Announcement of Jordan School District Board of Education Member Vacancy Voting District 5

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The Board of Education of Jordan School District announces a midterm vacancy in Voting District 5. Voting District 5 geographically covers some areas within the cities of Copperton, Herriman, South Jordan, and West Jordan. The Board of Education will meet on Monday, Nov. 23 at 4 p.m. and/or Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2026 at 4 p.m. to interview applicants for this position. These meetings will take place in the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue (2080 West), Riverton UT. It is expected the Board will appoint a person at its Nov. 24, 2026 6:30 p.m. business meeting to fulfill the remainder of the unexpired term that runs through Dec. 31, 2028.

The qualifications for a local board of education (Utah Code 20A-14-202, 20A-9-201) are:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Shall have been a resident of the local school board district in which the person is seeking election for at least one year as of the date of the election [appointment].
  • Be and remain a registered voter in the local school board district from which the member is elected or appointed.
  • Maintain primary residence within the local school board district from which the member is elected or appointed.
  • A member of a local school board may not, during the member’s term in office, also serve as an employee of that Board.

To confirm eligibility, contact the Salt Lake County Elections Division at 2001 South State Street, S1-200, Salt Lake City, Utah, telephone number 385-468-7400.

An application and qualification affidavit are available at the Jordan School District Administration Office, 7387 S. Campus View Drive, West Jordan, Utah, from John Larsen, Business Administrator, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. The application may also be downloaded using the link below. The completed application and affidavit must be returned to the same office or emailed to john.larsen@jordandistrict.org by 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, 2026.

LCS Department Honors Tradition With Día de los Muertos Display

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LCS staff standing next to a Día de los Muertos ofrendaMembers of Jordan School District’s Language and Culture Services Department built a Día de los Muertos ofrenda in their office, giving District staff a special opportunity to share this meaningful tradition and remember loved ones. Team members Maria de LaCruz, Aldara Cilia, and Kate Aragón built the display. They hand-crafted paper flowers that are symbolic bridges connecting the living with the departed.
Thank you for sharing the tradition with JSD office staff and creating a meaningful way to honor the families and loved ones who have passed on.

Foothills Students and Staff Excited for Rivalry Football Game

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Across the state, fans are excited for Saturday’s rivalry football game between Utah and BYU. Foothills Elementary School joined in on the fun by hosting a spirit day, encouraging students and staff to wear red or blue on Friday to support the Utes or Cougars. Located in Riverton, the school sits almost equidistant between Rice-Eccles Stadium and LaVell Edwards Stadium, and the student body and staff was split evenly between red and blue.

Nov. 10 Board Study Session Update

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The Nov. 10 Board study session agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Board policies that will be discussed include GP100 Global Governance Commitment, GP101 Governing Style, GP105 Board President’s Role, GP106 Board First Vice President’s Role, GP107 Board Second Vice President’s Role, GP111 Type of Meetings, GP112 Closed Sessions of the Board, and GP114 Board Representation on District Committees & Other Organizations. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

West Hills Educators Celebrate Peer Support and Growth

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At West Hills Middle School, administrators and educators are celebrating a major milestone after completing over 1,000 peer observations, affectionately known as “Catwalks,” since 2024. Teachers, coaches, and administrators regularly step into each other’s classrooms to share best practices, highlight effective classroom management, and model student feedback strategies.
Keep up the great work, West Hills Middle School educators! Your dedication to continuous collaboration is paying off in student achievement and academic growth.

Unlocking Potential: Inside Jordan School District’s Advanced & Gifted Learner Initiative

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Superintendent with the G&T teamSupercast Episode 374
Inspiring students to achieve at their highest possible level is one of the most rewarding parts of being an educator in Jordan School District.

On this episode of the Supercast, we explore a new initiative dedicated to supporting high-ability and gifted elementary school students across the District. Hear from educators in the Gifted and Talented program about how dedicated specialists bring targeted programs, teacher support, and rigorous student challenges directly to the classroom to keep the love of learning alive for all students.