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Date: September 23, 2026

To: All Administrators and Secretaries

From: Nathan Elkins, Director HRS – Certified

Subject: Roving Substitute Guidelines Message:

During the 2023-24 school year, we authorized schools to use the roving substitute code for emergency situations in which a special education paraprofessional was unavailable for continuity of services. We also authorized the use of the roving sub code for PE instructors at the elementary level to ensure there was no break in PE programming. In some cases, the need for a roving sub in either of these situations was due to a vacancy in that specific position, and our hope was that allowing schools to use the substitute pool would help buy time to find a more permanent solution through the hiring process. Unfortunately, in some cases, the roving substitute became the long-term solution, and the respective positions were never filled. Consequently, the abundant use of roving substitutes over the past year created situations in which regular substitutes were not available for classroom assignments in addition to an unsustainable increase to the district's substitute expenses.
The purpose of this memo is to provide information regarding the current situation and guidance moving forward to address the needs of support staff (specifically, special education paraprofessionals and PE instructors) and the increased substitute expense. Please be aware of the following guidelines:

  • Requesting a roving substitute for the express purpose of providing coverage for a PE instructor (elementary) or a special education paraprofessional is still allowed at the maximum use of 20 days
  • After 20 days, a roving sub will no longer be allowed to provide coverage for that PE instructor or special education paraprofessional
  • A single-day use for a roving sub is still allowed if being used to help cover multiple classes throughout the school day
  • Roving subs may not be requested to cover office personnel, a general instructional paraprofessional, or to provide additional support for a school activity (e.g., field day, field trips, etc.)
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  • Roving subs may not be requested in anticipation of potential teacher absences
  • Roving sub requests that do not include a reason for the request noted in the administrator comments may be removed from SmartFind (applicable only to roving sub assignments)
    We understand that unique circumstances arise from time to time, and as such, any request for a roving sub that navigates outside these guidelines must first have approval from HR. Such requests can be made directly to me (nathan.elkins@slcschools.org) or Lauren Knotts (lauren.knotts@slcschools.org). As we move forward throughout the school year, we will closely monitor the use of roving subs in SmartFind and will contact you directly if we discover a potential issue. We are hopeful that these guidelines will provide our schools the latitude to navigate challenging staffing situations while maintaining sustainable substitute expenses. We ask that you please review these guidelines with all school staff that may be responsible for requesting a roving substitute assignment. If you have any questions regarding these guidelines, please reach out to me or a member of HR staff copied on these guidelines, thank you.
    Nathan Elkins, Director HRS - Certified Lauren Knotts, HR Analyst Krystal Hernandez-Cortes, HR Specialist Kim Hill, HR Specialist

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Administrative Memo 

Students in grades 6-12 are being asked to contribute their ideas on what the SLCSD Portrait of a Graduate will be. Schools will need to set aside 20-30 minutes to allow students to take this important survey on Oct 2nd. The student survey coincides with a parent survey that will be going via ParentSquare. 

Secondary schools should use ELA courses to ensure every student with parent permission can participate in this important process. Elementary schools should plan a block for 6th grade students to participate by the deadline. Please communicate your planned day to Dr. Jefferies via this Microsoft Form. 

In case any questions arise, here is the information you should know: 

  • This survey is ANONYMOUS, and participants should be encouraged to complete it honestly.  
  • Student Survey: Students can access the survey through the Student Survey Module in Clever. To increase response rates, we encourage you to work with your teachers to set aside time for students to complete their surveys during school hours.  

Any questions can be directed to the Assessment Supervisor, Dr. Patrick Jefferies (patrick.jefferies@slcschools.org). 

  

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Announcements
SLCSD Priorities 2026-27  - Our top priorities highlighted from our strategic plan for student success. (Draft only!!)
Common Expectations – Administrative guiding document for 26-27 school year.
September Cultural Calendar – Record of cultural observances for September
Friday, September 25 is a non-student day and the annual Office Professionals Conference at Hillside 8:00am-3:00pm. All contract office Professionals should be in attendance.
Secondary Fine Arts Performances – Listing of upcoming secondary fine arts performances.
CELEBRATIONS – Please send to leeson.taylor@slcschools.org or angelina.tovar@slcschools.org by Wednesday at 5:00 PM.
West Debate
We are thrilled to celebrate an outstanding achievement by the West High School Speech & Debate Team! This past weekend, three students competed in the Tournament of Champions season opener, an exceptionally competitive national tournament featuring 1,879 competitors from 325 debate programs across the country. Junior Luka Mischenko finished 2nd out of more than 200 competitors in Lincoln-Douglas debate after 12 rounds, earning his first bid to the National Championship. Juniors Kobe Aoki and Sohum Krishna went even further, winning the entire policy debate tournament against 135 teams from across the nation!
These accomplishments are a tremendous reflection of our students' talent, dedication, and hard work throughout the summer. Please join us in congratulating Luka, Kobe, and Sohum on this remarkable national achievement and in celebrating the excellence of the West High Speech & Debate program. The full team will compete next at the University of Utah on October 2–3, and we look forward to celebrating many more successes throughout the season!
Parkview STEM Lab
Congrats to Parkview for establishing and integrating it’s STEM Lab.  Mr. Castillo has worked very hard to set it up. This is their second year since receiving a parenting grant with Indian Hills. As a Title I school this a great opportunity for our students!   
ALL ADMINISTRATORS – Items for all building level administrators
DEADLINES
PUBLISHED 2z026 Principal Tackle List.docx
Tackle List Feedback Survey – Fill out form. – Please fill this survey out for feedback regarding the Principal Tackle List.
ACTION ITEMS
Action Item: Assigning STEM AC Math Digital Learning Student Licenses – The math digital learning student licenses awarded to schools from the STEM AC Math Digital Learning Grant will be assigned by SLCSD IT Department.  Administrators must submit a SLCSD IT helpdesk ticket to inform IT how the licenses are to be assigned in their school.
 INFORMATION ITEMS
 Attendance Update September 2026.docx​ -this is the September attendance newsletter.
New Requirements Under Utah's School Food Additive Law — Effective 2026–2027 School Year -- This memo outlines new state requirements that take effect for the 2026–2027 school year restricting certain food additives in foods sold, donated, offered, or served on school grounds during the school day. Please review this guidance carefully and share it with relevant staff, including food service, front office, and classroom teachers who coordinate food-related activities.
School Attendance Webpage Template and Attendance Communications Guidance – The purpose of this guidance is to ensure families have clear, consistent, and accessible information about school attendance. By using a common attendance webpage template, schools can help families understand attendance expectations, Utah's compulsory education requirements, how to report absences, how attendance notifications are communicated through Edia AI, and where to access support when attendance concerns arise.
Attendance Coding Guidance Memo – As we continue implementing the new attendance law, it is important that tardies, late arrivals, and absences are coded consistently across schools. 
Update: Internal and External Grant Pre-Application Approval Process – This  memo serves as an important reminder that all faculty and staff must use the district’s Grant Pre-Application Approval process before submitting any grant request.
Student Services Newsletter – This is the monthly newsletter from Student Services.
 CTE September News – Monthly newsletter from CTE.
USBE Updates
School LAND Trust – USBE is excited to announce a new Canvas course designed to support District Principals in administering the School LAND Trust (SLT) program. District principals are vital to ensuring School Community Councils (SCC) are properly formed and funds are used to address critical academic needs.
SEOP Newsletter – August newsletter
USBE September Attendance Newsletter – USBE Attendance information for the month of August.   
 
