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Published on
  • Effective: 7/8/1986
  • Revision: 8/24/2021
  1. Board Directive
    The Board recognizes that the possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or other prohibited substances constitutes a hazard to students and is disruptive to the educational process.  The Board mandates, consistent with federal and state law, the development and implementation of programs that: 1) provide information about the harmful effects of drug and alcohol use, 2) coordinate efforts by schools and parents or guardians in preventing drug and alcohol use, 3) assist parents or guardians of students who use drugs or alcohol in seeking professional help from public and private educational and rehabilitative agencies, and 4) use restorative practices consistent with State Board Rule R277-613.
    The Board delegates to the Administration, responsibility for providing:  1) drug and alcohol use prevention programs, 2) disciplinary procedures and consequences for students who possess, use, or distribute illegal drugs, alcoholic beverages, or prohibited substances on school district property, during school hours, or at school functions, 3) support for students and families in drug and alcohol use identification and prevention efforts, and 4) use of appropriate restorative practices.
  2. Administrative Policy
    The Administration recognizes the need to prevent the possession, use, and distribution of any substance listed in this policy on school district property, during school hours, and/or at any school-sponsored activity, including those held off school property.

    1. Illegal Substance Violations
      Substances defined as illegal, including violations under Utah Code §76-10-101 et. seq.,  §58-37-4 et. seq., or §32B-1-102 et. seq., (e.g.  illegal use of marijuana or any psychotoxic chemical, narcotics, opiates, alcoholic beverages, prescription medications containing controlled substances) are prohibited.

      1. Possessing (personal or property), using (consuming, inhaling, or injecting), or being under the influence of illegal substances
        1. First Violation
          1. ) A student possessing, using, or under the influence of illegal substances for the first time shall be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school, pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
          2. ) The student shall be enrolled in the Jordan District online First Offender Drug or Alcohol course. The student may return to school after providing a certificate of course completion or the student has missed five (5) school days.
          3. ) Parent(s) or guardian(s) will be required to coordinate homework assignments with a designated school representative during the intervening time.
          4. ) If the online course is not completed, the student may be placed in a school-based alternative education program to complete the course.
        2. Second Violation
          1. ) A student possessing, using, or under the influence of illegal substances for the second time shall be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school, pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
          2. ) At the meeting, the student shall be placed in a school or home-based alternative education program for ten (10) school days.
          3. ) In addition, the student who has a second violation must enroll in the District’s Substance Abuse and Family Education (S.A.F.E.) course and submit to a written assessment for potential substance dependence.
          4. ) The first session of the S.A.F.E. course must be attended prior to returning to school and the student may be placed in a school or home-based alternative education program if the course is not completed.
          5. ) A confirmation of the assessment appointment must be received by the administrator of Student Support Services before the student is readmitted to school.
          6. ) Parent(s) or guardian(s) will be required to coordinate homework assignments with a designated school representative during the intervening time.
        3. Third or Subsequent Violation
          A student possessing, using, or under the influence of illegal substances for the third time shall be suspended to a District Safe Schools Hearing pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
      2. Distributing (Selling, Sharing, or Delivering)
        1. First Violation
          1. ) A student distributing illegal substances for the first time shall be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school, pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
          2. ) At the meeting, the student shall be placed in a school or home-based alternative education program for ten (10) school days.
          3. ) In addition, the student who has a distribution violation must enroll in the District’s Substance Abuse and Family Education (S.A.F.E.) course and submit to a written assessment for potential substance dependence.
          4. ) The first session of the S.A.F.E. course must be attended prior to returning to school and the student may be placed in a school or home-based alternative education program if the course is not completed.
          5. ) A confirmation of the assessment appointment must be received by the administrator of Student Support Services before the student is readmitted to school.
          6. ) Parent(s) or guardian(s) will be required to coordinate homework assignments with a designated school representative during the intervening time.
        2. Second or Subsequent Violation
          A student possessing, using, or distributing illegal substances following a first distribution violation shall be suspended to a District Safe Schools hearing pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
    2. Counterfeit Substances Violations
      Any substance that is falsely represented to be any legally or illegally manufactured controlled substance that a reasonable person would believe to be a legal or illegal controlled substance. This is to include but not limited to the drugs listed on the DEA Drug Fact Sheet and counterfeit substances as defined in Utah Code §58-37-2 Utah Controlled Substances Act.

