FAQ’S
What is OPENING INSTITUTE?
An enjoyable morning that serves all our employees, uniting and motivating us for another successful school year
When is OPENING INSTITUTE?
Thursday, August 10, 2023
Program will begin at 9:00 am
Mountain America Expo Center
Buses leaving assigned locations at exactly 8:00 am
Be to your assigned location by 7:30 am
Do I have to ride the school bus to and from the event? – It’s a field trip!
UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED PERMISSION TO DRIVE SEPARATELY AND HAVE A PARKING PASS, YOU WILL BE RIDING A SCHOOL BUS FROM YOUR DESIGNATED LOCATION TO THE EVENT. (Please refer to the Bus Location drop down menu for your school/location assignment).)
Please be at your assigned location by 7:30 am. Buses will leave assigned locations for the Expo Center exactly at 8:00 am, so don’t be late!
If you have mobility or health issues that prevent you from riding the bus, you can seek to get a parking pass from your supervisor. There is not a lot of extra parking at the venue, so these passes are limited and only to be used if necessary. You will not be permitted to park at the Expo Center without a pass. Please see attached information concerning the assigned bus locations and schedules. Be sure to check the number of your bus, so you get back on the correct one after the event. If you drive directly from your home to the Expo Center to park using a parking pass, please note that no breakfast will be served at the Expo Center. Breakfast will only be available at your designated school/location (see following section).
Where will buses park at the Expo Center? See the map below.
Is breakfast provided? – Breakfast on the go
A grab-and-go breakfast will be provided as you board the bus to commute to the Expo Center. If you have mobility or health issues that prevent you from riding the bus, you can seek to get a parking pass from your supervisor. There is not a lot of extra parking at the venue, so these passes are limited and only to be used if necessary. You will not be permitted to park at the Expo Center without a pass. Please see attached information concerning the assigned bus locations and schedules. Be sure to check the number of your bus, so you get back on the correct one after the event.
Will there be a program? – You can follow along
- Welcome
- Presentation of colors and reverence
- Theme – Ben Horsley (Chief of Staff)
- Nicole McDermott (Board President), Joel Quevedo (Rolling Meadow custodian)
- Employee Roll Call shout outs with school SBOs and mascots!
- Heidi Draper (Academy Park principal), Excel Recognitions, Kathleen Hess (Cottonwood English teacher), Employee recognitions, Brandon Moore (Robert Frost principal)
- Student Thank You Video
- Keynote – Superintendent Nye
Do I get paid for attending this event?
The OPENING INSTITUTE is a required workday. You should treat it as any other workday on your timecard. Make sure that you check in with your immediate supervisor the day of the event to verify your attendance.
SEATING MAP – We saved you a seat.
Everyone will be seated by location/department, so please check out our map so you know approximately where your group will be located. We will have banners and assistants at the event to help you find your way.
LUNCH – Lunch is on us.
Lunch will be provided by the Board of Education and arranged by location after the Institute. Please check with your supervisor for details.
Bus Locations
Expand to see locations
| BUS LOCATION | NUMBER OF BUSES | LOCATIONS WHO WILL BE BOARDING THIS BUS |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation Bases | 3 | Tranportation |
| Lincoln Elementary | 2 | Lincoln Elementary |
| Transition Services | ||
| Cottonwood Sr. | 11 | Moss El |
| Oakwood El | ||
| Olene Walker El | ||
| Wilson El | ||
| Woodstock El | ||
| Bonneville Jr | ||
| Granite Park Jr | ||
| Cottonwood Sr. | ||
| Cyprus Sr | 9 | Elk Run El |
| Magna El | ||
| Pleasant Green El | ||
| West Valley El | ||
| Wright El | ||
| Cyprus Sr | ||
| Matheson Jr. | 5 | Copper Hills El |
| Lake Ridge El | ||
| Orchard El | ||
| Matheson Jr | ||
| Granger Sr | 11 + 1 wheelchair bus | Armstrong Academy |
| Hillsdale El | ||
| Monroe El | ||
| Redwood El | ||
| Stansbury El | ||
| Valley Crest El | ||
| Valley Jr. | ||
| Granger Sr. | ||
| Kennedy Jr | 3 | Farnsworth El |
| Frost El | ||
| Pioneer El | ||
| Valley Jr | 3 | Granger El |
| Rolling Meadows | ||
| West Lake STEM | 2 | West Lake STEM |
| Hunter Sr | 12 | Academy Park El |
| Hillside El | ||
| Hunter El | ||
| Jackling El | ||
| Silver Hills El | ||
| Whittier El | ||
| Hunter Jr | ||
| Kennedy Jr | ||
| Hunter Sr. | ||
| Kearns Sr. | 13 | Beehive El |
| Bridger El | ||
| Diamond Ridge El | ||
| Fox Hills El | ||
| David Gourley El | ||
| South Kearns El | ||
| West Kearns El | ||
| Western Hills El | ||
| Kearns Jr | ||
| Kearns Sr | ||
| Jefferson Jr | 2 | Bacchus El |
| Jefferson Jr | ||
| Olympus Sr. | 9 | Cottonwood El |
| Crestview El | ||
| Driggs El | ||
| Penn El | ||