HIGH SCHOOLS – Items for high school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
 
INFORMATION ITEMS
Information about class taking patterns – Utah schools are committed to providing students with broad and equitable access to educational opportunities. Utah Administrative Rule R277-707 specifically provides that schools may consider academic readiness but may not require students to complete prerequisite courses before enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
Attendance-Based Grade Reduction Update --  As we have begun implementing the new attendance law, we have learned that schools are not coding tardies consistently across the district for students who arrive late or tardy (excused or unexcused). This means that your tardy data may not be correct for the purpose of calculating student grades for teachers who choose to apply the new attendance-based grading policy.
2026 Cohort Cleanup for High Schools
All graduation requirements for last year's 12th grade students who did not graduate in May must be completed and entered into PowerSchool by September 25.
Registrars must also ensure that an Exit Status Change record is created in PowerSchool for any student who has completed their graduation requirements or for whom new information is available regarding their enrollment status or transfer destination.
Registrars will receive training on this process from IT on August 28.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS –Items for middle school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Information about class taking patterns – Utah schools are committed to providing students with broad and equitable access to educational opportunities. Utah Administrative Rule R277-707 specifically provides that schools may consider academic readiness but may not require students to complete prerequisite courses before enrolling in Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.
Attendance-Based Grade Reduction Update --  As we have begun implementing the new attendance law, we have learned that schools are not coding tardies consistently across the district for students who arrive late or tardy (excused or unexcused). This means that your tardy data may not be correct for the purpose of calculating student grades for teachers who choose to apply the new attendance-based grading policy.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – Items for elementary school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
UEA Support for Readathon – On October 2, 2026 the Utah Statewide Read-A-Thon will take place. UEA applauds the efforts of Governor Cox and first lady Abby Cox in working to build literacy in our state.
UEA supports the Governor’s initiative, and we hope your school district will actively participate so students and educators of all ages can discover, or rediscover, the joy of reading. We also hope that you will work in close collaboration with educators and the community in planning events. UEA and your local association leaders stand ready to help
CogAT Testing – Annual Dates & Expectations -- SLCSD’s Magnet and Advanced Academics and Mentoring Program (AAMP) provide advanced learning opportunities for students who demonstrate gifted characteristics and high academic potential.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS FROM DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS
SPED Scoop – Special Education Newsletter
Student Services Resources
Teaching & Learning
Salt Lake Education Foundation
School Leadership & Support
Administrative Memos
CTE_Teachers SharePoint: https://slcsd.sharepoint.com/sites/CTE_Teachers
*Unless otherwise requested, information will run for 2 weeks only.
 

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ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM 

To: School Principals  
From: Dr. Bri Conley, Director of Educational Equity & Access 
Date: September 10, 2026 
Subject: School Attendance Webpage Template and Attendance Communications Guidance 

Purpose 

The purpose of this guidance is to ensure families have clear, consistent, and accessible information about school attendance. By using a common attendance webpage template, schools can help families understand attendance expectations, Utah's compulsory education requirements, how to report absences, how attendance notifications are communicated through Edia AI, and where to access support when attendance concerns arise. Using a common template across schools will help create a consistent experience for families and make attendance information easier to find and understand. 

District Guidance 

All schools should use the attached School Attendance Webpage Template on their website. The template is designed to provide families with clear, consistent, and family-friendly information about attendance procedures and expectations. 

To maintain consistency across the district, schools should keep the main content of the template. Schools should only update sections that require school-specific information, including: 

  • Attendance office email address 
  • Attendance office phone number 
  • Any other school-specific contact information 

Administrative Responsibilities 

 Principals are responsible for: 

  • Ensuring the attendance template is posted and maintained on the school's website. 
  • Replacing all placeholder information with accurate school contact information. 
  • Verifying that attendance office procedures match the information shared on the website. 
  • Ensuring attendance office staff understand and follow the attendance reporting and excusal procedures outlined in the template. 
  • Reviewing the webpage regularly to keep information accurate and up to date. 
  • Supporting clear and proactive communication with families about attendance expectations, how to report absences, and available supports through multiple channels, including ParentSquare messages, flyers, SEP conferences, back-to-school events, and other family engagement opportunities. 

This guidance is intended to help families access attendance information quickly, improve communication between schools and families, and support student attendance and engagement. 

School Attendance Webpage Template 

Utah law requires students ages 6 to 18 to attend school regularly, and we're here to help make that possible for every family. If attendance becomes a challenge, reach out to us early so we can help. We can connect families with support and resources to help address barriers to attendance and keep students engaged in learning. Together, we can help every student stay connected to school and on track for success. 

Regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success. To maximize learning opportunities, students are expected to attend every class, on time, every day. Parents and their student(s) are jointly responsible for ensuring the student's regular attendance at school. See SLCSD Board Student Policy S-4 for more information. 

Attendance Notifications with Edia AI 

When a teacher marks a student absent, families will receive a text message from Edia AI within minutes. Parents and guardians can reply directly to the text message to verify or provide the reason for the absence. This helps us maintain accurate attendance records and allows us to provide timely support to students when needed. 

No app download or account setup is required. Edia AI communicates directly with the parent or guardian phone number on file with the school. 