      1. Possessing (Personal or Property)
        1. First Violation
          1. ) A student possessing counterfeit substances for the first time shall be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school, pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
          2. ) At the meeting, this policy will be reviewed and written documentation of the violation will be placed in the student’s disciplinary file.
          3. ) The student shall be readmitted to school after the meeting.
        2. Second or Subsequent Violation
          1. ) A student possessing counterfeit substances for the second time shall be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school, pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
          2. ) The student shall be enrolled in the Jordan District online First Offenders Drug or Alcohol course.
          3. ) The student may return to school after providing a certificate of course completion or the student has missed five (5) school days.
          4. ) Parent(s) or guardian(s) will be required to coordinate homework assignments with a designated school representative during the intervening time.
          5. ) If the online course is not completed, the student may be placed in a school-based alternative education program to complete the course.
      2. Distributing (Selling, Sharing, or Delivering)
        1. First Violation
          1. ) A student distributing counterfeit substances for the first time shall be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school, pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
          2. ) At the meeting, this policy will be reviewed.
          3. ) Disciplinary consequences for distributing counterfeit substances will be a referral to the First Offenders Drug and Alcohol class.
        2. Second Violation
          1. ) A student distributing counterfeit substances for the second time shall be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
          2. ) The student shall be enrolled in the Jordan District online First Offenders Drug or Alcohol course.
          3. ) The student may return to school after providing a certificate of course completion or the student has missed five (5) school days.
          4. ) Parent(s) or guardian(s) will be required to coordinate homework assignments with a designated school representative during the intervening time.
          5. ) If the online course is not completed, the student may be placed on a school-based alternative education program to complete the course
        3. Third or Subsequent Violation
          1. ) A student distributing counterfeit substances for the third time shall be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
          2. ) At the meeting, the student shall be placed in a school or home-based alternative education program for ten (10) school days.
          3. ) In addition, the student who has a distribution violation must enroll in the District’s Substance Abuse and Family Education (S.A.F.E.) course and submit to a written assessment for potential substance dependence.
          4. ) The first session of the S.A.F.E. course must be attended prior to returning to school and the student may be placed in a school or home-based alternative education program if the course is not completed.
          5. ) A confirmation of the assessment appointment must be received by the administrator of Student Support Services before the student is readmitted to school.
          6. ) Parent(s) or guardian(s) will be required to coordinate homework assignments with a designated school representative during the intervening time.
    3. Medication Substance Violations
      Possession, use, influence, or distribution of prescription medications for which an individual has no prescription, including those with controlled substances listed in Utah Code §58-37-4, shall be administered according to the Illegal Substance Violations provisions of this policy.
      Possession, use, influence, or distribution of prescription medication for which an individual has a prescription or over-the-counter medication in excess of a 12-hour dose (or appropriate dosage amount for the school-sponsored activity) shall be administered as follows:

      1. First Violation
        1. A student possessing, using, under the influence, or distributing medication for the first time shall be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school, pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
      2. Second or Subsequent Violation
        1. A student possessing, using, under the influence, or distributing medication for the second or subsequent time shall be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school, pending a meeting with the school administrator and parent(s) or guardian(s).
        2. Additional interventions including (but not limited to) those listed under the Illegal Substance Violation provisions of this policy may be used.
    4. Tobacco/Nicotine Violation
      Illegal possession of tobacco, cigarettes or any oral device that is composed of a heating element, battery, or electronic circuit and marketed, manufactured, distributed, or sold as an e-cigarette, vapor sticks, e-pipe, or any other product name or descriptor, if the function of the product meets the definition of an electronic oral device. (Utah Code §76-10-1-101, 104, 105, 111).

      1. Tobacco, tobacco/nicotine products, e-cigarettes, and paraphernalia shall be confiscated.
      2. Parent(s) or guardian(s) will be contacted by the school administrator.
      3. Possessing (Personal Property), Using (Consuming, Inhaling, Influence), or Distributing (Selling, Sharing, or Delivering)
        1. A student using, possessing, or distributing tobacco/nicotine may be suspended, whether in-school or out-of-school, and/or attend a tobacco cessation class online or in-person at the Jordan Family Education Center.
    5. Procedures
      1. Due process procedures outlined in policy AS67 Discipline of Students will be followed in the administration of this policy.
      2. All illegal activity covered by this policy will be reported to an appropriate law enforcement agency except as defined in Utah Code §53G-8-211. Jordan School District will enforce the disciplinary consequences outlined in this policy independent of any criminal charge or court action.
      3. Violations covered by this policy while off-campus but during regular school hours shall be subject to the provisions of this policy.
      4. Students found in possession of drug paraphernalia as defined in Utah Code §58-37a-3 will be subject to the Possession and Use of Illegal Substances section of this policy.
      5. During the time a student is on a school or home-based alternative education program, the student may not be a spectator or participant in any school-sponsored activity, including graduation exercises.
      6. If the designated days of school, home-based, or virtual alternative education cannot be completed by the end of the regular school year, the school, home-based, or virtual alternative education program shall be completed prior to attending a District school the following school year.
      7. Students placed on a home-based or virtual alternative education program (usually through a District Safe Schools Hearing), which may result in a multi-year placement, may not participate in any school-sponsored activity for the period of the placement.
      8. District personnel will assist with identifying appropriate agencies qualified to make written assessment of potential substance dependence for students who violate the provisions of this policy. These assessments will be at the expense of the parent(s) or guardian(s).
      9. Records will be maintained on all illegal substance violations by Student Support Services. A student with more than one violation in any thirty-six (36) month period will be considered a repeat offender even if the earlier violation(s) occurred in a prior school year, grade, level, or a different Jordan District school.
      10. Students violating this policy, may be suspended, placed on probation, leave, or removed from participation in leadership positions, candidacy for leadership positions, school organizations, academic teams and/or athletic teams.
      11. If an employee has reasonable cause to believe that a student has committed a prohibited act, he/she shall immediately report the violation to the school’s administrator (Utah Code §53G-8-502) who shall immediately report the violation to the student’s parent(s) or guardian(s). The violation may be reported to an appropriate law enforcement agency under Utah Code §53G-8-211. The identity of the educator who made the initial report may not be disclosed to the student or student’s parent(s) or guardian(s) (Utah Code §53G-8-503).
      12. When a violation of this policy constitutes a substantive health and/or safety concern for students or the school and after consultation and approval by the administrator in Student Support Services, the student may be suspended to a District Safe Schools Hearing.
      13. Students in a substance abuse treatment program that meets the licensing qualifications of the Utah State Department of Human Services may be awarded education credit as a part of the student’s Plan for College and Career Readiness (P.C.C.R.).
        1. One (1.0) elective credit may be earned for completion of an in-patient treatment program.
        2. Required and elective credit may also be earned during in-patient treatment through participation in an accredited educational program including virtual options.
        3. One (1.0) elective credit may be earned for participation in an approved aftercare program. A schedule of the aftercare program and verification of regular attendance must be submitted to the school.

