They work as teachers in the classroom and take care of our children and schools as custodians, secretaries and school cooks. Last night Superintendent Patrice Johnson, along with members of the Board of Education honored 81 long-time, dedicated District staff members who are retiring this year. Collectively they have given 1,724 years of service to our students. Westland Elementary teacher Mary Foy-Hart was recognized as our longest serving retiree, with more than 38 years of service in the District. Superintendent Johnson told the retirees that they have been entrusted with some of the most worthwhile work in the world. She said they have challenged young minds, provided an environment conducive to learning and prepared our students to become life-long learners. Thanks to all for your dedication and active stewardship.
Hospital Is Classroom for Copper Hills, West Jordan High Students
They call it Jordan Valley University. That’s because it is a five week, hands-on type of class taught at Jordan Valley Medical Center. Students from Copper Hills and West Jordan High who have an interest in the medical field attend the afternoon sessions. The hospitals staff gets involved by giving the students a real life look at what goes on behind the scenes when a patient arrives in the ER. They also get to see the work that goes on inside an ambulance. One of the five classes focused on cardiology. The students learned the importance of getting a heart attack victim to the hospital quickly and treated within 90 minutes. Students also volunteer as patients who are having some kind of trauma and must be treated. Paramedics from the West Jordan Fire Department also participate. It’s a valuable community partnership that is training our future doctors, nurses and paramedics.
Open Enrollment 2012-13
Insurance open enrollment will begin June 1 and continue through July 31. Enrollment packets will not be mailed this year, but are available online at http://www.jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/. A Health and Benefit Fair will be held June 13, 3-5 p.m., at the Auxiliary Services Building North Auditorium (7905 S. Redwood Road). Representatives from PEHP, Dental Select, Medco (pharmacy) as well as others will be in attendance to answer questions. ★
Maintenance Employee of the Month
Maintenance Department employee Jim Woolsey, who works in the audio/visual division of the Maintenance Department, was voted by his peers as the May employee of the month. ★
Save the Date for Insurance Plan Meeting
Insurance open enrollment will begin June 1 and continue through July 31. Enrollment packets will not be mailed this year, but are available online at www.jordandistrict.org/departments/insurance/. The District will hold an insurance plan question and answer meeting on Wednesday, May 23, three different times; 3-4 p.m., 4-5 p.m., and 5-6 p.m., at the Auxiliary Services Building North Auditorium (7905 S. Redwood Road). The meeting will include presentations by PEHP and Aflac to review the plan changes. In addition, all of the carriers will be available to answer questions. ★