Reporting an Absence 

  1. Reply to an Edia AI text message. If you have previously received a message from Edia AI, simply reply to the text with the reason for your student's absence. This is the preferred and fastest way to communicate attendance information. The attendance office will receive your message and update your student's attendance record. 
  1. If you have not previously received an Edia AI message or are unable to use Edia, email [attendance email] with your student's name, the date(s) of the absence, and the reason for the absence. 
  1. If email is not accessible, call [attendance phone number] and leave a voicemail with your student's name, the date(s) of the absence, and the reason for the absence. 

Please report absences as soon as possible to help ensure attendance records are updated accurately and efficiently. 

Important: If you have not received messages from Edia AI and your student has had absences you have not excused, please contact the school office to verify that your phone number is listed correctly in PowerSchool. If your phone number changes, parents and guardians should update their contact information as soon as possible to ensure they continue to receive attendance notifications and other important school communications. 

Attendance Records and Excusal Requirements 

To help us maintain accurate attendance records, please include your student's name and the specific date(s) and/or class period(s) when contacting the Attendance Office regarding an absence. 

If you submit an absence excuse by email, the message must come from the parent or guardian email address listed in PowerSchool. Requests sent from a different email address cannot be processed, and a notification will be sent to the email address on file. 

When reporting an absence, please include the reason for the absence. A parent or guardian's acknowledgment that a student was absent, without a reason, is not sufficient to excuse the absence. Providing the reason helps the school accurately code attendance and ensures compliance with state attendance requirements. 

Please keep the following in mind: 

  • Parents and guardians have one week from the date of an absence to notify the school and provide the reason for the absence. After one week, the absence can no longer be excused and will be recorded as a truancy. 
  • If you believe your student was marked absent in error, please contact the teacher directly. 
  • The Attendance Office cannot change an absence to present without written confirmation from the teacher. 
  • Requests received after 2:30 p.m. may be processed the following school day. We appreciate your patience. 
  • Email cannot be used to check a student out of school. 
  • Students are expected to attend all classes each day. If a student needs to leave during the school day, a parent or guardian must check them out through the Attendance Office. 
  • Students who leave without being properly checked out may be considered truant. 

Thank you for partnering with us to support your student's attendance and success. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact the Attendance Office. We are here to help. 

Salt Lake City School District - Family Resources 

Salt Lake City School District - Attendance 

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ADMINISTRATIVE MEMORANDUM 

To: School Secretaries and Principals  
From: Dr. Bri Conley, Director of Educational Equity & Access 
Date: September 10, 2026 
Subject: Attendance Coding Guidance Memo 

As we continue implementing the new attendance law, it is important that tardies, late arrivals, and absences are coded consistently across schools. 

This guidance is especially critical for secondary schools (grades 7-12), where teachers may apply grade reductions related to unexcused absences and unexcused tardies. To ensure equitable application of this practice, attendance coding procedures must be aligned and consistently followed districtwide before unexcused tardies are used for grading purposes. Consistent coding practices support fair treatment of students and strengthen the integrity of district attendance data. 

A student who arrives late should not be changed to Present if they missed instructional time. Attendance records must accurately reflect the instructional time missed. 

Code Use When... Additional Guidance 
X - Office Excused Tardy The student arrives late (1-14 minutes) or tardy (15+ minutes), and a parent/guardian or the school provides a reason for the late arrival. Examples include appointments, illness, transportation issues, oversleeping, running late, family matters, meetings with school staff, testing, athletics, field trips, and other approved school activities. Do not mark a student as Present simply because the tardy has been excused. Always record the student's arrival time and the reason for the late arrival in the PowerSchool attendance comments. If a parent provides an explanation for the late arrival by phone, email, Edia, or a written note, use the X attendance code for the class period in which the student arrives. If the student missed one or more class periods before arriving at school, those periods should first be marked Absent and then coded as Excused or Unexcused, based on the reason provided. The X code should only be used for the class period in which the student arrives. Example: If a student arrives during Period 3, Periods 1 and 2 should be marked Absent and then coded Excused or Unexcused, as appropriate. Period 3 should be coded X. 
L - Late The student arrives 1-14 minutes late and no excuse has been provided. Use only for unexcused late arrivals. Do not change to X unless a parent/guardian or the school later provides an excuse.   Horizonte exception: Due to Horizonte's unique schedule structure, which includes shorter class periods and terms than traditional secondary schools, students are considered late at 5 minutes after the start of class.  
T - Tardy The student arrives 15 or more minutes late and no excuse has been provided. Use only for unexcused tardies. These tardies may impact attendance-based grade reductions in grades 7-12 if they remain unexcused.   Horizonte exception: Due to Horizonte's unique schedule structure, which includes shorter class periods and terms than traditional secondary schools, students are considered tardy if they arrive more than 5 minutes after the start of class.  
V - Verified Sluffing The student is on campus but intentionally misses class and remains in the hallway, restroom, cafeteria, or another area instead of reporting to class. Use according to your school's truancy/sluffing procedures. This is different from a student who is simply late or tardy to class. Each school should have a consistent process for identifying and coding verified sluffing. 
R - Released for School-Related Activity The student is out of class and released for an approved school activity (excluding seminary), such as a field trip, sporting event, choir performance, or visiting another school. Whenever possible, enter the R code proactively rather than marking the student absent and correcting attendance later. 
P - Partial Day An elementary student leaves school before the end of the school day. Use only when a student was present for part of the day and then checked out early.  Do not use P for students who arrive late. Students arriving after the start of the school day should be coded X, L, or T, as appropriate, and the arrival time should be documented in PowerSchool comments. 

Excused Absences and Excusal Timeline 

  • A parent's acknowledgment that a student was absent does not automatically make the absence excused. Under Utah law, a reason must be provided before an absence can be excused. 
  • Parents/guardians have one week from the date of the absence to provide the reason for the absence. If a parent or guardian contacts the school but does not provide a reason, the absence must remain unexcused until a reason is received. 
  • After one week, the absence can no longer be changed to an excused absence. Absences that remain unexcused after one week must be coded as a truancy in accordance with Utah law. 
Situation Guidance 
Parent provides valid reason for an absence through Edia The reason is automatically documented. 
Parent reports an absence by phone Obtain and document the reason before coding the absence as excused. 
Parent requests an excused absence but does not provide a reason Inform the parent that Utah law requires a reason before an absence can be excused. The absence must remain unexcused until a reason is provided. If a reason is not received within one week of the absence, the absence becomes a truancy. 
Student has a cumulative GPA below 2.0 The reason must fall within one of the categories identified in Utah law for the absence to count as excused. 
Student has a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher at the time of the absence A parent may provide any reason to justify the student's absence. 