Revision History: 1/27/09, 2/25/14, 5/24/16, 10/25/16, 9/25/18

Published on
  • Effective: 4/29/1986
  • Revision: 2/25/2014
  1. Board Directive
    The Board recognizes  that staff and students may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens and/or communicable diseases during the school day and delegates the responsibility for developing appropriate policy for the protection of staff and students.
  2. Administrative Policy
    The Administration authorizes the following administrative policy provisions for protection from bloodborne pathogens to staff and students:

    1. Bloodborne Pathogens 
      Since body fluids may contain a variety of potentially infectious organisms, it is important for all school personnel to know how to clean them up properly to prevent the spread of infection to students, other school personnel, and to themselves.

      1. All employees of Jordan School District are required to participate in annual instruction in using Universal Precautions when dealing with cleanup of all blood or body fluids.
      2. The Universal Precautions must be observed in the cleanup of all blood or body fluids.  All employees will treat all blood and body fluids as if known to be infected with HIV, HBV, and other bloodborne pathogens.
    2. Communicable Diseases
      Communicable diseases are a leading cause of childhood morbidity and school absences.  Students and staff with communicable diseases, which can be transmitted directly or indirectly from one individual to another, require special consideration in the school setting.  The transmission of infectious disease may be prevented by all school staff using procedures of effective infection control.  In the school environment, the risk of exposure can be unpredictable, thus control measure that are simple and uniform across all situations have the greatest likelihood of compliance and success.

      1. The spread of infectious disease can be prevented or deterred if students and staff adhere to basic principles of good personal hygiene, cleanliness, and recommended use of any necessary personal protective measures.
      2. Schools are legally authorized to prohibit school attendance by students, if necessary, to prevent the spread of contagious disease.
      3. Case management will inhibit the spread of contagious illness in school and minimize excessive absences.  Activities include:
        1. Identification
        2. Potential exclusion of students and staff with communicable diseases.
        3. Appropriate follow-up to ensure treatments and prompt readmission to school.
      4. The state health agency is responsible for initiating measures to suppress or prevent the spread of disease and for implementing regulation relating to quarantine, isolation, and other control measures to protect the public.
      5. Children with chronic infectious disease are entitled to a free appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.  If a student will be absent from school due to an infectious disease, reasonable accommodation, which may include Home and Hospital program services, could be appropriate.
      6. Persons with suppressed immune systems run a higher than normal risk of severe complications from common communicable illnesses.
        1. Students with a suppressed immune system may need to be temporarily excluded from school when there is an outbreak of a communicable disease for their own protection.
        2. Students with a suppressed immune system should have an individual health care plan in place with specific guidelines that will be implemented in the event of an outbreak.
        3. The decision to exclude the student from school should be made by the District nurse in conjunction with the student’s parent(s), physician and local health department when necessary.
      7. The District nurses are responsible for providing schools with exclusion protocol.  The assigned District nurse is responsible to provide in-service education for the individual needs.
    3. Management of a Communicable Disease Program  
      Regardless of the specific disease, certain elements are critical to the management of a communicable disease program.

      1. All employees, including those with chronic infectious diseases, have a right to confidentiality and access to employment as well as other rights, privileges, and services provided by federal and state laws.
      2. All children, including those with chronic infectious diseases, have a right to confidentiality and a free and appropriate public education.  Students with chronic infectious diseases are eligible for all rights, privileges, and services provided by federal and state laws.
      3. Measures to isolate students with chronic infectious diseases are usually not necessary.  Irrational fears related to chronic infectious diseases can be mitigated through planned health education programs for school staff, students, and parents.  Education programs should include information regarding the mode of transmission and the methods of preventing the transmission of infectious diseases.
      4. The school should respect the right to privacy of the individual.  If a student has an infectious disease, such knowledge should be confined to those persons with a direct need to know.
        1. Those persons who are informed of the identity of an infected child should be made aware of confidentiality requirements.
        2. The identity of an individual with an infectious disease should not be revealed except as required by law for reporting purposes.
        3. Health records should be confidential.
      5. A student should never be discriminated against because of an infectious disease.
      6. In the event of an outbreak of a vaccine-preventable disease, in cooperation with the local department of health, all susceptible students (i.e., students with medical or religious exemption from immunization) must be excluded or immunized.
    4. Management by District Nurses
      Jordan School District nurses are the most appropriate persons to coordinate with the local health department.  They should be responsible for instituting measures to prevent or control the spread of communicable diseases.  Their knowledge and judgment are essential for the collection and interpretation of data related to infectious disease.  Jordan School District nurses should:

