PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
in potential closed, study and regular sessions
on August 26, 2025 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
at the JATC South Campus (Board Conference Room),
12723 S. Park Avenue (2080 West), Riverton, Utah.
Patrons may view the meeting online at
https://boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org/.
AGENDA
August 26, 2025
1. STUDY SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 4:00 p.m.
The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below.
A. Review of Open Houses for Adoption of Fluency Materials Approval
Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator for Teaching & Learning
Ms. Michelle Lovell, Elementary Language Arts Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Ms. Mandy Thurman, Elementary Language Arts Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Review of open houses held to collect feedback from the public regarding the proposed curriculum in accordance with Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion with potential approval of the curriculum in the business meeting.
B. Review of Open Houses for Adoption of Wayfinder Curriculum Approval
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Ms. Stacee Worthen, Counseling Consultant, Student Services
Review of open houses held to collect feedback from the public regarding the proposed curriculum in accordance with Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion with potential approval of the curriculum in the business meeting.
C. Review of New Administrative Policy DP382 Salary Supplements for Highly Needed Educators (SHiNE)
Ms. April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Ms. Brittany Bauer, Secondary Recruiting and Licensing, Human Resources
Review prior to potential approval of new administrative policy regarding salary supplements for educators in highly needed subjects that will replace the prior TSSP program.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold a final review of the new policy prior to a final vote in the business meeting.
D. Discussion Regarding Request for Overnight Travel Exception
Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
A cancelled tournament has resulted in a request for Board approval on an exception to Administrative Policy AA414 Student Overnight Travel, section A. 9.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Opportunities for All Students
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion with potential approval of the request in the business meeting.
E. 2026 Summer Project Priorities
Mr. Brian Barnett, Chair, Facilities Advisory Committee
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, Finance & Audit Advisory Committee
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Mr. Dave Rostrom, Director, Facility Services
Discussion on priorities for 2026 summer projects.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Students
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion and indicate preferences for 2026 summer projects with direction to staff on moving forward.
F. Review Changes to Enrollment Considerations Document
Mr. Brian Barnett, Chair, Facilities Advisory Committee
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Continued discussion regarding a system for evaluating when boundary changes and school closures are needed.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: The Board will hold discussion and make decisions on document revisions brought by Board members with possible direction to staff.
G. Discussion of 3DE Model
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Discussion of the 3DE school model including research on possible benefits to students and logistics for potential implementation in the District.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: The Board will hold discussion with possible direction to staff for next steps.
2. GENERAL SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance Ms. April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
B. Reverence Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
C. Resolutions of Appreciation In Tribute to Lenore Roundy George, Dorothy Anne Dille
Marchant, Linda Diann Peterson, Michael Boyd Sheffield,
Marsha L. Stanford, and LaMar Wanberg
D. Board Recognitions
E. Superintendent's Recognitions Jordan School District Teacher Fellows
Ms. Chris Richards-Khong, Staff Assistant, Teaching & Learning, will
share a brief overview of the purpose of Teacher Fellows
before introducing them to the Board.
3. Public Comments
The Board will take public comments on items not listed on the agenda in accordance with policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings:
- Comments must be appropriate for all ages and germane to the authority of the Board.
- The Board will not take public comment on personnel issues or statements regarding the character, professional competence, or the physical or mental health of an individual or a group whose members could be identified individually.
- Patron comment time is allotted first to residents of Jordan District, students, parents/guardians of current students, and current employees of the District. All others may address the Board if time permits.
- No more than 45 minutes will be allocated to public comments in a Board meeting.
- Both in-person and emailed comments are given up to three minutes to address the Board.
- Comments can be made either in person at the meeting or by submitting the comment via email to be read in the meeting if time permits. Comments will be heard from those attending in person prior to comments received electronically.
- To make an in-person comment, please sign up before the meeting begins with your name, address, and topic on the computer outside the meeting room.
