PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
in potential closed and study sessions
on April 14, 2026 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
at the JATC South Campus (Board Conference Room),
12723 S. Park Avenue (2080 West), Riverton, Utah.
Patrons have the Opportunity for Public Comment on
the 2026-27 Student Fee Schedule on April 14, 2026
at 6:30 p.m. at the same location.
Patrons may view the meeting online at
https://boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org/.
AGENDA
April 14, 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. Motion to go into Closed Session
2. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
A. Acting as an Evaluation Committee to a Procurement Solicitation
B. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
C. Property
D. Potential Litigation
E. Negotiations
F. Security
3. STUDY SESSION - OPEN MEETING (continued)
A. Report on Results from Fieldhouse Survey
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Lighthouse Research & Development, Inc. Consultants
Report on the results from the survey conducted to determine potential taxpayer support for fieldhouses at the high schools.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Culture of Belonging; Student and Staff Wellness
Desired Outcome: Board members will discuss the survey results and determine next steps for potential fieldhouses.
B. Review of Child Nutrition Meal Charges
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Ms. Katie Bastian, Director, Nutrition Services
Information on the District's child nutrition program and the potential for a price increase for next year.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Opportunities for All Learners; Student and Staff Wellness; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members hold discussion and give potential direction to staff for moving forward.
C. Calendar Committee Recommendations for Proposed Calendars for 2027-28 School Year
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Mr. Caleb Olson, Enrollment Consultant, Student Services
Presentation on recommendations by the District Calendar Committee for the 2027-28 school year; seeking Board of Education approval to survey the public regarding school calendars for the 2027-28 school year as required in administrative policy D207 Calendar Development.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Student and Staff Wellness; Student and Staff Wellness; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will review the calendars and potentially give staff authorization to survey the public regarding the proposed calendars.
D. Calendar Committee Recommendations for Proposed Revisions to 2026-27 School Year Calendars
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Mr. Caleb Olson, Enrollment Consultant, Student Services
Information on proposed revisions to the 2026-27 school calendars as necessary due to changes in Utah Code 53F-2-102 by SB58 Public School Attendance Amendments.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Student and Staff Wellness; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will review the calendars and potentially give staff authorization to move forward with the proposed calendars for the next school year; final vote to take place at the next business meeting.
E. Discussion on Videos Regarding School Finance
Ms. Suzanne Wood, Board Member, District Finance & Audit Advisory Committee
Discussion on suggestions for possible videos giving information on school and District finance.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will discuss the topics presented and give direction to staff for potential video production.
F. Review of 2026 National School Boards Association (NSBA) Conference
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Debrief of the 2026 NSBA conference recently attended by Board members.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: Board members will recap information collected at the conference; information only.
G. Review of Board Policies
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, Policy Review 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.
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
4. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC COMMENT ON STUDENT FEE SCHEDULE 2026-27 (6:30 p.m.)
Public comments on the student fee schedule proposed for the 2026-27 school year will be taken. This is the second of two opportunities as required by State Rule R277-407-6(2)(b). Public Comment is guided by 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.
5. 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.