      1. Participate in the development and revision of infectious disease policies and procedures, and consult with local or state health department personnel as needed.
      2. Interpret infectious disease policies and procedures to school personnel, parents and students.
      3. Provide health information, and in-service programs regarding infectious diseases.
      4. Promote positive health practices for the school community.
      5. Develop individual health care plans for students with chronic infectious diseases.
      6. Recommend modification of the school program for infected students as needed.
      7. Monitor and assess students with infectious diseases
      8. Monitor and assess the school environment for the effective infection control standards.
      9. Make recommendations for purchase of proper equipment and supplies.
      10. Serve as an advocate for students with infectious diseases.
      11. Act as a liaison between the school, home, and medical/health agencies for the students with infectious diseases.
      12. Keep up with current information, rules and regulation, policies, and procedures related to infectious disease.

Published on
  • Effective: 1/14/1986
  • Revision: 8/28/2012
  • Reviewed: 12/10/2013
  1. Board Directive
    The Board supports the concept that the students in the District are entitled to experience good dramatic productions.  The Board recognizes that class and school drama productions are an extension of the state core curriculum as well as national standards, and enhance students’ understanding and interpretation of the world around them.  To assure that age-appropriate material that reflects community standards is performed and/or produced in District schools, the Board authorizes the Administration to the establish a Drama Production Selection Committee for the District and for each local school.
  2. Administrative Policy
    Local school principals and the District Administration have the responsibility to ensure that the local and District Drama Production Selection Committees approve appropriate material to be produced by District schools.  Parents share responsibility in the approval process of dramatic material to be produced in the schools.  Parent and teacher recommendations and concerns are to be carefully considered by the appointed committee before approval is given.

    1. District Drama Production Selection Committee:  This committee will screen productions that will be presented within the school programs in Jordan District.
      1. Membership shall include the following:
        1. One parent from each high school feeder area.  Each Administrator of Schools shall have the responsibility of appointing a parent to the District committee.  Parent names will be selected from a pool provided by secondary principals per local School Community Council recommendations.  There should be one more parent than school employees on the committee.
        2. Administrator of Schools
        3. Administrator of Teaching and Learning
        4. Fine Arts Consultant (Chair)
        5.  Drama teacher
      2. Functions of the District Drama Production Selection Committee
        1. To review and approve recommendations and address concerns from the Local School Drama Production Selection Committee.  The principal and teacher will be invited by the committee to address local production concerns.
        2. To review and revise District drama approved production lists.
        3. To make parents, teacher, and students aware of the committee and its purpose (District website).
    2. Local Drama Production Selection Committee:  Established at the local school level, this committee will screen productions to be presented within the school program and recommend productions which are not on the District approved list to the District Drama Production Selection Committee.
      1. Membership on the Local Drama Production Selection Committee shall include the following:
        1. Local school drama teacher
        2. Principal or other administrator as assigned by the principal
        3. One additional teacher depending on presentation format (i.e., music teacher for musicals, English teacher for plays, etc.)
        4. Four (4) parent representatives, one to be selected by the School Community Council.  There should be one more parent than school employees on the committee.
      2. Functions of the Local School Drama Production Selection Committee
        1. Review and approve local recommended material for submission to District Drama Production Selection Committee for final approval.
        2. Complete a District Drama Production Recommendation Form and submit it to the District Drama Production Committee.
        3. Submit a copy of the script to the District Drama Production Selection Committee.
        4. Drama teacher submitting script may be asked to make a five-minute presentation to the District committee.
    3. General Procedures
      1. Materials used in class by students for individual assignments shall be approved by the classroom teacher and reviewed by the local school principal or administrator assigned by the principal.
      2. Materials involving school productions shall be approved by the Local School Drama Production Selection Committee for final approval.
      3. If a production already appears on the District Approved List of Drama Productions, it does not need to be resubmitted; however, it still must be approved by the Local School Drama Production Selection Committee.
      4. If a production appears on the District Approved List of Drama Productions, it is the responsibility of the local school to make certain the interpretation of the material is reasonable and within acceptable community standards.  In addition, any cuts or script modifications must be in compliance with federal copyright law.
      5. If a production does not appear on the District approved list of drama productions, it will need to be submitted to the District Drama Selection Committee for review and approved prior to production.
    4. School Responsibilities
      1. Complete the Drama Production form and send it to the Teaching and Learning Department at the District office two (2) months prior to the production.
      2. If any simulated firearm is to be used in the play, the Simulated Firearm Form must be filled out and a copy submitted to the Teaching and Learning Department at the District Office two (2) months prior to the production.
      3. Consent forms for students who wish to participate in drama productions should be signed by a parent prior to the production.  This consent form should include information about play content and time requirements for the students and should be retained at the school.
      4. It is the responsibility of the principal or designee to ensure that drama productions have both local and District committee approval prior to beginning rehearsals and performances.