Under Utah law (HB 145), absences may be excused for the following reasons: 

  • A physical or mental illness 
  • Family death 
  • Family event (in SLCSD this can include vacation) 
  • Observance of a religious holiday 
  • Participation in an approved school activity 
  • Competition in a rodeo sanctioned by an international, non-profit organization dedicated to the development of sportsmanship, horsemanship, and character in youth through the sport of rodeo 
  • An excuse consistent with the student's IEP or Section 504 accommodation plan 
  • Any reason a parent provides to justify a student's absence if the student maintains a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0, including an event related to participation in:  
  • Mountain biking 
  • Shooting sports 
  • A Utah State University youth development program that provides educational experiences in agriculture, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, civic engagement, leadership, and healthy living through hands-on learning, mentoring, and community-based clubs or activities 

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Announcements
SLCSD Priorities 2026-27  - Our top priorities highlighted from our strategic plan for student success. (Draft only!!)
Common Expectations – Administrative guiding document for 26-27 school year.
September Cultural Calendar – Record of cultural observances for September
Friday, September 25 is a non-student day and the annual Office Professionals Conference at Hillside 8:00am-3:00pm. All contract office Professionals should be in attendance.

CELEBRATIONS – Please send to leeson.taylor@slcschools.org or angelina.tovar@slcschools.org by Wednesday at 5:00 PM.

ALL ADMINISTRATORS – Items for all building level administrators
DEADLINES
PUBLISHED 2z026 Principal Tackle List.docx
Tackle List Feedback Survey – Fill out form. – Please fill this survey out for feedback regarding the Principal Tackle List.
ACTION ITEMS
Action Item: Assigning STEM AC Math Digital Learning Student Licenses – The math digital learning student licenses awarded to schools from the STEM AC Math Digital Learning Grant will be assigned by SLCSD IT Department.  Administrators must submit a SLCSD IT helpdesk ticket to inform IT how the licenses are to be assigned in their school.
 INFORMATION ITEMS
 Attendance Update September 2026.docx​ -this is the September attendance newsletter.
Update: Internal and External Grant Pre-Application Approval Process – This  memo serves as an important reminder that all faculty and staff must use the district’s Grant Pre-Application Approval process before submitting any grant request.
Student Services Newsletter – This is the monthly newsletter from Student Services.
Utah Compose/Scrible update 
USBE retired Utah Compose and will not be available this year. Scrible will be the replacement.  
The platform is currently not rostered or available for teacher use.  
We expect USBE to have it ready by October.
Teachers New to Acadience Reading:
Teachers new to Acadience Reading need to complete the Administration Essentials course provided online by USBE before they conduct any benchmarking.  While not as robust of an option, there is a self-paced Canvas course that covers this information as well.  Teacher should observe and practice testing procedures and follow standard testing procedures to keep the data collected valid and reliable.
Math Acadience License Issues
Acadience Math Digital Upgrades and License Information:
Schools that have requested K-3 manual-entry Acadience Math licenses are all set to use them, but please remember that they are exclusively for K-3 students.  Manual licenses for upper grade students must be purchased, even though it appears that all students have accounts.  This is due to the way the ALO platform rosters.  Upper grade students with Acadience Reading accounts may appear to have Acadience Math accounts.  They do not unless your school purchases them.
For schools that have requested quotes for digital upgrades or upper grade licenses, please complete your purchase as quickly as possible.  These upgrades are given at a district level through ALO.  This means that any school in the district could potentially use it.  To avoid using the upgrades purchased by another school and avoid costly invoices, schools need to clearly communicate the type of licenses they are using to classroom teachers and support staff for Acadience Math.  If the school does not purchase the digital upgrade, all measures need to be administered, scored, and entered manually into ALO.  
Teacher Growth Reports
Teacher growth reports are now available in the DDC>Assessment & Evaluation>Assessment Essentials> [School Folder]>Scores & Reports> Teacher Growth. Reach out to Dr. Jefferies in Assessment & Evaluation with questions.

USBE Updates
School LAND Trust – USBE is excited to announce a new Canvas course designed to support District Principals in administering the School LAND Trust (SLT) program. District principals are vital to ensuring School Community Councils (SCC) are properly formed and funds are used to address critical academic needs.
SEOP Newsletter – August newsletter
USBE September Attendance Newsletter – USBE Attendance information for the month of August.   
 
HIGH SCHOOLS – Items for high school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
2026 Cohort Cleanup for High Schools
All graduation requirements for last year's 12th grade students who did not graduate in May must be completed and entered into PowerSchool by September 25.
Registrars must also ensure that an Exit Status Change record is created in PowerSchool for any student who has completed their graduation requirements or for whom new information is available regarding their enrollment status or transfer destination.
Registrars will receive training on this process from IT on August 28.

MIDDLE SCHOOLS –Items for middle school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS

ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – Items for elementary school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
UEA Support for Readathon – On October 2, 2026 the Utah Statewide Read-A-Thon will take place. UEA applauds the efforts of Governor Cox and first lady Abby Cox in working to build literacy in our state.
UEA supports the Governor’s initiative, and we hope your school district will actively participate so students and educators of all ages can discover, or rediscover, the joy of reading. We also hope that you will work in close collaboration with educators and the community in planning events. UEA and your local association leaders stand ready to help
CogAT Testing – Annual Dates & Expectations -- SLCSD’s Magnet and Advanced Academics and Mentoring Program (AAMP) provide advanced learning opportunities for students who demonstrate gifted characteristics and high academic potential.

RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS FROM DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS
SPED Scoop – Special Education Newsletter
Student Services Resources
Teaching & Learning
Salt Lake Education Foundation
School Leadership & Support
Administrative Memos
 
*Unless otherwise requested, information will run for 2 weeks only.
 

