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Susan Pulsipher President, Precinct 31179 Chapel Ridge Drive South Jordan, UT 84095801-446-6334 [email protected]
Janice L. Voorhies Vice President, Precinct 65301 Jacob Hill Circle West Jordan, UT 84081801-260-1939 [email protected]
Kayleen Whitelock Secretary, Precinct 48860 S. 3850 West West Jordan, UT 84088801-280-2367 [email protected]
Jen Atwood Member, Precinct 76927 S. Jefferson Circle West Jordan, UT 84084801-674-9647 [email protected]
J. Lynn Crane Member, Precinct 15814 W. 12900 South Herriman, UT 84096801-254-1045 [email protected]
Richard S. Osborn Member, Precinct 54110 Liberty Creek Drive South Jordan, UT 84095801-280-1955 [email protected]
Matthew Young Member, Precinct 212744 S. Merryvale Circle Riverton, UT 84065801-897-3741 [email protected]
Stay ConnectedFor Jordan School District news and info, please visit us at:
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Get to Know Your Board of Education
We believe it is our duty and responsibility to increase
student achievement and provide parents with
the choices they deserve and desire.
We strive to communicate with parents,
the public, legislators, business leaders,
cities and parents.
It is with great pride that I serve as Superintendent of Schools. As we strive to provide a quality education for Every Child, Every Day, I believe that each and every student can achieve at the highest level with the help of caring and committed educators.
Part of our goal in education is to create life-long learners for the communities in which we live. This year, 3,412 students graduated from our schools with an accumulation of more than $29 million in scholarships! Jordan School District is committed to providing the very best education for Every Child, Every Day. We do this humble work with great dedication and enthusiasm. Our teachers, administrators and support staff understand that a strong public education system is the pathway to success for children. When we meet those educational needs, the end result is a more successful and vibrant community, with an educated workforce contributing to the economy.
Thank you for your support as we work to ensure the educational success of our young people who will ultimately be our state and community leaders of tomorrow.
Dr. Patrice JohnsonSuperintendent of Schools
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We’re 2015 SNAP Award WinnersThe Utah Department of Transportation SNAP (Student Neighborhood Access Program) award is presented to one school district in the state each year. We were chosen because of our efforts to foster safety for children walking and bicycling to school. We were also recognized because of the number of parents and community members involved.
This academic year, all five of our traditional high
schools broke records in their holiday charitable
fundraising events. Students, staff and members
of the community
donated a total of $338,100!
• Bingham High - $96,400
• Copper Hills High - $22,600
• Herriman High - $62,000
• Riverton High - $133,600
• West Jordan High - $23,500
We continue to put student growth and achievement at the forefront of all we do. Consequently, SAGE test scores are up significantly from one year ago. Overall, students in our schools increased proficiency by more than 4% on the exam. Here is a breakdown of the increases by subject tested:
Without donations to the Jordan Education Foundation, many programs would not be possible. Over the past five years, the Foundation has:
• Contributed $2,140,000 directly to our classrooms for teaching tools like books and technology to support STEM education. • Awarded more than $200,000 in scholarships for students. • Provided $20,000 in vouchers for eye exams and glasses for children who cannot afford them.
SAGE Scores Are Up
Jordan Education Foundation
Three New Schools Coming Soon
Be a Safety Super Hero
Record Year for Student Giving
A second campus of the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers (JATC) will be opening in Riverton with new course offerings and 58,690 square feet of space. The new JATC South will be home to six programs initially: Barbering, Horticulture/Landscape Management, Fire Science/EMT, Nail Technician and Teacher Education. Students can apply for any of the 23 programs offered at www.jatc-wj.org. In addition, Jordan is moving forward with plans to build two new elementary schools; one in the Daybreak development and the other in Herriman. The schools are slated to open for the 2017-18 school year.
This year we saved more than $460,000 in utility costs
and usage. We switched to LED lighting in some of our
buildings, amounting to a savings of nearly $40,000 annually.
We received almost $29,000 in utility incentives to help
implement energy saving projects. This summer, more LED
lighting retrofits are planned which are projected to lower energy
costs by another $60,000 a year, with potential incentives of almost $65,000.
Seven elementary schools will be back on a traditional calendar in the new school year, beginning Tuesday, August 25.
• Butterfield Canyon • Mountain• Columbia Shadows • Hayden Peak • Oquirrh• Herriman • Riverton
Back to Traditional
Accreditation First!Congratulations to everyone at the Kauri Sue Hamilton School. It is the first special needs, center-based school in Utah to receive accreditation. This is an achievement that involved intense scrutiny by an external review team. The team looked at everything from leadership and culture to student success. The goal of accreditation is continued school improvement.
• West Jordan Middle – Air conditioning, roof
and boiler replacement, safety modifications
• Oquirrh Hills Middle – Air conditioning,
admin office relocation for student safety
• Joel P. Jensen Middle – Air conditioning,
admin office relocation for student safety
• Southland Elementary – LED lighting and
classroom upgrades, new safety systems
• Welby Elementary – New fire system,
LED lighting, restrooms, classrooms and
admin office upgrades for safety
The safety of children in Jordan is a top priority. All of our schools teach safety to students in drills and assemblies throughout the year. Parents are encouraged to watch a District-produced safety video with their children to reinforce rules and behaviors that could be life-saving. Go to jordandistrict.org/resources/studentsafety
Energy Efficiency Equals Savings
Patrons will see a number of extensive renovation projects at neighborhood schools in preparation for the 2015-16 school year. Here is a look at some of the largest:
Summer Projects Set to Begin
• Math: Up 7.0% • Science: Up 4.0% • Language Arts: Up 3.0%