Published on
  • Effective: 9/10/1985
  • Revision: 9/13/2011
  • Reviewed: 5/28/2013
  1. Board Directive
    The Board recognizes that students and schools benefit from the services of school volunteers.  Therefore, the Board authorizes the District Administration to provide opportunities for schools to receive volunteer services through the PTA, School Community Council, school/business partnerships, senior citizen organizations, and other groups and individuals with an interest in promoting quality education.  Individuals who serve in authorized volunteer programs or who volunteer at the request of a school administrator, teacher, or other employee shall be considered "Volunteer Government Workers" as defined in Utah Code 67-20—Volunteer Government Workers Act.
  2. Administrative Policy
    Jordan District's volunteer program shall be administered according to the following administrative policy provisions:

    1. The school principal shall be responsible for volunteer programs at the local school.  The principal may use the services of a school volunteer coordinator as necessary.  The principal and/or school volunteer coordinator shall:
      1. Ensure that all volunteers complete a Volunteer Information Application each year prior to volunteering.
      2. Use the volunteer resources available through parent organizations, school business partnerships, senior citizens, retired personnel, student volunteers, community volunteers, university students and staff members, and others as opportunity permits.
      3. Assure that volunteer resources are directed toward goals that have been agreed upon by the faculty, School Community Council, PTA, etc.
      4. Maintain appropriate records of volunteer services.
      5. Prepare an annual report on volunteer services for the school / District to be shared with School Community Councils and other stakeholders.
    2. A criminal background check shall be made prior to giving volunteers unsupervised access to students.
      1. Upon receiving a request from the principal, the Human Resources Department shall initiate the background check.
      2. The potential volunteer shall be fingerprinted and sign a waiver facilitating a search of the Utah Criminal History file.
      3. No one whose record shows a felony or misdemeanor conviction in an area which causes concern for the safety and well-being of students shall be given unsupervised access to students.

Published on
  • Effective: 8/27/1985
  • Revision: 9/8/2009

THIS POLICY ONLY APPLIES TO EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE RETIRED PRIOR TO THE 2006-07 CONTRACT YEAR.

  1. Board Policy
    The Board shall provide certificated employees of the District retirement incentive, and directs the District Administration to administer the program as outlined below.
  2. Administration Policy
    The Administration shall administer the retirement program according to the following guidelines:
    Guidelines

    1. A licensed employee is eligible for this benefit if:
      1. The employee has a minimum of ten (10) years full-time equivalent service with the District and, at the time of resignation, retires under the provisions of the Utah Retirement Systems. Years of service will be calculated on the full-time equivalents; i.e., 2 years of half-time service equal I year of full-time service.
      2. The employee has signed a voluntary retirement acknowledgment agreement and waiver to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (P.L. 101—433) prior to the retirement date of the employee.
    2. Each year the retiree will receive a percentage of the difference
      between Lane A, Step 1, of the teachers' C salary schedule andthat lane and step which the employee is on at the time of retirement.
      Retirees paid on the B salary schedule shall have their salary placement converted to the full-time equivalent lane and step on the C schedule to calculate this benefit. The percentages shall be based on Jordan District full-time equivalent service, as listed in the following table:

      Equivalent Full-time Years
      Percentage of the Difference
      10 years
      28%
      15 years
      38%
      20 years
      48%
      25 years
      53%
      30 years
      58%
    3. Upon retirement, an employee has four options:
      1. This benefit will be paid for a maximum of four (4) years or until the month in which the employee reaches the age for the unreduced Social Security benefit, whichever comes first. An employee retiring during the contract year will be paid monthly commencing the month following the actual retirement date. Employees retiring at the end of the contract year will receive a monthly entitlement commencing with the July 1 pay period.
      2. The retiree may authorize the District to purchase additional service credit for the employee through the State Retirement System as allowed by the Utah State Retirement System and Utah State law (See Senate Bill 34 passed by the State Legislature in 1995). The lump sum amount used as to procure retirement credit shall be discounted by the current prime interest rate plus 2 percent for each year to offset the District’s loss of interest earnings.
      3. The retiree may receive the monthly benefit for the first 12 months in a lump sum payment. The current prime interest rate plus 2 percent will be imposed to offset the District’s loss of interest earnings.
      4. The retiree may receive the entire early retirement in one lump sum. The lump sum payment will be discounted by the current prime interest rate plus 2 percent for each year to offset the District’s loss of interest earnings.
    4. Upon death of retiree, a one-time lump sum survivor payment will be made to surviving beneficiary as listed at the time of retirement, unless appropriate changes have occurred. The lump sum payment will be discounted by the current prime interest rate plus 2 percent for each year to offset the District’s loss of interest earnings.

NOTE: The prime interest rate shall be examined annually and adjusted as necessary to reflect significant changes in interest rates.