- Patrons unable to sign up to speak prior to the start of the meeting may call the Office of the Business Administrator or Superintendent before 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting to be placed on the sign-up sheet.
- Emailed comments to be read in the meeting should be submitted to boardcomments@jordandistrict.org before 3:00 pm the day of the meeting. A comment will not be read if it is not germane to the authority of the Board; regards the character, professional competence, or the physical or mental health of an individual; or is not appropriate for all ages. Comments not read in the meeting will be forwarded to the Board.
- The Board is unable, by law, to take action on items raised during the comment period that are not on the agenda.
- Silence by the Board on an issue does not suggest support or opposition to the message given.
- Persons who disrupt Board meetings with outbursts, cheers, jeering or applause may be removed from the meeting by appropriate legal means.
4. General Business - Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Routine items on the Consent Agenda not requiring public discussion by the Board may be adopted by one single motion. A Board member may request to remove an item from the consent agenda for individual discussion and consideration.
A. Board Minutes
B. Adoption of Fluency Materials Curriculum
D. Authorization for Overnight Travel Exception
5. General Business - Motion to Accept Consent Agenda
A. Expenditures
B. Financial Statements
C. Personnel - Licensed and Education Support Professionals
D. Non-compliance Report
6. Bids
A. Copper Hills High School - Teen Center Remodel
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to remodel the Teen Center at Copper Hills High School. Awarded Expenditure: $193,943.27. Source of funding: Home Teen Center Remodeling.
B. Central Warehouse - White Copier Paper
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to restock the white copy paper in the Central Warehouse. Awarded Expenditure: $93,172.80. Source of funding: Inventory.
C. Teaching & Learning - UFLI-Aligned Decodable Books for Grades K-2
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase UFLI-aligned decodable books for grades K-2. Awarded Expenditure: $350,000 (over 5 years). Source of funding: Teaching and Learning Budget.
D. Central Warehouse - Nutrition Services Prime Food Service Product Distribution
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide food Service distribution to the schools and the Central Warehouse as needed. Total annual estimated expenditure: $ 1,008.000.00 (over 5 years). Source of funding: Nutrition Food Services.
E. Nutrition Services - Assorted Food Service Products
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide food service delivery to the Central Warehouse. Total annual estimated expenditure: $ 6,660,000.00 (over 5 years). Source of funding: Nutrition Services Food.
7. Special Business Items
A. Recommendation to Approve Recommended Revisions to Administrative Policy AA414 Student Overnight Travel
Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Recommendation and possible action to approve recommended revisions to Administrative Policy AA414 Student Overnight Travel.
1) Public Input Regarding Recommended Revisions to Administrative Policy AA414 Student Overnight Travel
2) Action by Board of Education on Recommended Revisions to Administrative Policy AA414 Student Overnight Travel
B. Recommendation to Approve New Administrative Policy DP382 Salary Supplement for Highly Needed Educators (SHiNE)
Ms. April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Recommendation and possible action to approve new administrative policy regarding salary supplements for educators in highly needed subjects (replaces the prior TSSP program).
1) Public Input Regarding New Administrative Policy DP382 Salary Supplement for Highly Needed Educators (SHiNE)
2) Action by Board of Education on New Administrative Policy DP382 Salary Supplement for Highly Needed Educators (SHiNE)
C. Recommendation to Approve Ivory Trade Agreement
Mr. Brian Barnett, Chair, Facilities Advisory Committee
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Recommendation and possible action to approve the trade agreement with Ivory Land Corporation.
1) Public Input Regarding Ivory Trade Agreement
2) Action by Board of Education on Ivory Trade Agreement
8. Information Items
A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
9. Discussion Items
A. Committee Reports and Comments by Board Members
Board members may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.
10. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
11. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
B. Property
C. Potential Litigation
D. Negotiations
E. Security
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the American with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during these meetings,including auxillary communications aids and services, should notify Roxane Siggard at (801)567-8180 at least three working days prior to the meeting make accommodations.