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Announcements
SLCSD Priorities 2026-27  - Our top priorities highlighted from our strategic plan for student success. (Draft only!!)
Common Expectations – Administrative guiding document for 26-27 school year.
September Cultural Calendar – Record of cultural observances for September
CSTAG (comprehensive school threat assessment guidelines) is a critical component of school safety. All building administrators must be trained in CSTAG but it is recommended that others be trained as well. If you or your staff are interested in completing CSTAG training, please sign up for our next session offered on Monday, Sept. 14 from 8:30am-4:00pm in room 1055 at the District Office. Registration is available on Kickup or reach out to Dr. Alli Martin with any questions.
CELEBRATIONS – Please send to leeson.taylor@slcschools.org or angelina.tovar@slcschools.org by Wednesday at 5:00 PM.
Attendance and Engagement Meta Network celebration
Salt Lake City School District has been accepted into the National Attendance and Engagement Meta Network, a Gates Foundation-funded initiative focused on improving student attendance and engagement. East, West, and Horizonte will represent the district in this national learning network, collaborating with schools and districts across the country to identify, implement, and refine strategies that reduce chronic absenteeism and strengthen student connection to school.
We appreciate the leadership of the East, West, and Horizonte teams for taking on this work and look forward to sharing lessons learned across the district throughout the year.
ALL ADMINISTRATORS – Items for all building level administrators
DEADLINES
PUBLISHED 2z026 Principal Tackle List.docx
ACTION ITEMS
Administrator ESL Endorsement Information – In the Salt Lake City School District, every educator plays an important role in supporting English learners. As an administrator, you can choose to complete the full ESL endorsement, or just complete three classes for the modified endorsement.
Action Item: Assigning STEM AC Math Digital Learning Student Licenses – The math digital learning student licenses awarded to schools from the STEM AC Math Digital Learning Grant will be assigned by SLCSD IT Department.  Administrators must submit a SLCSD IT helpdesk ticket to inform IT how the licenses are to be assigned in their school.
Attendance Counts for Events Family Engagement
As part of SLCSD's Strategic Plan, Pillar 3, Goal 1, we are entering our second year of collecting attendance data for key family engagement events. Please provide attendance information for the following:
Back-to-School Night (2026)
Two family engagement events during the 2026-27 school year (selected by your school; you may use the same events reported in 2025-26)
Fall and Spring SEP Conferences (2026-27)
We recognize that schools track attendance in different ways. Whether you use exact counts or reasonable estimates, please report the data using the method that works best for your school. Our goal is to establish a baseline and measure growth in family engagement over time.
Once your event dates are submitted, we will add them to the district tracking spreadsheet and the Tackle list so that you, or your designee, can enter attendance data following each event throughout the school year.
Please submit the 2026-27 School Event Attendance Count – Fill out form by Thursday, September 10.
 
 INFORMATION ITEMS

Attendance Update September 2026.docx -- This is the September attendance newsletter.
Attendance-Based Grading Under HB 502 Guidance – The Salt Lake City School District is providing the following guidance regarding attendance-based grading under HB 502. This guidance is intended to support a fair, transparent, and consistent approach across our secondary schools while ensuring that students and families clearly understand how attendance may affect a course grade. 
Assessment Plan for SY 2026-27 – This document is the comprehensive overview of assessments. For specific dates of testing windows, questions about administration, or training on administration, please contact Dr. Patrick Jefferies, Assessment & Evaluation Supervisor.
Update: Internal and External Grant Pre-Application Approval Process – This  memo serves as an important reminder that all faculty and staff must use the district’s Grant Pre-Application Approval process before submitting any grant request.
Botvin Life Skills Training – It is now time to fill out the BOTVIN forms for your schools. 
Student Services Newsletter – This is the monthly newsletter from Student Services.
Utah Compose/Scrible update 
USBE retired Utah Compose and will not be available this year. Scrible will be the replacement.  
The platform is currently not rostered or available for teacher use.  
We expect USBE to have it ready by October.
Teachers New to Acadience Reading:
Teachers new to Acadience Reading need to complete the Administration Essentials course provided online by USBE before they conduct any benchmarking.  While not as robust of an option, there is a self-paced Canvas course that covers this information as well.  Teacher should observe and practice testing procedures and follow standard testing procedures to keep the data collected valid and reliable.
Math Acadience License Issues
Acadience Math Digital Upgrades and License Information:
Schools that have requested K-3 manual-entry Acadience Math licenses are all set to use them, but please remember that they are exclusively for K-3 students.  Manual licenses for upper grade students must be purchased, even though it appears that all students have accounts.  This is due to the way the ALO platform rosters.  Upper grade students with Acadience Reading accounts may appear to have Acadience Math accounts.  They do not unless your school purchases them.
For schools that have requested quotes for digital upgrades or upper grade licenses, please complete your purchase as quickly as possible.  These upgrades are given at a district level through ALO.  This means that any school in the district could potentially use it.  To avoid using the upgrades purchased by another school and avoid costly invoices, schools need to clearly communicate the type of licenses they are using to classroom teachers and support staff for Acadience Math.  If the school does not purchase the digital upgrade, all measures need to be administered, scored, and entered manually into ALO.  
Teacher Growth Reports
Teacher growth reports are now available in the DDC>Assessment & Evaluation>Assessment Essentials> [School Folder]>Scores & Reports> Teacher Growth. Reach out to Dr. Jefferies in Assessment & Evaluation with questions.
USBE Updates
School LAND Trust – USBE is excited to announce a new Canvas course designed to support District Principals in administering the School LAND Trust (SLT) program. District principals are vital to ensuring School Community Councils (SCC) are properly formed and funds are used to address critical academic needs.
SEOP Newsletter – August newsletter
USBE September Attendance Newsletter – USBE Attendance information for the month of August.   
 
