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We are excited to share our SLS Summer Learning Series with you! Throughout this summer, we want to support you with learning opportunities addressing the needs we are seeing in our schools. Each session is optional, but we would love to get an idea of how many folks to expect, so please register via Kickup asap.

SLS Summer Learning Series 

Time: 2:00PM – 4:00PM Location: District office, room 1016 

Date Title Description Facilitator 
June 19 Supporting students with habitual disruptive behaviors This session will focus on understanding the process to support students with habitual disruptive behaviors including using your SSC, creating/evaluating behavior plans, and accessing district supports. Alli Martin
June 25 Addressing bullying Learn how state law has changed the way we document and address allegations of bullying. This session will focus on developing practical SEL skills and tools to improve school climate. Alli Martin
July 9 S-3/discipline processes  New admin are highly encouraged to attend! We will review guidance for log entries vs incidents and practices around S-3 violations. Alli Martin
July 16  De-escalation and trauma-informed discipline  This session will focus on how trauma impacts student behavior and how to develop restorative disciplinary practices that lead to positive behavioral change. Alli Martin

Please reach out if you have any questions.

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StudentSquare

We will be launching StudentSquare for students in grades 9-12 in the next couple of weeks.  Students will receive an invitation email from parent square that looks like this.

This is the next step in our ParentSquare rollout.  Teachers and staff will be able to send monitored/logged direct messages to students.

Thank you,

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As we approach the end of the 2024-25 school year, Human Resource Services is requesting that you complete hiring processes for all school-based hourly employees by April 15th.  If you have any open positions, please be sure to submit recommendations to hire those positions on or before April 15th.

Hiring for contract positions will continue per standard procedures/timelines. Please remember that PTPS for internal teaching positions takes place now until the last day of school on May 30, 2024.

Please contact a Human Resource Services professional with any questions. 801-578-8340

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Online Registration - Pin Removal

There will be an update to Online Registration for the summer 2025 registration to increase security.  We will no longer be supporting registration pins.  Parents will have three options to register their students. 

1. They will be able to login with their parent portal account,  

2. They will be able to request a one-time code that will only be sent if they enter the email address that is listed on their contact screen in PowerSchool, and 

3.  They can register as a new student.

Student Square

We will be launching student square for students in grades 9-12 in the next couple of weeks.  Students will receive an invitation email from parent square that looks like this.

This is the next step in our ParentSquare rollout.  Teachers and staff will be able to send monitored/logged direct messages to students.

Student Surveys for 2025-26 school year 

t's that time of year to begin gathering the surveys that will be administered for the upcoming school year.  As a reminder, parents need to opt-in for their students to participate in the following types of surveys:

  1. Surveys protected under the Protection of Pupil Rights Amendment (PPRA)
  2. Surveys associated with an early warning program, as defined in Section 53F-4-207
  3. Surveys containing social emotional learning questions
  4. Third Party Surveys.
  5. School climate survey, as defined in Section 53G-8-802

In order for us to be able to ensure that parents have the opportunity to opt-in during registration, IT will need a list of approved surveys by May 30, 2025.

Ethnics Training and Assessment Scheduling

All staff assisting with testing need to complete testing ethics training and that when they schedule for RISE and End of Levels.  Please remember to build in ample time for make-up testing and unexpected test interruptions beyond our control.

Kindergarten Intent to Register (Elementary Schools Only)

Afterschool registration will begin on April 24.  In order for 25-26 Kindergarten students to be able to apply for the afterschool program, they must be pre-registered in PowerSchool.  To help you obtain the necessary information, please run the Intent to Register portion of Online Registration.  Some schools have already done this and do not need to do it again.  To run Intent to Register, you simply need to advertise your community.  When they go to online registration (https://registration.slcschools.org), they just need to select the 25-26 school year, and they will be walked through the process.  Kindergarten students should select the 'Register as a new student' option.  Schools may want to consider sharing or temporarily removing the new student pin. 