Published on
  • Effective: 5/14/1985
  • Revision: 10/26/2010
  • Reviewed: 5/28/2013
  1. Board Directive
    The Board of Education recognizes that one of the most important aspects of the education process is the relationship that teachers have with students.  The Board also recognizes that there are times when a very efficient, professional teacher may have circumstances where it would be beneficial for him/her to work part time. Although job sharing or part-time assignments (half-time or more) may provide a positive alternative in the school staffing pattern, the needs of students within the school's educational program will be of primary concern.  Consequently, job share or part-time assignments (half-time or more) must be compatible with the District philosophy, goals, and strategic plan.  The Board delegates to the District Administration the responsibility for administering this policy.
  2. Administrative Policy
    The District will allow two licensed individuals to share one position or for an individual to be hired on a part-time basis (half-time or more) with the approval of the local school principal and the appropriate Administrator of Schools.  The Human Resources Department will be responsible for processing job sharing or part-time (half-time or more) requests accordingly:

    1. Only two licensed employees may share one (1) full-time position.  At least one (1) of the licensed employees must have one or more years of successful teaching experience in Jordan School District.  An applicant for a job sharing position who is not a current licensed employee of Jordan School District will be considered upon recommendation of the Human Resources Department, the supervising principal and the appropriate Administrator of Schools.  Teachers desiring to job share will be required to find a qualified, licensed teacher with whom to share the position.
    2. A written plan must be presented to the principal by the licensed employee(s) desiring to job share.  The plan must meet the needs of the individual students within the school's educational program and be approved by both the principal and the Administrator of Schools.  After the fourth continuous year in a job share, a simplified written plan shall be submitted to the principal and Administrator of Schools for approval.
    3. If two (2) licensed employees from two (2) different schools propose a plan to job share at one of the schools, approval must be obtained from the principal where job sharing will take place, the Administrator of Schools and the Human Resources Department.
    4. Each job sharing licensed employee will be required to work half of the time of a regular teaching contract.   Time scheduling will vary according to the three (3) instructional levels and as determined by the principal of the school in which job sharing takes place.
    5. Job sharing is only approved for a single contract year.   Job share teachers do not have an expectation of continued employment.
    6. Licensed employees who have participated in job sharing may be offered a full-time position in a subsequent school year.    When a job share is dissolved and the principal does not offer a full-time position in a subsequent school year, the employee may apply for posted positions as outlined in DP304 NEG – Teacher Transfers.
    7. Subject to the approval of the supervising principal, licensed employees in a job sharing position may trade working time with their partner or may substitute for each other at substitute wages.  In the event that one licensed employee resigns, the other licensed employee will assume the full job responsibility until a replacement can be hired. Such a licensed employee will receive the full-time contract rate during the interim.
    8. Hours of work that part time/job share employees are required to spend on assignments such as parent-teacher conferences, committee work, faculty meetings, etc., shall be prorated by the percentage of a full-time contract according District policy DP342 – Hours of Work - Licensed.
    9. Part time/job sharing licensed employees may qualify for professional development days according to District policy.
    10. Movement on the salary schedule will be according to District policy DP309 NEG – Salary.
    11. Part time/job sharing licensed employees will be subject to the same District policies, procedures, and assignments as any other licensed employee.  This includes educator evaluations as per District policy DP311 – Evaluation for Licensed Personnel.
    12. Licensed employees involved in part time/job sharing who desire health insurance benefits must pay one-half of the insurance premium with Jordan School District contributing the other half of the premium.  Those who do not wish to participate in the health insurance program will be required to sign a waiver.
    13. An employee who is employed at least half-time and who works in any one school year a number of days equal to or greater than one-half the number of work days specified for similar contracts shall be given one-year experience credit as outlined in DP309 NEG – Salary Guidelines. Employees working less than one-half the number of work days will receive no experience credit.

Published on
  • Effective: 12/13/1983
  • Revision: 02/25/2025
  • Reviewed: 5/28/2013
  1. Board Directive
    The Board of Education recognizes that opportunities exist for many District employees to be elected to public office, either in local or state government or other school district's boards of education.  Inasmuch as these employees do perform a public service, the Board authorizes the District Administration to develop policy to assist District employees to perform their elected duties.
  2.  Administrative Policy

The Administration will endeavor to assist employees in their efforts to render public service, recognizing that employees need to provide adequate service to the District for compensation they receive.  The Administration will compensate these employees within the following administrative policy provisions:

    1. Employees who are eligible for vacation or personal leave will be required to use those times first to render service in their elected office.
    2. Employees elected to public office may be granted leave to fulfill the responsibilities of their office.
    3. Employees are encouraged to perform their elected duties outside their regular employment hours as much as possible to minimize the time away from District responsibilities.