HIGH SCHOOLS – Items for high school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
 Calculating Added Value GPA -- Additional value is awarded to courses that demonstrate a higher level of academic rigor. This system ensures students are recognized for the commitment they make when enrolling in advanced coursework. 
INFORMATION ITEMS
2026 Cohort Cleanup for High Schools
All graduation requirements for last year's 12th grade students who did not graduate in May must be completed and entered into PowerSchool by September 25.
Registrars must also ensure that an Exit Status Change record is created in PowerSchool for any student who has completed their graduation requirements or for whom new information is available regarding their enrollment status or transfer destination.
Registrars will receive training on this process from IT on August 28.
Monthly Registrar Meetings Reminder and Dates – Monthly Registrar Meetings Reminder and Dates
High School RISE updates – USBE has indicated that RISE blueprints will be available starting Sept 1 for:
ELA 9 & 10
Secondary Math II (Secondary Math I is already posted)
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, & Physics
Nov 16, 2026: Performance Indicators available
Jan 19, 2026: Benchmarks for ELA 9 & 10, and Secondary Math II available 
 
MIDDLE SCHOOLS –Items for middle school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – Items for elementary school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
Botvin Materials and Teacher Training for Grade 5 – Action Required by 9.11.26 – Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is an evidence-based substance-use and violence-prevention program that helps students develop skills for making healthy and responsible choices.
INFORMATION ITEMS
UEA Support for Readathon – On October 2, 2026 the Utah Statewide Read-A-Thon will take place. UEA applauds the efforts of Governor Cox and first lady Abby Cox in working to build literacy in our state.
UEA supports the Governor’s initiative, and we hope your school district will actively participate so students and educators of all ages can discover, or rediscover, the joy of reading. We also hope that you will work in close collaboration with educators and the community in planning events. UEA and your local association leaders stand ready to help
CogAT Testing – Annual Dates & Expectations -- SLCSD’s Magnet and Advanced Academics and Mentoring Program (AAMP) provide advanced learning opportunities for students who demonstrate gifted characteristics and high academic potential.
Math Acadience Order process for 2026-27: Any school can use manual licenses for K-3 Math Acadience paid for by USBE. Schools can pay $2.95/student with school funds to upgrade to digital licenses and avoid hand entry of data in K-1. For more details, please click here. To order licenses for grades 4-6, email quotes@acadiencelearning.org to purchase.
TRAINING:
Starting now, participants can self-enroll in the Canvas course for the SY26-27 administration and scoring of the Acadience Math assessments. Once they complete the module(s) and submit the survey they will receive a certificate of completion. Self-enroll URL link https://usbe.instructure.com/enroll/C6FRBW
Please reach out to Dr. Patrick Jefferies, Assessment & Evaluation, with questions. patrick.jefferies@slcschools.org
RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS FROM DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS
SPED Scoop – Special Education Newsletter
Student Services Resources
Teaching & Learning
Salt Lake Education Foundation
School Leadership & Support
Administrative Memos
 
*Unless otherwise requested, information will run for 2 weeks only.
 

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TO: Teachers, Area Directors, and Administrators
DATE: Monday, August 24, 2026
FROM: James E. Yapias, Senior Director of Development and Salt Lake Education Foundation
RE: Update: Internal and External Grant Pre-Application Approval Process
Dear Colleagues,
This memo serves as an important reminder that all faculty and staff must use the district’s Grant Pre-Application Approval process before submitting any grant request. This applies to all external grants as well as internal funding opportunities through the Salt Lake Education Foundation. This procedure has been required since April 2018. Note: This does not apply to grants submitted on the Utah Grant portal or federal grants, which continue to require approval from the Business Administrator.
The purpose of this process is to strengthen site and department support, encourage collaboration of resources, and enhance student achievement through a streamlined and coordinated approach. Please submit all proposed grants using the Grant Pre-Application Approval Link: https://apex.slcschools.org/apex/f?p=321.
Utilizing this required process ensures that the district and foundation operate from a clear, shared plan aligned with school improvement goals and community needs. It also allows us to communicate effectively with stakeholders, track reporting requirements, and prevent multiple funding requests that may fatigue our donor base.
Process Overview:
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School administrators will be notified of any grant submission for their department/school and will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide pre-approval.
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The foundation will be notified to ensure compliance with the district’s C-6 Fundraising Policy and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt requirements.
Required Pre-Submission Timeline:
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Approval by impacted schools/departments: 15 business days before the grant application deadline
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Approval by the Foundation Director: 10 business days before the grant application deadline
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All local, state, business/corporate, and foundation grants under $100,000
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Approval by the Business Administrator: 10 business days before the grant application deadline
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All local, state, business/corporate, and foundation grants of $100,000 or more
If you have questions regarding the Grant Pre-Application Approval process, please contact me at James.Yapias@slcschools.org or 801-578-8268.
Thank you for your cooperation and for your continued commitment to supporting our students.
Sincerely,
James E. Yapias
Grant Memorandum Salt Lake Education Foundation
August 24, 2026 Page 2 of 2
406 East 100 South | Salt Lake City, Utah 84111 | Phone: 801.578.8268 | saltlakeeducationfoundation.org
GRANT PRE-APPLICATION APPROVAL GUIDE
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Requester Title/Worksite: Will auto populate with your title and worksite info.
Requester Department: Will auto populate with your department info.
Implementation Site: Where will the program take place?
Name of Grant Opportunity: What is the name of the external funder (external grant) or name of the program for SLEF funding request.
Funding Type: Select local, state, federal, business/corporate, foundation (for SLEF funding requests).
Program Focus: Special Event, Enhancement, After-School, Other
Program Title: What is the name of the program/activity?
Amount Requesting: What is the total dollar amount you are requesting?
Matching Funds: If yes, please list the amount your school or department is contributing in the Program Summary.
Is student data required? If yes, you need to complete a student request form on the information technology website. https://apex.slcschools.org/apex/f?p=151.
Date Grant Application is Due: Enter the date the grant application is due.
Proposed Implementation Date: Enter the date your program/activity starts.
Departments you need support from: Select the department you need support from (e.g., IT, Facility Services, etc.).
Required Support: If you require support from other departments, please detail it here.
Program Summary/detailed budget: Include a brief summary of the program or project for which you are requesting funding. Be sure to include a detailed breakdown of the budget and number of people this request serves.
Contact Information of Funder: For external funding applications, provide the organization’s name, address, phone number, and contact person’s name and email. You will also need to upload a complete copy of your application to the portal.

