Jordan School District
Effective: 8/27/1969 Revision: 9/8/2009 Board Policy The Board recognizes the need for licensed employees to be granted sabbatical leaves in order to continue their professional training. The Board authorizes a maximum of four (4) full-time equivalent employees each year to be selected for sabbatical leave. The Board delegates to the District Administration the responsibility of ...continue reading "DP333 NEG – Sabbatical Leave"
Effective: 8/27/1969 Revision: 9/8/2009 Reviewed: 3/26/2013 Board Directive The Board is vitally interested in the maintenance and safeguarding of school buildings and property. Responsibility is delegated to the District Administration to develop policies and procedures that will 1) deter acts of vandalism and school burglary, 2) assist law enforcement officers in the identification and apprehension ...continue reading "DA160 – School Vandalism and Burglaries"
Effective: 8/27/1969 Revision: 2/27/2024 Reviewed: 5/28/2013 Board Directive The Board delegates the responsibilities of assignment of personnel to the District Administration. Administrative Policy The Administration delegates the responsibility for the placement of all personnel to the Human Resources department. This shall be done in cooperation with the school principal or the immediate supervisor. Grade and ...continue reading "DP305 – Placement and Assignment of Personnel"
Effective: 8/27/1969 Revision: 1/25/2022 Reviewed: 4/26/2013 Board Directive It is the policy of the Board to meet with the Administration, officers of each departmental organization, and their appointed representatives in salary negotiations to establish salary schedules. It is also the policy of the Board to pay wages and salaries that shall enable the District to ...continue reading "DP309 NEG – Salary Guidelines"
Effective: 8/27/1969 Revision: 9/8/2009 Reviewed: 9/20/2017 Board Directive The Board may authorize a leave of absence without pay for continued study to licensed employees who have served three (3) consecutive years. The Board authorizes the Administration to set up procedures for educational leave and approval of candidates for such leave. Administrative Policy An educational leave ...continue reading "DP332 NEG – Educational Leave"
Effective: 8/27/1969 Revision: 9/8/2009 Reviewed: 5/28/2013 Board Directive The Board, recognizing that the leaders in the schools and in the District Office occupy key positions in the total District organization, considers the selection and appointment of administrators an important responsibility of the Administration. The Board delegates to the District Administration the responsibility to interview, screen ...continue reading "D205 – Selection and Appointment of Educational Leaders"
Effective: 8/27/1969 Revision: 8/27/2019 Reviewed: 5/28/2013 Board Directive The Board recognizes that professional development activities are an important component in staff preparation and training. Therefore, the Board authorizes the District Administration to implement policy which provides released time to eligible licensed classroom teachers for the purpose of engaging in professional activities. Such activities are to be in ...continue reading "DP339 – Released Time—Professional"
Effective: 8/27/1969 Revision: 9/8/2009 Reviewed: 5/28/2013 Board Directive Recognizing that the staffing of schools is an administrative responsibility, the Board authorizes the District Administration to develop policies and procedures to ensure the identification and selection of competent personnel. Administrative Policy Since the success of the educational program is directly dependent upon the personnel who staff ...continue reading "DP306 – Staffing of Schools—Non-Administrative"
Effective: 8/27/1969 Revision: 9/22/2020 Board Directive Since the coordination of activities is an administrative function, the Board delegates to the Administration the responsibility for the preparation and announcement of District calendars. These calendars shall be prepared in accordance with guidelines established by the Utah State Board of Education and shall be approved by the Board. ...continue reading "D207 – Calendar Development"
Effective: 8/27/1969 Revision: 6/22/2010 Reviewed: 12/10/2013 Board Directive Boards of Education are by law (Utah Code §53G-9-402 through 404) committed to the testing and examining of every student within their jurisdiction to ascertain if such student has impaired or defective vision. Students with vision problems are affected academically, socially, and psychologically. Therefore, the Board shall delegate ...continue reading "AS89 – Vision Screening"