Committees
Joint 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: Chris Strong, South Jordan 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 2020-23:
Middle School 2020-2023:
High School 2017-2020: Rene' Bair, Bingham High
JEA General 2020-2023:
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: 2018-2021: Michael Draut, West Hills Middle
2017-2020: 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):
2018-2021:
2018-2021:
2018-2021:
2019-2022:
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:
Elementary Special Education: 2019-2022:
Middle School: 2018-2021:
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: 2017-2020: Kathy Bekkemellom, South Hills
2018-2021: Shaun Matthews, West Jordan
2017-2020: Victor Neves, West Hills
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 2017-2020: Carol Rideout, Oquirrh Elementary
High School 2019-2022: Angela Pommerening, Riverton High
Any Level 2019-2022: Cynthia Cox, Bingham High
Any Level 2018-2021: Bonnie Muir, District Office
Any Level 2018-2021: Kelsie Berrett, West Jordan High
Any Level 2018-2021: 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:
Elementary, 2018-2021: Michelle Bingham, Monte Vista Elementary
Middle School 2018-2021:
High School 2019-2022:
Special Schools 2019-2022: Maria Lira Jukic, River's Edge School
Year-Round Committee: This committee was negotiated to address the unique issues and concerns related to year round schools. They also select the dates for year round parent teacher conferences. They meet three times per year and have three year terms. You must be a year-round teacher to serve on this committee.
Chair: Doree Strauss, Administrator of Schools
JEA Members: 2018-2021: Chris Strong, South Jordan Elementary
2020-2023:
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: Chris Strong, JEA Vice President
JEA Members 2018-2019:
Jannifer Young, Elk Ridge Middle
Heather Reich, Majestic Elementary
Amanda Parker, Copper Mountain Middle
Dermot Kendall, Monte Vista Elementary
Michael Draut, West Hills Middle
Jessica Dunn, Jordan UniServ Director
Jennifer Boehme, Jordan UniServ Director
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.
Jenny Pedler, Kauri Sue Hamilton School
Amanda Parker, West Hills Middle
Carol Ramsey, Silver Crest Elementary
Amy Gibson, Copper Mountain/South Jordan Middle
Jessica Dunn, Jordan UniServ Director
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
Becky Pratt, Elk Meadows Elementary
Cynthia McDowell, Southland Elementary
RuthAnn Taylor, Foothills Elementary
Jennifer Boehme, Jordan UniServ Director
UEA Committees (Jordan UniServ Appointments)
UEA Board of Directors: Kathy Smith, Altara Elementary
Membership:
Chair: William Spiegel, UEA UniServ Specialist
Jordan UniServ Members: 2018-2021: Karen Pedersen, Willow Canyon
Alternate 2019-2021: Chris Strong, South Jordan Elementary
Ethnic Minority Advisory Committee:
Chair: Denise Lake, Morgan Education Association
Jordan UniServ Member: 2018-2022:
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: 2018-2021: Becky Pratt, Elk Meadows Elementary
Alternate 2019-2021: James Maughan, West Hills Middle
Elections Committee:
Chair: Renee Pinkney, UEA Vice President
Jordan UniServ Member: 2020-2023:
Equity, Justice, and Inclusion Task Force:
Chair: Heidi Matthews, UEA President
JEA Member: 2019-2021: Shaun Matthews, West Jordan Middle
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: Chris Strong, South Jordan 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 2020-23:
Middle School 2020-2023:
High School 2017-2020: Rene' Bair, Bingham High
JEA General 2020-2023:
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: 2018-2021: Michael Draut, West Hills Middle
2017-2020: 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):
2018-2021:
2018-2021:
2018-2021:
2019-2022:
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:
Elementary Special Education: 2019-2022:
Middle School: 2018-2021:
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: 2017-2020: Kathy Bekkemellom, South Hills
2018-2021: Shaun Matthews, West Jordan
2017-2020: Victor Neves, West Hills
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 2017-2020: Carol Rideout, Oquirrh Elementary
High School 2019-2022: Angela Pommerening, Riverton High
Any Level 2019-2022: Cynthia Cox, Bingham High
Any Level 2018-2021: Bonnie Muir, District Office
Any Level 2018-2021: Kelsie Berrett, West Jordan High
Any Level 2018-2021: 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:
Elementary, 2018-2021: Michelle Bingham, Monte Vista Elementary
Middle School 2018-2021:
High School 2019-2022:
Special Schools 2019-2022: Maria Lira Jukic, River's Edge School
Year-Round Committee: This committee was negotiated to address the unique issues and concerns related to year round schools. They also select the dates for year round parent teacher conferences. They meet three times per year and have three year terms. You must be a year-round teacher to serve on this committee.
Chair: Doree Strauss, Administrator of Schools
JEA Members: 2018-2021: Chris Strong, South Jordan Elementary
2020-2023:
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: Chris Strong, JEA Vice President
JEA Members 2018-2019:
Jannifer Young, Elk Ridge Middle
Heather Reich, Majestic Elementary
Amanda Parker, Copper Mountain Middle
Dermot Kendall, Monte Vista Elementary
Michael Draut, West Hills Middle
Jessica Dunn, Jordan UniServ Director
Jennifer Boehme, Jordan UniServ Director
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.
Jenny Pedler, Kauri Sue Hamilton School
Amanda Parker, West Hills Middle
Carol Ramsey, Silver Crest Elementary
Amy Gibson, Copper Mountain/South Jordan Middle
Jessica Dunn, Jordan UniServ Director
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
Becky Pratt, Elk Meadows Elementary
Cynthia McDowell, Southland Elementary
RuthAnn Taylor, Foothills Elementary
Jennifer Boehme, Jordan UniServ Director
UEA Committees (Jordan UniServ Appointments)
UEA Board of Directors: Kathy Smith, Altara Elementary
Membership:
Chair: William Spiegel, UEA UniServ Specialist
Jordan UniServ Members: 2018-2021: Karen Pedersen, Willow Canyon
Alternate 2019-2021: Chris Strong, South Jordan Elementary
Ethnic Minority Advisory Committee:
Chair: Denise Lake, Morgan Education Association
Jordan UniServ Member: 2018-2022:
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: 2018-2021: Becky Pratt, Elk Meadows Elementary
Alternate 2019-2021: James Maughan, West Hills Middle
Elections Committee:
Chair: Renee Pinkney, UEA Vice President
Jordan UniServ Member: 2020-2023:
Equity, Justice, and Inclusion Task Force:
Chair: Heidi Matthews, UEA President
JEA Member: 2019-2021: Shaun Matthews, West Jordan Middle