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CaitlinJoint JEA/JSD Committees

Calendar Committee:  The Calendar Committee meets to help determine the calendar for the District. They meet four to six times in the fall, and then the calendar is presented to the Jordan Board of Education for its approval. This committee has members from JSD administration, JEA, Jordan Education Supports Professionals Association (JESPA), and the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Terms are for three years and can be renewed.
Chair: Travis Hamblin, Planning and Student Services Director
JEA Members:  2019-2022:  Kimberly Stewart, Mountain Creek Middle
2020-2023: Kelly Giffen, Elk Meadows Elementary

District Advisory Council (DAC):  This committee meets to provide resolution for issues that arise and impact educators throughout the District. The committee receives annual reports from several negotiated committees. Terms are three-year appointments. This committee meets monthly during the traditional school year.
Chairs: Wyatt Bentley, Human Resources Secondary
JEA Members:  Elementary School 2020-2023: Caitlin Nguyen, Mountain Shadows Elementary
Middle School 2020-2023: Hillary Emmer, Copper Mountain Middle
High School 2020-2023: Rene' Bair, Bingham High
JEA General 2020-2023: Corrie Chase, Monte Vista Elementary

Insurance Committee:  This committee reviews all insurance-related information and data. This committee also makes recommendations for the following contract year about insurance plan design and premiums. This committee meets monthly during the school year. JEA is represented by three members in addition to classified and administrative committee members.
Chair: Cheryl Matson, Insurance Services Director  
JEA Members:  2021-2024: 
Lyndze Dupape, Herriman High School
2020-2023:  Debbie Brown, Bingham High
2019-2022:  Cynthia McDowell, Southland Elementary

Joint Educator Evaluation Committee (JEEC):  This Committee oversees JPAS & JAES. The committee usually meets quarterly. JEA elects four members to this committee via the Legislative Council. Term are for up to three years.
Chairs: Shelley Nordick, Director of Teaching and Learning
Rebecca Lee, JPAS Induction/Intervention Specialist
JEA Members (Must be elected by Association Representatives):
2020-2023: Allen Spaulding, Copper Hills High
2020-2023: Karlee English, Mountain Creek Middle
2020-2023: Janet Sanders, Mountain Ridge High
2020-2023: Brianna Freeman, Bluffdale Elementary

Local Professional Improvement Committee (LPIC):  This committee meets a few times per year and approves educational and sabbatical leaves.  Terms for this committee are two years.
Chair: Shelley Nordick, Director of Teaching and Learning
JEA Members:  Elementary 2019-2022: Becky Pratt, Elk Meadows Elementary
Elementary Special Education 2019-2022: Marisa Timoney, Elk Meadows Elementary 
Middle School: 2021-2024: Heather Reich, West Hills Middle School
High School:  2019-2022:  Debbie Brown, Bingham High

Middle School Committee:  This committee was established through the negotiations process to provide a forum for discussion on issues in the middle schools throughout the District. Committee appointment is for a three-year term, and you must be a middle school teacher to serve.
Chair: Cody Curtis, Administrator of Schools over Middle Schools
JEA Members:  2020-2023: Kathy Bekkemellom, South Hills Middle
2021-2024:  Shaun Matthews, West Jordan Middle
2020-2023:  Victor Neves, West Hills Middle

Safe Schools/Risk Management Committee:  This committee discusses possible safety issues or concerns.  It meet a few times a year and appointments are for two years.
Chair:  Jeff Beesley, Risk Management Coordinator
JEA Members:  Middle School 2019-2022: Victor Neves, West Hills Middle
Elementary 2020-2023:  Carol Rideout, Oquirrh Elementary
High School 2019-2022:  Angela Pommerening, Riverton High
Any Level 2019-2022: Cynthia Cox, Bingham High
Any Level 2018-2021: 
Any Level 2021-2024: Kelsie Berrett, West Jordan High
Any Level 2021-2024: Lucia Evans, West Jordan Middle
Any Level 2019-2022: Danny Drew, Joel P. Jensen Middle

Special Education Task Force:  This negotiated committee looks at issues unique to special education throughout the district.  Meetings are held three times per year and appointments are for three years.  You must be in a special education position to serve on the task force.
Chair: Kim Lloyd, Special Education Director
JEA Members:   Elementary, 2018-2021: Marisa Timoney, Elk Meadows Elementary
Elementary, 2021-2024: Michelle Bingham, Monte Vista Elementary
Middle School 2021-2024: Karlee English, Mountain Creek Middle School
High School 2019-2022: Alexis Waite, Bingham High
Special Schools 2019-2022: Maria Lira Jukic, River's Edge School


JEA Committees

Membership Committee:  This committee provides the design and plan for membership recruitment. This  Committee meets on a regular basis with Canyons Education Association to develop and review membership information.
Chair: Megan Ruff, JEA Vice President
JEA Members 2021-22:
Jannifer Young, Elk Ridge Middle
Heather Reich, Majestic Elementary
Dermot Kendall, Monte Vista Elementary
Michael Draut, West Hills Middle
Sarah Chirichigno, Mountain Creek Middle School

Negotiations Team:  The JEA Negotiations Team prepares and negotiates with the Jordan Board of Education representatives. The team meets beginning in January to prepare the package for the next contract year. This committee is by appointment of the JEA Executive Board. Appointments are on an annual basis and members are on a rotating schedule.
Carol Ramsey, Silver Crest Elementary
Jacob Rollins, Copper Hills High
Erik Weiben, Sunset Ridge Middle
Daisy DeMarco, Silver Crest Elementary (trainee)

Political Action Committee (PAC):  This committee makes recommendation for political endorsement in Legislative and school board races in the Jordan School District . This committee also works for endorsed candidates including walking, mailing preparations, and other activities. During the Legislative session, committee may plan for specific activities.
Chair: Kelly Giffen, JEA President
JEA Members:  
Rob Willardson, Copper Hills High
James Maughan, West Hills Middle
Max Meyer, Riverton High
Dermot Kendall, Monte Vista Elementary
Cynthia McDowell, Southland Elementary
RuthAnn Taylor, Foothills Elementary
Jacob Rollins, Copper Hills High
Daisy DeMarco, Silver Crest Elementary 

UEA Committees  (Jordan UniServ Appointments)

UEA Board of Directors: Kathy Smith, Altara Elementary

Organizing Membership Committee (OMC):
Chair: William Spiegel, UEA UniServ Specialist
Jordan UniServ Members:  2021-2024: Mitchell Atencio, Corner Canyon High 
Alternate 2021-2024: 

Ethnic Minority Advisory Committee:
Chair: Denise Lake, Morgan Education Association
Jordan UniServ Member: 2018-2022: Yolanda Rothfuss, Elk Ridge Middle

Professional Rights & Responsibilities:
Chair: Tracey Watson, UEA General Counsel
Jordan UniServ Member: 2019-2022: Gretchen Givone, Oak Hollow Elementary

Rules and Resolutions:
Chair: Heidi Matthews, UEA President  
Jordan UniServ Member: 2018-2022:  Brett Jewkes, Oakdale Elementary

UEA Political Action Committee (U-PAC):
Chair:  Heidi Matthews, UEA President
Jordan UniServ Members: 2021-2024: Sarah Chirichigno, Mountain Creek Middle School
Alternate 2021-2024: 

Elections Committee:  
Chair: Renee Pinkney, UEA Vice President
Jordan UniServ Member: 2020-2023: Erika Anthony, Corner Canyon High


Equity, Justice, and Inclusion Task Force:  
Chair: Heidi Matthews, UEA President
JEA Member: 2019-2021: Shaun Matthews, West Jordan Middle
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