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We are increasing our security safeguards to prevent unauthorized access to PowerSchool SIS.  Starting March 28, PowerSchool SIS will only be available from district networks and district devices.  This change will only affect the administrative side of PowerSchool and will not affect Parent/Student portal or PowerTeacher.  If you need to access PowerSchool SIS from home or a remote location, you will need to use an approved district device. 

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Dear Team,

I hope this message finds you well. As we work together to ensure the smooth operation and continued improvement of our school system, I would like to remind everyone of the importance of adhering to the proper leadership channels when corresponding on district matters.

Lines of Authority and Responsibility
The lines of direct authority are those approved by the Board of Education and are reflected in our district organization charts. These lines represent not only a clear direction of authority and responsibility but also serve as important pathways for communication and collaboration within the district. By following these established structures, we ensure that all staff members are informed and that matters are addressed at the appropriate levels.

Referral of Matters
When an issue or matter requires administrative action, personnel should refer it to the administrator to whom they are directly responsible. If needed, the matter can then be referred to the next higher administrator. It is essential that all personnel keep their immediate administrator informed of their activities, as transparency and communication help us maintain a cohesive and efficient district.

Complaint Resolution Process
It is also important to note that School Board Policy G-18 outlines how we resolve complaints here in SLCSD.  This ensures that all staff members have access to a fair process in case they wish to challenge a decision, while also respecting the established leadership channels. The district highly encourages individuals to try to resolve their concerns at the lowest level. To that end, the district suggests that the individual making a complaint discuss the relevant issues with the person about whom s/he is complaining if the complainant feels s/he cannot approach the person with whom s/he has a concern, s/he can fill out the G-18: Complaint Resolution Request Form and submit it to Respondent’s supervisor.

Two-Way Flow of Communication
While the lines of authority represent direction, they also serve as avenues for the two-way flow of ideas and feedback. Collaboration and open communication are key to continuously improving the programs and operations of our school system. I encourage everyone to use these channels not only to report issues but also to share ideas and suggestions that can benefit our students and staff.

Thank you for your continued dedication to maintaining clear and respectful communication, and for your commitment to supporting the success of our students and schools. Together, we can ensure that our leadership processes function smoothly and that we work collaboratively toward our shared goals.

If you would like a refresher for which area director is responsible for which school, it can be found here.

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The USBE School Climate survey provides valuable information regarding how our schools are perceived by those who interact with them. We are asking all schools to participate in this survey. Please make note of the following important dates related to this survey:

  1. March 10: Sam Quantz will send out additional information to parents so that they have the option to opt out of participating. That information includes access to the questions that will be asked.
  2. March 17: The survey will be sent to all adults who should take it. This includes your building admin, teachers, staff, and SROs as well as parents of your students.
  3. March 21: The survey window opens for students to take the survey. They will access it through the Student Survey app in Clever. Students whose parents opted out will not be able to access the survey in their Clever account so please make sure there is something else for them to do while their classmates take the survey.
  4. May 2: The survey window closes. Please make sure everyone is able to take the survey before then.

Please note that there are 3 different surveys we're asking schools to distribute this year:

SHARPSchool ClimateStakeholder
State-sponsoredAssesses a student's overall health and wellbeingGiven to students in 6, 8, 10, and 12 grades who opt-inMore information can be found hereState-sponsoredAssesses how our schools are perceived by those who work with and in themGiven to all stakeholders including students (who opt-in), staff, parents, and SROsSurvey questions can be found hereDistrict-sponsoredAssesses how our schools are perceived by their stakeholders and includes open-ended questionsWork with your Area Director to get this survey set up for your school

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Hello!

We have some important updates to share about the organizational changes within our district.

Effective March 5, 2025, the Teaching & Learning Department and the Special Education Department will merge to create the Teaching & Learning Division. This move reinforces the district’s commitment to an inclusive, data-driven, and instructional-focused approach to serving students with disabilities while improving collaboration between general education and special education teams.