| Rosecrest El | ||
| Evergreen Jr | ||
| Olympus Jr | ||
| Olympus Sr | ||
| Skyline Sr | 8 | Eastwood El |
| Morningside El | ||
| Oakridge El | ||
| Upland Terrace El | ||
| Churchill Jr | ||
| Wasatch Jr. | ||
| Skyline Sr | ||
| Taylorsville Sr | 14 | Bennion El |
| Arcadia El | ||
| Fremont El | ||
| Plymouth El | ||
| Smith El | ||
| Taylorsville El | ||
| Truman El | ||
| Bennion Jr | ||
| Taylorsville Sr | ||
| Hartvigsen | ||
| Eisenhower Jr | 3 | Vista El |
| Eisenhoweer Jr | ||
| Conections High | 3 | Granite Connection |
| Adult Education | ||
| Roosevelt Continuation | ||
| YESS | ||
| Central Kitchen | 2 | Child Nutrition |
| Compound | 4 | Warehouse |
| Info Systems – Support Center | ||
| Maintenance – all shops | ||
| District Office | 9 | 102 District – Special Education |
| 106 Organizational Effectiveness | ||
| 650 Online Learning HS | ||
| 682 GEC Cafeteria | ||
| 692 GTI | ||
| 010 Accounting | ||
| 012/014/030 Business/Superintendent’s Office/Board of Education | ||
| 016/043 Support Services/GEC Custodial | ||
| 017 Property & Risk Management | ||
| 024 Planning & Boundaries | ||
| 026 Architecture, Engineering & Construction | ||
| 040 Curriculum & Instruction | ||
| 044 Granite Education Foundation | ||
| 046 Information Systems | ||
| 050 Educational Equity | ||
| 052 Family & Community Engagement | ||
| 064 Student Learning & Support | ||
| 066 Educational Technology | ||
| 067 CTE | ||
| 075 Educator Support & Development | ||
| 076 Policy & Legal Services | ||
| 078 Human Resources | ||
| 079 Talent Development | ||
| 080 Communications | ||
| 084 Student Assessment | ||
| 085 Research & Evaluation | ||
| 086 Prevention & Student Placement | ||
| 087 College & Career Readiness | ||
| 088 Printing Services | ||
| 090 Purchasing | ||
| 094 Preschool Services | ||
| 095 School Leadership & Improvement | ||
| 096 Teacher Onboarding | ||
| 104/105 Special/Health Related Services |
Program
- Welcome
- Presentation of colors and reverence
- Theme – Ben Horsley (Chief of Staff)
- Nicole McDermott (Board President), Joel Quevedo (Rolling Meadow custodian)
- Employee Roll Call shout outs with school SBOs and mascots!
- Heidi Draper (Academy Park principal), Excel Recognitions, Kathleen Hess (Cottonwood English teacher), Employee recognitions, Brandon Moore (Robert Frost principal)
- Student Thank You Video
- Keynote – Superintendent Nye
#wearegranite
What is Opening Institute?
Granite School District’s Opening Institute is a celebration of all things Granite as we prepare to undertake another exciting school year. Opening Institute is a chance for us to gather together and recognize all members of the school district who have contributed so much to the day-to-day operations and successes of the district. During Opening Institute, we will hear from staff and student speakers as well as Superintendent Nye who will share his vision for the district and appreciation for all employees who make Granite the best school district in the state.
When and Where
Granite School District’s 2023 Opening Institute will take place at the Mountain America Expo Center located at 9575 South State Street in Sandy, Utah. The event will take place on Thursday, August 10, 2023, and will run from 9:00 to lunchtime.
Transportation
Our transportation department will furnish busing to and from the event and all employees should plan on taking the provided buses. A limited number of parking passes will be made available for employees in need of special accessibility accommodations. Individual exceptions need to be approved by a supervisor, and you must receive a parking pass. Please refer to the Bus Location Drop Down menu for your school/location assignment. Buses will leave these locations exactly at 8:00 am. Don’t be late!
Breakfast and Lunch
A small grab-and-go breakfast will be provided at your local network high school pick-up location and the Granite Education Offices. Breakfast will only be available from 7:30 – 8:00 a.m. and breakfast items can be consumed on the bus.
Outside food and drink are not allowed inside the Mountain America Expo Center, but refillable water bottles will be allowed inside the expo center.
Lunch, sponsored by the Board of Education, will be provided after the event. Lunch locations and plans are specific to network and individual schools, please check with your supervisor for specific information about lunchtime meals.
Show Your Spirit!
We encourage district employees to show their network, school, or department spirit by dressing up in colors and gear that reflects your school or department pride. The school or department with the most flare will be recognized during the event.
Seating Chart
Please sit in your assigned network areas based on the map below. Click here for a larger, printable version. For reference, you will be entering the room through the red “Keep Clear” areas on the bottom edge of the map.
Sponsor
Special thanks to Granite Credit Union for sponsoring the Opening Institute Event!