Published on
  • Effective: 9/13/1983
  • Revision: 8/17/2010
  • Reviewed: 1/26/2016
  1. Board Directive
    The Board recognizes the need for employees to protect themselves against long-term injury and illness. A long-term disability policy will be available to eligible employees. The Board will pay the premium as agreed upon for each contract period. Appropriate application must be made by the employee.  The Board delegates to the District Administration responsibility for implementing this policy.
  2. Administrative Policy
    The long-term disability policy will be implemented according to the following administrative policy provisions:

    1. Eligible employees unable to perform all essential functions of their job may apply for long-term disability benefits.
      1. A 180-calendar day elimination period must be satisfied. The elimination period is a period of time an employee is continuously disabled and unable to work. The elimination period includes weekends, holidays, and summer months whether or not it is part of the employee’s contract.
      2. Regardless of the number of sick leave days available, employees will either terminate or transition to long-term disability benefits at the end of the 180-calendar day elimination period.
      3. If during the elimination period an employee is released by his/her physician to return to work without restriction and the employee does not return for at least twenty (20) consecutive work days, the elimination period will remain unchanged.
      4. Employees not applying for long-term disability benefits will terminate at the end of the 180-calendar day period regardless of the sick leave days available.
      5. Employees may use their eligible paid leave or make application for sick bank days during the elimination period.
      6. If during the elimination period, all available paid and unpaid leave has been exhausted and the employee is not covered under FMLA, employment will be terminated and the elimination period will be satisfied without pay.
      7. The application process to the long-term disability carrier should be completed within the first 90 days of the elimination period or there may be a delay in payment eligibility.
    2. At such time as an employee reaches the 180-day elimination date and is unable to perform all essential job functions, with or without a reasonable accommodation, his/her employment with the District will be terminated.
      1. The District will continue to pay the District's portion of the premium costs for medical insurance benefits for up to two years or the duration of the disability, whichever is less.
      2. Members of the Tier I Utah Retirement System will continue to accrue retirement service and salary credits for the duration of the time that the employee is on long-term disability, as per the District's Utah State Retirement Benefit Contract.
      3. If the approval takes longer than the 180-calendar day elimination period, a COBRA offer for the continuation of medical insurance will be given, if applicable.
      4. If long-term disability benefits are eventually approved, the long-term disability carrier will pay all back wages at 66 2/3% from the 180th day, insurance benefits will be reinstated and COBRA premiums refunded.
    3. If an employee receives a release from his/her physician as fully able to perform all essential job functions, with or without accommodations, during the 180-day elimination period, the release must be submitted to the Human Resources Department for review. The employee will be notified if or when they are able to resume employment.
    4. When an employee terminated under this policy is released by his/her physician as fully able to perform all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, the employee may reapply and be considered with all other applicants for positions for which he/she is qualified. If the former employee is rehired within two calendar years of the termination date, he/she will be treated as if returning from a leave of absence.

Published on
  • Effective: 6/21/1983
  • Revision: 1/28/1986
  1. Board Policy
    It is the policy of the Board to reimburse employees for the use of their private cars for District business. The Board will determine the mileage rate annually.
  2. Administration Policy
    The Administration will administer the payment of mileage allotments according to the following guidelines:
    Guidelines

    1. Professional District Office staff, principals and assistant principals will be reimbursed at a rate per mile determined by the Board for all District business miles.
    2. Requests for reimbursement should be submitted monthly to the immediate supervisor.
    3. Teacher specialists and other itinerant professional staff will be paid the mileage rate approved by the Board for the number of miles traveled.

Published on
  • Effective: 5/17/1983
  • Revision: 2/22/2022
  1. Board Directive
    The Board recognizes that non-resident students and charter school students residing in Jordan School District may at times request to be enrolled in the schools of the Jordan District.  The District Administration is therefore authorized to enroll non-resident students, foreign students and charter school students according to the provisions of the following administrative policy, and in accordance with Utah Code §53G-6-302 through 53G-6-404, 53G-6-503, 53G-6-702 through 53G-6-707 and Utah Administrative Code R277-438, R277-494 and R277-612.
  2. Administrative Policy
    The following administrative policy provisions shall be followed in providing for Jordan District enrollment of non-resident students and charter school students who reside in Jordan District.  Students who have previously graduated from high school or equivalent, have exceeded age appropriate placement, or whose class has graduated will not be eligible for enrollment.

