 11:30 a.m.

Pre-Retirement Seminars - In-Person
9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
May 30 | Orem City Center | 56 North State St., Orem
June 5 | Canyon View High School | 166 West 1925 North, Cedar City
June 13 | Tooele City Hall | 90 North Main St., Tooele
June 20 |West Field High School | 2007 South 4300 West, Ogden
June 25 | Granite Education Center | 2500 South State St., South Salt Lake
June 27 | Wasatch High School | 930 South 500 East, Heber City
July 11 | Cache County School District Office | 84 East 2400 North, Logan
July 18 | Davis County Admin Bldg | 61 S Main St., Farmington
July 31 | Richfield High School | 495 W Center St., Richfield
Sept. 12 | Murray City Hall | 10 East 4800 South, Murray

Retiree Seminars - In-Person
Sept. 26 | 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Granite Education Center | 2500 South State St.

Retiree Seminars - Virtual
Nov. 7 | 8:30 -11:30 a.m.

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2025 PD Day ScheduleThe District-wide Professional Development Day on Aug. 12, 2025 is just around the corner. If you haven't already, please choose from an available keynote speaker using the link below.  All keynotes begin at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 12. The topics and location information for each keynote speaker are included in the registration information. You will receive a confirmation of your keynote choice and location to remind you of your selection.

You are required to attend your 2-hour morning keynote. It is optional to attend one of two 1-hour sessions AFTER your keynote. 

  • An optional 1-hour session presented by Jordan School District Insurance Services will be held at Mountain Ridge High School from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED.
  • An optional 1-hour session presented by Utah Retirement Systems (URS) will be held at both Herriman High School and Bingham High School from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. NO SIGN-UP REQUIRED.

You are also required to attend the afternoon session at YOUR school.

  • The afternoon sessions at each of your individual home schools start at 1 p.m. and will focus on Jordan School District’s newly adopted “Portrait of a Graduate.”

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What's in the kit?We’re excited to share that our new K-5 Open Up math curriculum materials are on the way! Although shipment has been delayed, we’re working closely with the company to expedite delivery.

Materials will arrive in two shipments:

  • The week of Aug. 4: One copy of student manuals per teacher
  • The week of Aug.18: manipulative & center kits

A list of the items included in the manipulative kits is attached for your reference. Thank you for your patience and enthusiasm as we prepare for a great year ahead!

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Day 3 Planning Evidence FormAll K-5 teachers have the opportunity to participate in an optional 3rd Planning Day as part of our Open Up Math Training Series. This is a reminder that teachers who did not opt for substitute coverage before the end of the 2024-25 school year may choose to earn a $400 stipend for planning off-contract time during the summer (by Aug. 8). 

In order to receive the stipend, please follow the directions provided in the attached Day 3 Planning Evidence Form. Teachers will then upload the attached form into a Day 3 Stipend Google Form. 

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  • Aug. 2025 Important Payroll InfoPayroll Due: Aug. 4
  • View Your Paycheck: Aug. 21
  • Payday: Aug. 25

First Five Days of School:
Aug. 20 - Aug. 26 Elementary Level
Aug. 19 - Aug. 25 - Secondary Level
Aug. 19 - Aug. 25 - District Office and Auxiliary Services

As per DP335(B) and DP335 NEG: Annual/Personal leave shall not be taken during the first five days that students are in school unless listed as an exception in policy.

If applicable, the reason & the policy exception must be written in the time off description box.

Labor Day - September 1
Critical Days: Aug. 29 & Sept. 2
Please familiarize yourself with the Critical Day Policy - this applies to both Licensed & ESP. Critical Days for 25-26: Licensed Annual/Personal Leave Taken on a Critical Day & ESP Annual/Personal Leave Taken on a Critical Day

Welcome New Hires!

  • Please visit the Payroll website for important information:
  • TIME OFF:
    • Time Off Information - Employees are allocated new Annual leave days on July 1 each year. At the end of each school year, any unused Annual leave days will rollover into sick days on June 30. Sick days are to be used for your own personal health reasons unless approved by Human Resources for critical family leave.
    • How to request time off

True Time Deadlines:
Pay Period July 7, 2025 - Aug. 3, 2025

EMPLOYEES: Please submit your timesheets at the end of each work week APPROVERS: Please ensure you are approving time sheets weekly for accuracy.

