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Attendance Incentive
Jordan District pays an attendance incentive to full-time employees who have two or fewer sick leave or personal leave absences (excluding approved FMLA days) during a school year. For 2007-08, incentive pay was included in the July 25 paycheck. Attendance incentive amounts are calculated based on the number of eligible full-time equivalent employees and number of absences. The 2007-08 payout amounts per employee were as follows:
| Employee Group | No Absences | One Absence | Two Absences |
| Certificated | $1,320 | $720 | $360 |
| Classified | $1,045 | $570 | $285 |
| Administrators | $1,100 | $600 | $300 |
Additional information about the attendance incentive is available at www.jordandistrict.org/depts/payroll/incentive.html.
Notice on Personal Leave
Employees wishing to take personal leave before or after a holiday are directed to review the “Personal Leave Taken Before or After a Holiday” memo dated July 22, 2008. The memo was forwarded to each school and department with instructions for principals and/or department directors to copy and distribute to all full-time employees. The memo may also be viewed at www.jordandistrict.org/pdf/personal_leave.pdf.
Change in Mileage Reimbursement
The rate at which Jordan District reimburses employees for business use of personal vehicles increased to 58.5¢ per mile as of July 1, 2008. This rate matches the federal mileage reimbursement rate.
Administrator Named Officer
Tamra Baker, principal at Draper Elementary, was installed as a top officer of the Utah Association of Elementary School Principals at the association’s annual summer conference. She will serve as president for the 2010-11 school year. The purposes of UAESP are to provide opportunities for professional growth of administrators, educators, students and parents; stimulate public interest in support of education; and solicit the cooperation of other local, state, and national organizations to benefit of Utah’s students.
Health and PE Award
Bruce Brinkman, PE specialist at Welby Elementary, received the 2008 Health and Physical Education Award from the Utah State Office of Education. Brinkman has been with Jordan District since 1986.
Accounting Recognition
Ed Mondragon, business and accounting teacher at Hillcrest High, received a Rising Star Award from the Utah Certified Public Accountant Education Foundation. The award is given to recognize educators who focus on the importance of accounting education and show clear commitment to accounting principles. The award was presented during the Utah State Office of Education’s business education summer conference.
‘Bright Ideas’ a Success
The Bright Ideas July summer session featured presenters from the University of Utah College of Engineering helping students build inventions. Catapults, rockets and bridges were the structures of the day. The session was part of “Camp Invention” days held at Quail Hollow Elementary for two weeks. Other activities included visits from an illustrator, drama instructors and Mad Science. The purpose of the Bright Ideas program is to provide educational opportunities and experiences not usually found in the home or school for bright, accelerated and highly motivated youth.
Elementary Music Teachers Needed
Jordan District is in need of before- or after-school elementary band or orchestra teachers at several elementary schools. Persons applying for these positions must be at least 21 years old, have experience in teaching band or orchestra, and have at least two years of college. Work hours will not exceed 17 per week. To express interest in these positions, please contact Cindy Hooper, (801) 567-8365, or Doug Allen, (801) 567-8088.
Kindergarten Math Books Available
Midas Creek Elementary has an extra 108 Scott-Foresman Math Practice books for kindergarten. If you can use these books, contact Carolyn Bona, carolyn.bona@jordan.k12.ut.us.
To submit an item for Current, send an e-mail to Michael Kelley at michael.kelley@jordan.k12.ut.us or contact him at (801) 567-8337.
