Notice:  Because of Fall Recess, no stories will be posted on the Current news blog on Oct. 1-2. ★

Information Systems employees (L to R) Michelle Oakeson, Kimberly Navratil, and Gina Grosskreutz attend the Classified Employee Orientation.

Nearly 80 employees from throughout the District attended the annual Classified Employee Orientation on Sept. 29. The employees, which have been hired during the past year, heard remarks and presentations from Board member Leah Voorhies, Superintendent Barry L. Newbold, June LeMaster, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources; John Taylor, Assistant Superintendent of Auxiliary Services; and Judy Burton, director of Payroll. The orientation was organized by the Human Resources Department. Copper Hills High student body officers conducted the flag ceremony and the Madrigals provided the musical selection. ★

Copper Hills High teacher Wendi Miller will be recognized with the UEA “Superstars in Education” award. “She teaches special education, AP art history and PLT which makes her a valuable asset to Copper Hills High,” said Principal Todd Quarnberg. “She is one of those teachers who have dedicated their lives toward the pursuit of helping others succeed.” Miller will receive this award at a banquet on Oct. 1. ★

Beginning Oct. 1, the Department of Human Resources is accepting applications for school- and District-level administrative positions.  Those who are not current administrators or administrative pool candidates within the Jordan School District must be prepared to participate in a full-day interview (on Nov. 13).  These candidates must meet the application deadline of 4:30 p.m. on Oct. 30, if they wish to be considered. Jordan School District is located at 7387 S. Campus View Drive.

All information regarding the administrative application process is available on the Jordan District Human Resource Web site: www.jordandistrict.org. ★