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2025-26 Public Schools Legal Liability Protection InfoFor information regarding legal liability protection for school district employees, please review the following:

Legal Liability Protection for Public School Employees

You and your public school have broad liability coverage through the Utah Division of Risk Management

As a public school employee, what insurance do I have?
Below is information to help you better understand the insurance coverage provided by the Utah Division of Risk Management. This does not contain all of the terms and conditions for coverage. For more information, visit our website at https://risk.utah.gov/ or contact us at (801) 957-7170. We’re happy to assist!

What is covered by Risk Management liability insurance?
Risk Management liability insurance covers any lawsuits that arise out of the performance of your duties as a public school employee. If you are sued, Risk Management will provide you with an attorney from the Utah Attorney General’s Office and will pay for any defense costs and judgements. (This is separate from Worker’s Compensation insurance that is provided by your employer.)

What is NOT covered by Risk Management liability insurance?
This insurance DOES NOT cover any acts or omissions that involve fraud, willful misconduct, impairment due to your use of alcohol or drugs, false testimony under oath, or breach of a non-disclosure agreement.

Does Risk Management cover criminal or professional liability defense?
No. Risk Management DOES NOT cover criminal defense or professional liability matters, such as those before the Utah Professional Practices Advisory Commission (UPPAC).

However, as a public-school employee, you may have the right to recover reasonable attorneys fees and costs from your employer if your criminal case is dismissed or you are acquitted and the charges are related to acts or omissions occurring during the performance of your duties as a public school employee. (See Utah Code 52-6.)

What should I do if I am sued?

  • Notify your employer immediately!
  • Forward any legal documents served on you to your employer.
  • Submit a written request for defense and indemnification to your employer within 10 days.
  • Cooperate in the subsequent investigation and defense.
  • Stay calm. We’re here to help!

Where can I get more information?
For additional information about your rights, please see the following:

  • The Utah Governmental Immunity Act (Utah Code 63G-7)
  • Reimbursement of Criminal Defense Costs (Utah Code 52-6)
  • Your employer’s Risk Manager or Business Official
  • Utah Division of Risk Management
  • Address: 4315 S. 2700 W., Taylorsville, UT 84129
  • Phone: 801-957-7170
  • Website: https://risk.utah.gov/

*The information provided here is a general description and comparison of coverages. For a detailed explanation of coverages, you may refer to the statutes cited above.

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Educator Grants pageGreat News, Jordan School District Educators! Jordan Education Foundation's Classroom Grant program has opened early.

We're looking to support projects focused on supplies and equipment that directly benefit your classroom. Please do not submit grants that include food or snack items.

The application window closes Oct. 15, (or earlier if the budget is depleted) so don't delay!

Additional information is available on our website: jordaneducationfoundation.org/classroom-grants

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Q3 2025 Blomquist Hale NewsletterThe Blomquist Hale Newsletter for the quarter has arrived. In this issue, you will find articles on:

Coping with Grief and Loss - Whatever loss you’ve suffered, there’s no right or wrong way to grieve. But by understanding the types and stages of grief, you can find healthier ways to cope. Even subtle losses in life can trigger a sense of grief. For example, you might grieve after moving away from home, graduating from college, or changing jobs.

5 Stages of Grief - If you are experiencing any of these emotions following a loss, it may help to know that your reaction is natural and that you’ll heal in time. However, not everyone who grieves goes through all of these stages—and that’s okay. Contrary to popular belief, you do not have to go through each stage in order to heal.

Finding Support for Grief and Loss - The pain of grief can often cause you to want to withdraw from others and retreat into your shell. But having the face-to-face support of other people is vital to healing from loss. Even if you’re not comfortable talking about your feelings under normal circumstances, it’s important to express them when you’re grieving.

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

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Premier Lacrosse League LogoThe Utah Archers Lacrosse Club is one of the original six Premier Lacrosse League teams. The Archers are offering discounted tickets for employees students and families to Premier Lacrosse League games at Zions Bank Stadium on July 25 and 26.

Jordan District students, employees, and families can receive discounted tickets using the link below, or by using the discount code 25PLL12 on Ticketmaster.