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Announcements
SLCSD Priorities 2026-27  - Our top priorities highlighted from our strategic plan for student success. (Draft only!!)
Common Expectations – Administrative guiding document for 26-27 school year.
September Cultural Calendar – Record of cultural observances for September
CSTAG (comprehensive school threat assessment guidelines) is a critical component of school safety. All building administrators must be trained in CSTAG but it is recommended that others be trained as well. If you or your staff are interested in completing CSTAG training, please sign up for our next session offered on Monday, Sept. 14 from 8:30am-4:00pm in room 1055 at the District Office. Registration is available on Kickup or reach out to Dr. Alli Martin with any questions.
CELEBRATIONS – Please send to leeson.taylor@slcschools.org or angelina.tovar@slcschools.org by Wednesday at 5:00 PM.
Attendance and Engagement Meta Network celebration
Salt Lake City School District has been accepted into the National Attendance and Engagement Meta Network, a Gates Foundation-funded initiative focused on improving student attendance and engagement. East, West, and Horizonte will represent the district in this national learning network, collaborating with schools and districts across the country to identify, implement, and refine strategies that reduce chronic absenteeism and strengthen student connection to school.
We appreciate the leadership of the East, West, and Horizonte teams for taking on this work and look forward to sharing lessons learned across the district throughout the year.
ALL ADMINISTRATORS – Items for all building level administrators
DEADLINES
PUBLISHED 2026 Principal Tackle List.docx
ACTION ITEMS
Administrator ESL Endorsement Information – In the Salt Lake City School District, every educator plays an important role in supporting English learners. As an administrator, you can choose to complete the full ESL endorsement, or just complete three classes for the modified endorsement.
Action Item: Assigning STEM AC Math Digital Learning Student Licenses – The math digital learning student licenses awarded to schools from the STEM AC Math Digital Learning Grant will be assigned by SLCSD IT Department.  Administrators must submit a SLCSD IT helpdesk ticket to inform IT how the licenses are to be assigned in their school.
Attendance Counts for Events Family Engagement
As part of SLCSD's Strategic Plan, Pillar 3, Goal 1, we are entering our second year of collecting attendance data for key family engagement events. Please provide attendance information for the following:
Back-to-School Night (2026)
Two family engagement events during the 2026-27 school year (selected by your school; you may use the same events reported in 2025-26)
Fall and Spring SEP Conferences (2026-27)
We recognize that schools track attendance in different ways. Whether you use exact counts or reasonable estimates, please report the data using the method that works best for your school. Our goal is to establish a baseline and measure growth in family engagement over time.
Once your event dates are submitted, we will add them to the district tracking spreadsheet and the Tackle list so that you, or your designee, can enter attendance data following each event throughout the school year.
Please submit the 2026-27 School Event Attendance Count – Fill out form by Thursday, September 10.
 
 INFORMATION ITEMS
 Attendance Update September 2026.docx​ -this is the September attendance newsletter.
Attendance-Based Grading Under HB 502 Guidance – The Salt Lake City School District is providing the following guidance regarding attendance-based grading under HB 502. This guidance is intended to support a fair, transparent, and consistent approach across our secondary schools while ensuring that students and families clearly understand how attendance may affect a course grade. 
Enrollment Guidance Related to SB 167 – We recognize that schools have received a number of questions regarding student enrollment requirements and the implementation of SB 167. We appreciate your continued attention to this matter and your efforts to ensure that enrollment decisions are handled consistently and appropriately across the district.
Edia Implementation and Attendance Communication  – See important information regarding our implementation of Edia attendance software.
Assessment Plan for SY 2026-27 – This document is the comprehensive overview of assessments. For specific dates of testing windows, questions about administration, or training on administration, please contact Dr. Patrick Jefferies, Assessment & Evaluation Supervisor.
Transportation Contact Information -- As we prepare for the upcoming school year, we would like to share the Salt Lake City School District Transportation Department contact information to help ensure you can quickly connect with the appropriate staff for transportation-related needs.
UPDATE:  UTA Passes for the 26-27 School Year – UTA is upgrading its fare payment system, which requires new transit cards for staff, guardians, and most students.
Standard Operating Procedures for Zūm Pass Usage, Student Boarding, and   Space-Available (Transportation) – The Salt Lake City School District is implementing consistent procedures for Zūm pass usage, student boarding, transportation eligibility, and space-available transportation requests for the 2026–27 school year.
Botvin Life Skills Training – It is now time to fill out the BOTVIN forms for your schools. 
Student Services Newsletter – This is the monthly newsletter from Student Services.
Utah Compose/Scrible update 
USBE retired Utah Compose and will not be available this year. Scrible will be the replacement.  
The platform is currently not rostered or available for teacher use.  
We expect USBE to have it ready by October.
KEEP –KEEP  Kindergarten Testing ends September 4. Please ensure that all scores are entered and submitted to the Data Gateway by the end of the testing window.
Class Rosters for test tracking should arrive at your schools this week. Please include the completed Class Rosters when returning your testing materials. Refer to the Packing List or Teacher Checklist for instructions on returning materials.
Performance Matters – There  is currently (8/26) an issue with course types in Performance Matters that will prevent most Math and Language Arts testing from being published and distributed.
Course types are required to publish and distribute tests within Performance Matters, and many course types are currently missing. I.T. is aware of this issue.
Missing Students – If students are missing from testing platforms such as Acadience or the Data Gateway, please work with I.T. and your school registrar to resolve the issue. Once the student’s information has been corrected, please allow 24–48 hours for the changes to be reflected in the testing platform.
RISE Interim Testing Update – Please be aware that the RISE testing platform is currently experiencing an issue with rostering in TIDE. At this time, we do not have an estimated timeline for when rostering will be restored. Because students cannot be properly rostered, schools will need to delay Fall RISE Interim testing until this issue has been resolved. We will share additional information as soon as we receive it.
NWEA Participation Dashboard – To To help monitor NWEA participation, we have a new dashboard that shows participation by school. You can find it here: NWEA - NWEA and Acadience Participation Report - Power BI
The dashboard will be updated daily, and you can see when it was last updated. Anyone with Power BI access can use it. This Dashboard will eventually include Acadience participation as well. This is a new product, so please let us know if something looks off or if you have any questions. 
USBE Updates
School LAND Trust – USBE is excited to announce a new Canvas course designed to support District Principals in administering the School LAND Trust (SLT) program. District principals are vital to ensuring School Community Councils (SCC) are properly formed and funds are used to address critical academic needs.
SEOP Newsletter – August newsletter
USBE August Attendance Newsletter – USBE Attendance information for the month of August.   
 
