PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
in potential closed, study and regular sessions
on January 27, 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 27, 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. Student and Employee Health and Wellness Update
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Dr. McKinley Withers, Health and Wellness Specialist
An update on the plans for the Districtwide Health and Wellness Day on February 6, 2026.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners; Student & Staff Wellness
Desired Outcome: Information only to the Board; no action required.
B. Enrollment Considerations - Document Clarifications
Mr. Brian Barnett, Chair, Facilities Committee
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Hold a discussion to approve the addition of clarifying language to the Enrollment Considerations document. The discussion will be centered around when and how to include/notify/consult with non-Facilities Committee members of the Board.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give direction to staff regarding approved updates to Enrollment Considerations document.
C. Review of Summer Project
Mr. Brian Barnett, Chair, Facilities Committee
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Review and reconsideration of a potential capital project at Elk Ridge Middle School for summer 2026.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners; Student and Staff Wellness
Desired Outcome: The Board will discuss the potential summer 2026 capital project at Elk Ridge Middle School and give direction to staff.
D. Legislative Review
Ms. Suzanne Wood, Chair, Government Relations Advisory Committee
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Review of legislative proposals and action regarding education.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: Information only to the Board; no action required.
E. Review of Board Policies GP105 through GP110
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.
2. GENERAL SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance Bingham High School
B. Reverence Bingham High School
C. Celebrating Schools Bingham High School
D. Resolutions of Appreciation In Tribute to Gary Lee James and Gregory Stanford
E. Board Member Recognitions
F. Superintendent's Recognitions National Board Certified Teachers:
Dionne Tarpenning, Monte Vista Elementary School (new)
LaRue Edwards, Herriman High School (recertified)
Recognized by Superintendent Anthony Godfrey
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. Annual Board Meeting Calendar 2026-27
C. LEA Specific Licensing
5. General Business - Motion to Accept Consent Agenda
A. Expenditures
B. Financial Statements
C. Personnel - Licensed and Education Support Professionals
D. Recommendation to Issue Certificates for Home Instruction
E. Non-compliance Report
6. Bids
A. Fort Herriman Middle School - Chromebooks
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide new Chromebooks for Fort Herriman Middle School. Total Awarded Expenditure: $82,548.00. Source of funding: Land Trust funds.
B. Riverton High School - Chromebooks
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide new Chromebooks for Riverton High School. Total Awarded Expenditure: $248,500.00. Source of funding: Land Trust and TSSA funds.
C. West Jordan High School - Chromebooks
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide new Chromebooks for West Jordan High School. Total Awarded Expenditure: $123,834.00. Source of funding: Land Trust funds.
D. Information Systems - E-Rate Network Switch Upgrade
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace and upgrade old network equipment across the district that has reached its end of life. Awarded Expenditure: $1,142,106.00. Capital Projects Information Systems Computer System budget, and a reimbursement amount of $571,053.00 from E-Rate.
E. Transportation - Compressed Natural Gas Tank Replacement
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Tanks on school buses that have expired tanks. Total Awarded Expenditure: $264,000.00 (over 5 years). Source of funding: Transportation Capital Bus Purchases.
F. Transportation - A/C Retrofit of School Buses
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to retrofit air conditioning units on District school buses that currently do not have AC on them. Total Awarded Expenditure: $655,343.78 (over 3 years). Transportation Capital Bus Purchases.
7. Special Business Items
A. None
No items requiring Board approval have been received since the last business meeting.
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.
B. Topics for Bulletin Board
Recommendations for topics for the next edition of the Board newsletter, 'Bulletin Board.'
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.