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Special Education Summer Conference FlyerReminder to register for our Jordan School District Special Education Summer Conference 2025

The Special Education Summer Conference for the 2025-26 school year will be held on Monday, Aug. 4 at Mountain Creek Middle.  Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m., and the conference begins at 8 a.m.  Attendees will receive a $200 stipend, and lunch will be provided.  Administrators are also welcome to attend.  There will be sessions specifically for Administrators throughout the day.

All Certified/Licensed Special Education staff and school administrators are invited to attend.  Please register through PD Catalog by July 31.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your teacher specialist.

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Jordan School District Employees are responsible for knowing and adhering to all District policies and procedures. The annual Crucial Concerns and Policy Review is now available to District employees in Skyward through "Online Forms." As a condition of continued employment, all employees, with the exception of minor students, are required to complete the review by Nov. 1, 2025.

Employees may access this policy review via their Employee Access in Skyward. If you need assistance in accessing Skyward, please call the help desk at 801-567-USER (8737).

Please see the attached Tutorial if you need additional assistance in accessing or completing the review.

We thank you for your prompt attention to this required training

Crucial Policy Review
To complete the required Policy Review, login to your Employee Access account. A link to the login page can be found at jordandistrict.org, select Faculty and Staff, then select Employee Access (Skyward). If you need help with your login ID or password, contact the Help Desk at 801-567-8737.
Employee Access MenuIf you have not completed your Policy Review, you will see the screen below. Click the Policy Review link.
Policy Review Link
If you have not completed your Policy Review, you will see the screen below. Click the Policy Review link. The Policy Review can also be accessed by selecting Employee Information/Online Forms.
Online Forms Link

Begin the Policy Review by clicking the link for each step. A PDF or video will open. When completed with each step, click on the next step, or click the Next button at the bottom of the page. At any time you may select Close and Finish Later to complete the Policy Review at a later time.Policy Group A WindowOn the next to the last step, you are required to provide your electronic signature, acknowledging you have reviewed the policies. Select Yes in the required boxes, then enter the date you are completing the form. Click next to go to the final step.Crucial Policies AcknowledgementCheckmark the box indicating you have completed the Policy Review, then click the Finish button.Completed checkmark and Finish Button

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PEHP has been migrating their membership to a new system for some time.  Jordan School District will be one of their last groups going onto their new system.  Your current PEHP ID number starts with 1741000.  You will be receiving a new PEHP ID card early August and your new number will start with "M" and will be effective September 1, 2025.

We have had several members contact us because their providers office is adamant that they need to provide them with a new ID number.  If this happens to you, please make them aware that you will be moving to the new system effective September 1, 2025 and will provide them with your new card once you receive it.  They can also contact PEHP directly to confirm this information.  It is very important that once September 1st is here that you are presenting the new card whenever you receive services.  If you don't, it is going to create billing issues and the payment of your claim will be delayed.  This needs to occur at the pharmacy as well.  If you use your old card after August 31 it will show that you no longer have coverage.

Here is a picture of each of the cards so you know what to look for.
Card Comparison

Please reach out to Insurance Services if you have any questions 801-567-8146 / insurance@jordandistrict.org

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July 2025 Health Insights NewsletterPreventing Cancer Through Wellness
Eight healthy behaviors can go a long way toward improving your health and lowering your risk of many cancers–as well as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and osteoporosis. Small changes can have a big impact.

  1. Maintain a Healthy Weight - Keeping a healthy weight can be hard, but it has health benefits, including lowering the risk of 13 different cancers.
  2. Exercise Regularly - While it’s not always easy to find the time, fitting in at least 30 minutes of activity every day can make a difference.
  3. Avoid Tobacco - Tobacco causes many types of cancer, along with other serious problems. If you smoke or use smokeless tobacco (like chewing tobacco, snuff or snus), quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health.
  4. Eat a Healthy Diet - Focus on fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, and keep red meat and processed meat to a minimum. It’s also important to cut back on saturated and trans fats, and choose healthy more often.
  5. Limit Alcohol - Drinking alcohol can increase the chances of developing six different types of cancer. Zero is best; just ó to 1 drink a day can increase the risk of breast and colon cancer.
  6. Beware of UV Radiation - While the warm sun can feel great, too much exposure to its ultraviolet rays can lead to skin cancer, including melanoma. Tanning beds can be just as harmful. Skin damage starts early in childhood, so it’s especially important to start using sun protection at an early age.
  7. Practice Safe Sex - Sexually transmitted infections–like human papillomavirus (HPV), hepatitis, and HIV–can cause a number of different cancers. Practicing safe sex can lower the chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection. Talk to a healthcare provider for more information on vaccination that can help lower your risk of developing cancer.
  8. Get Screening Tests - There are a number of important screening tests that can help protect against cancer. Some of these tests find cancer early when it is more treatable, while others can actually help keep cancer from developing in the first place. Check with your health care provider to see what screenings are available to you.