HIGH SCHOOLS – Items for high school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
 Calculating Added Value GPA -- Additional value is awarded to courses that demonstrate a higher level of academic rigor. This system ensures students are recognized for the commitment they make when enrolling in advanced coursework. 
INFORMATION ITEMS
2026 Cohort Cleanup for High Schools
All graduation requirements for last year's 12th grade students who did not graduate in May must be completed and entered into PowerSchool by September 25.
Registrars must also ensure that an Exit Status Change record is created in PowerSchool for any student who has completed their graduation requirements or for whom new information is available regarding their enrollment status or transfer destination.
Registrars will receive training on this process from IT on August 28.
Monthly Registrar Meetings Reminder and Dates – Monthly Registrar Meetings Reminder and Dates
High School RISE updates – USBE has indicated that RISE blueprints will be available starting Sept 1 for:
ELA 9 & 10
Secondary Math II (Secondary Math I is already posted)
Biology, Chemistry, Earth Science, & Physics
Nov 16, 2026: Performance Indicators available
Jan 19, 2026: Benchmarks for ELA 9 & 10, and Secondary Math II available 
 
MIDDLE SCHOOLS –Items for middle school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – Items for elementary school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
Botvin Materials and Teacher Training for Grade 5 – Action Required by 9.11.26 – Botvin LifeSkills Training (LST) is an evidence-based substance-use and violence-prevention program that helps students develop skills for making healthy and responsible choices.
INFORMATION ITEMS
CogAT Testing – Annual Dates & Expectations -- SLCSD’s Magnet and Advanced Academics and Mentoring Program (AAMP) provide advanced learning opportunities for students who demonstrate gifted characteristics and high academic potential.
Math Acadience Order process for 2026-27: Any school can use manual licenses for K-3 Math Acadience paid for by USBE. Schools can pay $2.95/student with school funds to upgrade to digital licenses and avoid hand entry of data in K-1. For more details, please click here. To order licenses for grades 4-6, email quotes@acadiencelearning.org to purchase.
TRAINING:
Starting now, participants can self-enroll in the Canvas course for the SY26-27 administration and scoring of the Acadience Math assessments. Once they complete the module(s) and submit the survey they will receive a certificate of completion. Self-enroll URL link https://usbe.instructure.com/enroll/C6FRBW
Please reach out to Dr. Patrick Jefferies, Assessment & Evaluation, with questions. patrick.jefferies@slcschools.org
RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS FROM DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS
SPED Scoop – Special Education Newsletter
Student Services Resources
Teaching & Learning
Salt Lake City Education Foundation
School Leadership & Support
Administrative Memos
 
*Unless otherwise requested, information will run for 2 weeks only.
 

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STUDENT SERVICES NEWS

Monthly Newsletter | September 2026

OUR WORK SUPPORTS THE DISTRICT PRIORITIES

Student Services supports our district priorities of Literacy, Attendance, and CCR Pathways by removing barriers to learning, increasing student engagement and school attendance, and supporting students’ academic, social-emotional, health, safety, and college and career needs. Through the collaborative work of counselors, social workers, McKinney-Vento staff, nurses, and school resource officers, we help ensure students are present, supported, ready to learn, and prepared for their future.

THIS MONTH'S ACTION ITEMS & UPDATES

School Counselors  
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Counselor Handbooks 

Counselor Document Center 

Utah College Application and FAFSA Resources


  Elementary Counselors   Welcome back!Resource: Utah’s K-12 Comprehensive School Counseling Program Elementary Implementation GuideReminder: G19-20 Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment training and documentation is due by October 1, 2026. Submit all documentation to this Microsoft Form link.Elementary Counselor 26-27 Task OrganizerIf you have not already completed the College and Career Readiness Certificate, please do so. USBE will begin sending letters of non-compliance in October. See this document for more information.          District Social Workers: Coordinate with the Social Worker on staff mental health presentation and student mental health screenings.Coordinate with Social Worker for regular mental health meetings with counselors and admin. Social Work School Assignments   Odyssey House   Salt Lake City School District partners with Odyssey House to provide free school-based therapeutic services to students at East, Highland, Horizonte, Backman and Parkview.    Helpful Links:   Mental Health Screening 

Parent Guidance Mental Health Series 

Social Work Handbook
Mental Health Resource Guide
Health Services
84245a199306aecbbfda5b9b7a0ba84d.png  CPR/AED/Narcan training Is offered one Friday a month at the district office building. If you would like to be certified or your certification has expired, please sign up.  Remember, schools must have at least three front office staff members CPR certified to have an AED in the school.  Nurses are currently:Creating and updating student healthcare plans.Providing Annual School Health training, including Stop the Bleed, to all faculty and staff.Assisting school secretaries to review student immunization records Helpful Links:   How to access Healthcare Plans 

Sick Room Protocol 

Guidelines for Illness Health Services School Assignments and Resources    
McKinney-Vento 
ecd3fc08480f4d15d74b8638252a5744.png  This year, our McKinney-Vento team is working with fewer staff, making continued collaboration with counselors, administrators and teachers especially important in supporting students experiencing homelessness.   McKinney-Vento Team:Mike Harman | 801-243-8351 (work cell) |  Mike.Harman@slcschools.org Becky Baskett   | 385-518-4818 (work cell) |  Becky.Baskett@slcschools.org   McKinney Vento Updates Training   See McKinney-Vento List in PowerSchool: homeless_code>0 - If students you know qualify and are not on the list, complete the Housing Questionnaire     Other Reminders:   Housing Questionnaire: This form activates support for qualifying students. Email completed forms to Becky Baskett and Mike Harman (See District Documents Center for translated forms)  Rental Assistance: Utah Community Action  801-359-2444   Immediate Shelter: Connie Crosby Family Resource Center CCFRC (formerly the Midvale Family Shelter) Encourage families to call first: 801-569-1201 Reach out to the McKinney-Vento team for student support, questions and/or staff training     Helpful Links:  
McKinney Vento Resources
      
School Resource Officers
   67713622d7759e9d5d4cbecbbab21986.png b81c4ea9303c95b2b6a5cfee42493359.png 101d6e8da2c428350e76968e2119fed1.png    If you need an SRO for any reason:   Call your school assigned SRO (if no response)  Call Sgt. Jonathan Lampshire 801-783-9337 (if no response)  Call dispatch for non-emergency 801-799-3000  Call 911 in an emergency  
Promising Youth & Promising Youth Referral 

Contact Krystyn Stargel 385-312-3104 regarding referrals or questions. Peer Court Referral
Contact Sadie Gomez 801-322-1815 regarding referrals or questions.    Helpful Links:   SRO School Assignments

School Resource Officers

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