PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
in potential closed and study sessions
on January 13, 2026, 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
January 13, 2026
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. Gifted & Talented Presentation
Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ms. Rebecca Smith, Gifted and Talented Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Presentation on the Gifted and Talented program in Jordan School District.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: Board members will become better informed regarding the Gifted and Talented program.
B. Proposed Field House Survey Questions
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Review of proposed survey questions regarding the possibility of field houses at Jordan District high schools.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give staff direction for next steps on conducting the survey.
C. Annual Board Meeting Calendar 2026-27
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Discussion on the annual calendar for Board meetings for the next school year.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion and set meeting dates.
D. Annual Statements and Trainings as Per Board Policy GP103 Board Members' Principles of Operation: Conduct and Ethics
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Presentation to remind Board members of annual statements and trainings as required by Utah Code and Board Policy GP103 Board Members' Principles of Operation: Conduct and Ethics.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members shall comply with requirements in Board Policy GP103 Board Members' Principles of Operation: Conduct and Ethics by completing statements and trainings.
E. Board Compliance with Open Meeting Law Training
Mr. Paul Van Komen, Legal Counsel
Legal requirement for Board members to complete the Open Meeting Law Training annually in Utah Code 52-4-104; reminder of where and how to complete the training.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will meet legal requirements for Open Meeting Law Training; information only.
F. Review of Board Policies GP100 through GP107
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, Board Policy Committee
Monthly review of Governance Process (GP), Board/Superintendent Connection (B/SC), and Executive Limitations (EL) policies as prescribed by Board policy GP108 Meeting Planning.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will read the policies and make suggestions for revisions, if needed.
G. Utah School Boards Association (USBA) Conference Debrief
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Discussion on information gathered by Board members at the recent USBA Conference.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction
Desired Outcome: Board members will discuss and share information from the conference; information only.
H. Board and Superintendent Reports and Comments
Board members and the Superintendent may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.
1) Facilities Advisory Committee - Brian W. Barnett, Chair
2) Finance & Audit Advisory Committee - Bryce Dunford, Chair
3) Government Relations Advisory Committee - Suzanne Wood, Chair
4) Policy Review Committee - Bryce Dunford, Chair
5) Joint Relations - Education Support Professionals (ESP) - Darrell Robinson, Liaison
6) Jordan Education Access Committee (JEAC) - Suzanne Wood, Liaison
7) Jordan Parent Advisory Committee (JPAC) - Erin Barrow, Representative
8) Licensed Employee Advisory Committee (LEAC) - Lisa Dean, Representative
9) Board Bulletin - Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
10) Portrait of a Graduate - Niki George and Brian W. Barnett
11) Organizations with Board Representation
a. Joint Legislative Committee (JLC) - Niki George, Representative
b. Jordan Education Foundation - Lisa Dean, Representative
c. PTA Representative - Erin Barrow, Representative
d. Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation - Lisa Dean, Representative
e. Utah High School Activities Association Board of Trustees - Bryce Dunford, Representative
f. Utah School Boards Association - Niki George, Region 9 Board of Directors Representative
I. Motion to go into Closed Session
2. 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.