For questions about this article, please contact the Population Health team at wellness@moreton.com. If you have any other questions, please contact Jordan Insurance Services at 801-567-8146 or insurance@jordandistrict.org.

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  • Important Payroll Information - July 2025Payroll Due: July 2
  • View Your Paycheck: July 22
  • Payday: July 25

July 25 is the first paycheck of the 2025-26 contract year for all 242 & 245 day employees.

Attendance Incentive will be paid on the July 25th paycheck for all eligible employees.

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: Direct Deposit Instructions

District Office Closed:
July 4 - Independence Day
July 24 - Pioneer Day

True Time Deadlines:
Pay Period: June 2 - July 6
EMPLOYEES: Please submit your timesheets at the end of each work week
APPROVERS: Please ensure you are approving time sheets weekly for accuracy

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📁 All ParentSquare posts for the 2024-25 school year will be archived on June 20.

✅ Why do we archive?

  • Let’s start the 2025-26 school year with a clean slate.
  • To avoid clutter and make it easier for parents to navigate through posts.

📁 What will be archived?

  • All posts and any photos included in posts.
  • Media and documents uploaded to the Photos, Videos, Files section.
  • Posts sent to Groups.

❌ What will NOT be archived?

  • Post sent on or after June 20.
  • Scheduled posts set to go out after June 20.
  • Posts tied to events happening after June 20.
  • Groups and group members.
  • Direct Messages.

📦 Access to Archived Posts

  • You will still be able to access archived posts through the Advanced Search.

Advanced Search Button
Advanced Search function

Should you have any questions or need assistance accessing archived posts, contact the Information Systems help desk at 801-567-8737, or ext. 88737.

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Safe EmailWith the District's increased investment in Google this year, Information Systems is simplifying our email security. We are returning to the previous Google SPAM folder setup. The Proofpoint End User Digest system will no longer be used.

Effective July 24, your SPAM/bulk mail will be directed to the SPAM email folder in your main Gmail interface. This means that emails identified as potential SPAM will go directly to your Gmail SPAM folder, rather than being held in a Proofpoint quarantine.

What Happens to My Proofpoint Rules?
Unfortunately, any rules you created in the Proofpoint End User Digest will not transfer to Gmail. If you need to adjust how Gmail identifies SPAM, you will need to modify or create rules directly within your Gmail settings.

Recommendations
Please review your Gmail SPAM folder after July 24 to check for any important emails. Make sure to update your Gmail filter settings as needed to manage SPAM effectively.

For Support
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact the Information Systems Help Desk at 801-567-8737.

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Salt Lake BeesJordan 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 at the beautiful new Ballpark at America First Square in South Jordan. This year you have three nights to choose from; Wednesday, August 6, Thursday, August 7, or Friday, August 8.

This is what you need to know:

  • Every employee can sign up for 2 free tickets and 2 tickets at the discounted price of $4.00 each. Please contact us if you need additional tickets.
  • Every employee will receive a free t-shirt at the game. When ordering your tickets, please indicate your preferred t-shirt size.
  • The first 100 employees at the game each night will receive a souvenir pennant.

Please use the link below to order your tickets and t-shirt. Select tickets for one night only.

We look forward to seeing you for a fun night out at the brand-new ballpark!

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We are coming down to the end of the 2025 open enrollment period and there are a few important changes this year.  Take a minute and review the Open Enrollment Changes letter attached or watch the video that can be found on the Insurance Services webpage.

We have also created some Spanish Open Enrollment materials.  We now have the employee guide as well as an open enrollment recording.

If you would like to set up a time and not have to wait, please contact us 801-567-8146 / insurance@jordandistrict.org.  Our office gets very busy as it gets closer to the end of open enrollment.  We want to be able to spend as much time with you as necessary, but it isn't possible the last few days. Please attempt to complete your open enrollment and get all of your questions answered as soon as possible.