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.
October Cultural Calendar – Record of cultural observances for October
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.
West Student Published in the SL Tribune
West's own Ananya Pallinti had a published editorial in the Salt Lake Tribune recently, sharing thoughts about Utah's Financial Literacy course. Talented and bright West High Junior!
West Unified Sports
Congrats to the students, Coach Haily & Coach Vea for qualifying to play at the Special Olympics State Championships! Great job!!!!
Bonneville Elementary School
Let’s join the Bonneville Elementary School family in celebrating Kindergarten Teacher Courtney Lee. She was recently recognized by the Utah Education Association with the Excellence in Education Award.
ALL ADMINISTRATORS – Items for all building level administrators
DEADLINES
Final 26-27 Principal Tackle List-September
2026-27 October Principal Tackle List-Final
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
T&L Instructional Observation & Calibration Walks – Instructional Observation & Calibration Walks will provide principals with regular opportunities to visit classrooms, observe instructional practices, and engage in meaningful professional dialogue with colleagues.
HB 273 Classroom Technology Amendments -- H.B. 273 establishes statewide requirements for balanced classroom technology use and artificial intelligence (AI) in Utah public schools. During the 2026-27 school year, the USBE will create a model policy outlining the allowable use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. When the policy is completed, districts will review their current practices and create their own policies and administrative procedures to ensure compliance. No changes are required in our current school or classroom practices during the 2026-27 school year.
October 2026 Attendance Update Final.pdf – This is the October attendance newsletter.
Roving Substitute Guidelines -- 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.
WPAD Order Information – Guidance regarding wearable panic devices.
Student Services Newsletter – This is the monthly newsletter from Student Services.
CTE September News – Monthly newsletter from CTE.
USBE Updates
USBE School Leadership Update – Update for admin from USBE
School LAND Trust – A message from our friends at the Trust Lands Administration (TLA)—the agency responsible for managing Utah’s trust lands to generate revenue for public school beneficiaries.
SEOP Newsletter – August newsletter
USBE October Attendance Newsletter – USBE Attendance information for the month of October.
HIGH SCHOOLS – Items for high school administration
DEADLINES
Faculty sponsors, head coaches, and administrators planning overnight trips for Spring 2027 that were not approved last spring must submit the online I-19D form found here by Wednesday, October 21, 2026 (please note that some trip requests require additional conversation and may not be immediately approved--the sooner you can get them submitted so we can start our review process, the better). Please use our new Overnight / Extended Trip Checklist to guide trip planning and the approval process. The checklist, online I-19D form, and related resources are available on the district’s Overnight and Extended Trips or Activities webpage. Please share this information with staff planning spring trips so they can complete the required steps by the deadlines.
ACTION ITEMS
Updated 2027–28 Master Schedule Timeline – This memo shares the updated timeline for building 2027–28 master schedules. The timeline has two goals: to build master schedules that prioritize students' needs and interests, and to reduce the confusion, frustration, and long waits that students and families have experienced while schedules are finalized in the fall.
INFORMATION ITEMS
Fundraiser Approval Process — Procedures and Responsibilities – This memo outlines the district’s fundraiser approval process under Board Policy G-27 (Fundraising Activities) and Board Policy I-16 (Clubs), and summarizes each stakeholder’s responsibilities. It applies to every school-sponsored fundraiser, and it includes the additional review step that applies at the high school level. Please share this memo with advisors, coaches, and club sponsors at your school, and route questions about specific requests to your Area Director.
Our BSN Sports / Adidas Partnership: What Families, Coaches, and Boosters Need to Know – Information about the District's partnership with BSN Sports and Adidas America, Inc., and to explain how it affects purchases of team gear, so that everyone has clear, consistent guidance.
High School Physical Education Credit for UHSAA Approved Sports – Students who participate in Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) sanctioned sports, excluding esports, may earn Physical Education (PE) credit through their athletic participation. This includes participation in UHSAA Unified sports, such as Unified soccer and Unified basketball.
MIDDLE SCHOOLS –Items for middle school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
Updates 2027-28 Master Schedule Timeline -- This memo shares the updated timeline for building 2027–28 master schedules.
INFORMATION ITEMS
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS – Items for elementary school administration
DEADLINES
ACTION ITEMS
INFORMATION ITEMS
Individualized Reading Plans Available in PowerTeacher – The individualized Reading Plan (IRP) system is now operational and available through PowerTeacher. K–3 teachers can begin using the system to create and maintain IRPs for students who require a plan under SB 241.
Every year, 5th grade students and teachers have the opportunity to travel to Abravanel Hall and hear the Utah Symphony perform. This year, the dates for those concerts include:
Feb 22 at 10 AM – 1800 seats available
Feb 22 at 11:30 AM – 300 seats available
Feb 23 at 10 AM – 760 seats available
Feb 23 at 11:30 AM – 400 seats available
Please have your 5th grade teachers reach out to Amy Burris with the date your school would like to attend no later than October 15, 2027. She will arrange and pay for transportation. This is a unique opportunity for your students because Utah is one of only 17 states with a full-time symphony orchestra in the nation. Plus, this is completely paid for through our state legislature. Please contact Amy right away.
If you'd like more information about this opportunity, you can access this link: https://utahsymphony.org/education/teachers/
Thanks, and Happy Listening 🙂
LEADERSHIP CORNER
SLCSD/School Leadership Alliance(SLA) Overview – Scope & Sequence for this year’s joint sessions for principals.
Educational Leadership Terminology
Quick fixing – Jumping into solutions instead of listening.
Steam Rolling – Monopolizing the dialogue without regard for others’ input.
Box Checking – Going through the motions without genuine care.
Cherry Picking -- Only hearing what confirms your own view.
RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOLS FROM DISTRICT DEPARTMENTS
Assessment Essentials
SPED Scoop – Special Education Newsletter
Student Services Resources
Student Services October Newsletter
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.
**We are working on formatting to ease use, add clarity and increase access
PUBLISHED 2026 Principal Tackle List.docx
Attendance Update August 2026.docx