By combining our special education and general education leaders into one division, we will be better able to:

  1. Ensure that special education is fully integrated into district-wide instructional strategies and supports.
  2. Create a system where general education and special education teachers collaborate more effectively to support diverse learners.
  3. Embed special education expertise into PLCs to ensure teachers have access to strategies that support students with disabilities.
  4. Foster and support shared responsibility for the success of each student.
  5. Demonstrate a commitment to both legal and instructional excellence.

Change is inevitable and brings with it both opportunities and challenges. We are committed to a smooth transition that will support our ongoing collaboration and clear communication. We are excited about the possibilities that our new configuration will bring.

  1. Teaching & Learning Division:
    1. The Special Education Director will now report to the Executive Director of Teaching & Learning.
    2. The Extended Learning Programs (ELP) department has been renamed as the Advanced Academics department. This will better reflect the K-12 focus of the department.
    3. The STEM Department will coordinate math, science, and digital learning.
    4. The Literacy Department contacts will be updated when a Literacy Supervisor is hired.
    5. The Enriched Learning Department will coordinate Fine Arts programs, Health/PE, Social Studies/Civic Readiness, and National Board.
  2. The Evaluation and Assessment Supervisor, when hired, will report to the Executive Director of School Leadership & Support. The E&A Supervisor will liaison with T&L and Information Technology to coordinate evaluation projects and assessment administration.
    1. The Supervisor and Evaluation & Data Insights team are based in the School Leadership & Support wing.
    2. The Assessment team, under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, will move from Beardsley into the district office at the end of the year. They will be based in the central section of the T&L wing and have shared space at Beardsley.

As we navigate this transition, we appreciate your adaptability, professionalism, and dedication to ensuring a smooth process. Your commitment to our shared goals and to supporting one another during this time reflects the strength of our team. Together, we will continue to create an environment that fosters collaboration, efficiency, and excellence. Thank you for your patience and hard work as we move forward.

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Dear Team,

We hope this message finds you in good spirits! We wanted to take a moment to share some important updates regarding the upcoming organizational changes within our district.

Effective 3/5/2025, the School Leadership & Performance Department and the Educational Equity & Student Services Department will officially merge to form the new School Leadership & Support Division. This strategic integration is aimed at strengthening our collective efforts to support schools more holistically, with a unified focus on leadership, performance, and equity.

By combining our strengths and expertise, we will be better equipped to:

  1. Provide seamless and consistent support to schools, students, and families.
  2. Prioritize equity and inclusivity in leadership decisions and student services.
  3. Ensure that all students receive the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
  4. Streamline our processes for greater efficiency and effectiveness across the board.

We understand that change can present both opportunities and challenges, and we are committed to ensuring a smooth transition. In the coming weeks, you will receive more detailed information about structural changes, team roles, and next steps as we move forward. Our leadership team will also be available to address any questions or concerns you may have.

We are confident that this merger will enhance our ability to provide meaningful support to schools and students throughout the district. Your continued dedication and hard work are essential to this success, and we look forward to the exciting possibilities that lie ahead.

While this may not directly affect most of you, we wanted to keep you informed about this organizational change. Additionally, I’ve provided a summary of the changes from the district reorganization, which may be helpful should you need any assistance.  Please note the following:

  1. The School Leadership & Performance Department, Evaluation & Assessment and the Educational Equity and Student Services Department will merge to form the new School Leadership & Support Division.
    1. The Student Services Director, Educational Equity & Access Director, SEL & Prevention Director (formerly titled Director of SEL and MTSS), and the Evaluation & Assessment Supervisor will now report to the Executive Director of School Leadership & Support (formerly titled Executive Director of School Leadership & Performance).

Thank you for your continued dedication to the success of our students and to the important work we do together. I look forward to our upcoming discussions and the exciting opportunities ahead for our new division.

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