    1. In-State District Reciprocity
      1. A student's legal residence is the domicile of the student's custodial legal guardian.
      2. Students from another district may attend District schools following the procedures and expectations outlined in Policy AS93 – Open Enrollment/School Choice.
      3. Students must be prepared to abide by the rules and policies of the school and the District.
      4. The student shall be placed as appropriate based on the documented enrollment history provided by the previous school or district.
      5. Charges, if any, for enrolling students from another district are to be arranged with the school districts involved.
    2. Foreign Immigrant Students
      1. Students whose most recent school enrollment was in a foreign country shall be enrolled in their age-appropriate grade in the Jordan School District.
      2. After enrollment, parents or guardians may request retention or acceleration following the process in Policy AS 64 – Student Retention and Acceleration.
      3. Students who have graduated from or otherwise completed a high school program or its equivalent in a foreign country are not eligible for enrollment in the District.
    3. Foreign Non-Immigrant Students
      1. The Board and District administration shall not authorize enrollment for any foreign non-immigrant students if any part of the enrollment would violate the laws, regulations, or guidelines of the United States or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
      2. Foreign non-immigrant students are eligible for graduation from District high schools provided they meet current Utah graduation requirements.
        1. Students must provide official transcripts to receive credit for courses taken in their home country. As credits may not exactly transfer, make-up credits may be required. Students are responsible for the time and expense of make-up credits.
        2. Foreign non-immigrant students who choose not to graduate but complete their 12th grade year in a District school may be recognized by school administration during graduation ceremonies.
      3. Foreign non-immigrant students entering the United States on an F-1 or J-1 visa may be enrolled in the District following the guidelines below:
        1. For students entering the United States on an F-1 visa:
          1) Enrollment will only be allowed in years when the District is authorized by the DHS to issue Form I-20 documents.
          2) Application for original or transferred enrollment must be made prior to July 1 of each year.
          a) Applications must meet all requirements of and provide all
          documentation required by both the DHS and the District.
          b) Applications must include full payment of the per capita cost of tuition |
          and a non-refundable processing fee (as described on the Planning &
          Enrollment website) plus any required school fees. Per DHS
          requirements, payment of tuition and fees may not be waived or paid in
          installments.
          3) The requested enrollment must be for in-person instruction in grades 10-12 for no more or less than one academic year.
        2. For students entering the United States on a J-1 visa:
          1) Enrollment will be allowed each year that allocations of J-1 student funds are made by the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). The number of allocations given to the District by USBE represent the cap on J-1 foreign non-immigrant student enrollment.
          2) Application for original or transferred enrollment must be made prior to July 1 of each year under the following guidelines:
          a) Applications must meet all requirements of and provide all documentation required by both the United States Department of State and the District.
          b) The requested enrollment must be for in-person instruction in grades 10-12 for no more or less than one academic year in one of the following circumstances:

          1. The student is sponsored by an agency approved by the Board of Education, or
          2. The student is sponsored by an agency approved by the Board of Education and enrolls under a one-for-one exchange with a current resident student in a District high school.
            c) Allocations from USBE for J-1 foreign non-immigrant students provide reimbursement to the District for the tuition costs associated with enrollment. When USBE allocations or monies are reduced or not available, the District may, at its discretion:

            1. Withdraw any previously approved enrollment authorizations, Require payment of tuition by J-1 foreign non-immigrant students, or
            2. Grant tuition waivers upon application from the J-1 foreign non-immigrant student or host family.
              1. Tuition waivers are only available to students who otherwise qualify for enrollment in the District.
              2. The number of available waivers will be reviewed regularly by District administration.
              3. Exceptions or denied waiver applications may be appealed to the Board of Education by the host family.
                d) The District may enroll a J-1 foreign non-immigrant student who does not qualify for state monies and pay the tuition costs of the student with other District funds or charge the student the current per capita cost of tuition.
        3. All foreign exchange students work through Planning & Enrollment in Student Services and should not be enrolled at the local school without authorization.
        4. Registration and participation/class fees outlined in AA408 – Fees still apply.
      4. All foreign exchange and foreign students must be approved for enrollment by the Board in an open meeting of the Board.
    4. Non-Utah Residents
      1. Non-Utah residents will be charged a per capita cost unless
        1. Such tuition is waived by the Board in an open meeting of the Board, or
        2. The student qualifies for resident enrollment under item 3 below
      2. The following criteria shall be used to determine fees for non-Utah residents:
        1. The base figure will be the same cost determined to educate a student in Jordan District that was computed two school years previous.
        2. The increase in the Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU) during the past two (2) years will be added to the cost derived in D.2.a.
        3. If the student is to receive or chooses to participate in programs of the District that are heavily subsidized by state or local funding (i.e., Special Education, CTE, Dual Immersion, International Baccalaureate, etc.), the amount charged will be increased by the average cost per student of that program.
      3. The following criteria will be applied to determine if the student will not be charged a tuition fee (§53G-6-302):
        1. The student’s presence in the District is not for the primary purpose of attending school.
        2. The student’s physical, mental, moral, or emotional health would best be served by considering the student to be a resident for school purposes.
        3. The student is prepared to abide by the rules and policies of the school and the District in which attendance is sought.
        4. The student resides with a responsible adult who is a resident of the District, and:
          1) Has been appointed guardian by a court of jurisdiction; or
          2) Is the student’s noncustodial parent, grandparent, brother, sister, uncle, or aunt; and
          3) Is designated as the student’s custodian in a durable power of attorney issued by the party who has legal custody of the student that grants the custodian full authority for educational or medical services in the interest of the student.
          4) Is married or an emancipated minor.
        5. Enrollment granted under D.3.d.(2) shall require a durable power of attorney.
      4. Non-resident and foreign students require authorization from Planning & Enrollment in Student Services prior to enrolling at the local school.
    5. Resident Charter School Students
      1. A student’s legal residence is the domicile of the student’s custodial parent or legal guardian.
      2. Resident students attending a charter school may attend Jordan School District schools as follows (§53G-6-503):
        1. Resident students attending a charter school may attend their school of residence the following school year if written notification of intent to enroll in the school of residence is submitted to the school no later than June 30 of the current year.
        2. After June 30 or during the school year, resident students enrolled in a charter school may attend their school of residence if there is space available, or a school other than their school of residence by following the procedures outlined in this policy and in Policy AS93—Open Enrollment School Choice.
        3. Charter school students may participate in extra-curricular or co-curricular activities at their school of residence by following the procedures outlined in this policy and the Student Services Manual.