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Oct. 28 Board Meeting Update

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You are invited to a meeting of the Board of Education of Jordan School District on Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the JATC South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue, Riverton, Utah. The study session begins at 4 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

The Oct. 28 Board meeting agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Administrative policies that will be discussed include A7 Suggestions from Employees and AA419 Student Conduct, Dress, and Appearance. Board policies that will be discussed include G103 Board Members’ Principles of Operation – Conduct and Ethics and Board Appendix Guidelines for New Board Members Orientation. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas.

School Buses Become Safety Training Centers on Wheels

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Superintentent with the bus trainersSupercast Episode 320
Some classrooms on wheels are making their way to kindergarten and first-grade students throughout Jordan School District right now. The classrooms are actually big yellow school buses.

On this episode of the Supercast, find out how our dedicated school bus drivers have come up with an entertaining and hands-on training course to keep kids safe on the school bus. Hear how students are loving the lessons, which everyone hopes will save lives.

Foothill Elementary School Having Some Fun with Big In-State Football Rivalry Game

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They are having some fun learning about the importance of being good sports and getting along. Students and staff at Foothills Elementary School dressed in their favorite Utah Utes red or BYU Cougar blue, building some schoolwide competition, spirit, and passionate predictions over who will win the big Utah vs BYU game on Saturday.

Principal Abe Yospe and Assistant Principal Jayme Gandara said it was an opportunity to teach students that they can support different teams, but still get along and cheer for one another.

Way to go, Foothills Elementary! We applaud you for your kindness in competition and for showing such good sportsmanship.

Watch KSL 5’s story on the Foothills Elementary football rivalry. 

How We Protect Student Data and Defend the District Against Cyber Attacks

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Superintendent with David BowmanSupercast Episode 319
October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the many things we do as a school District to keep student data safe and protect employees and families from falling victim to phishing and other scams.

On this episode, find out how partnering with parents and the community can make a big difference in defending against cyber-attacks and reducing risks online.

“Apple Crunch Day” Serving Students and Staff a Healthy Treat from a Local Farm

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There were a lot of students and staff happily crunching on healthy apples during lunch today. That’s because “Apple Crunch Day” is being celebrated in Jordan School District. The annual event in October coincides with National Apple Month and National Farm to School Month.

In some schools on “Apple Crunch Day”, students and community members participate in a synchronized “crunch” into locally grown Utah apples to raise awareness for healthy eating and to support local farmers. This year JSD Nutrition Services purchased local apples from Pyne Farms in Santaquin, Utah to help everyone celebrate. The apples were delivered to schools and offered for free to anyone who wanted to crunch into an awesome apple.

Happy “Apple Crunch Day” everyone!