Study Session, Business Meeting and Budget Hearing
Notice Type(s)
Notice,
Meeting,
Hearing
Event Start Date & Time
June 9, 2026 04:00 PM
Description/Agenda
PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
in potential closed, study, and regular sessions
on June 9, 2026 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
at the JATC South Campus (Board Conference Room),
12723 S. Park Avenue (2080 West), Riverton, Utah.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will hold a Budget Hearing for the purpose of approving
the 2026-27 proposed budget and amending the 2025-26 budget on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
at the Jordan Academy for Technology and Careers South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue (2080 West), Riverton, Utah.
The budget document is available for public inspection in the office of the Business Administrator and at jordandistrict.org.
Patrons may view the meeting online at
https://boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org/.
AGENDA
June 9, 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. Continued Discussion on Changes to Social Studies Graduation Credits
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Continued discussion on social studies credits required for graduation to comply with recent Utah legislation.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High-Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: Board members will discuss whether to divide World History for tenth grade into one required and one elective semester, or condense the course into one required semester. Discussion is in preparation for a final vote in the business meeting.
B. Review of Administrative Policy AA417 Fundraising
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Review of policy and recommendations to divide the current policy into a separate policy for each level.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give staff instructions for next steps.
C. Review of Board Policies GP113 through GP115
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.
D. Board Professional Development
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Individual book study to support Board members' professional development.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will discuss the possibility of each choosing a book to read individually in preparation for a future discussion on the significance of America 250.
2. BUDGET HEARING FOR THE 2026-27 SCHOOL YEAR - 6:00 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
B. Reverence Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
C. Budget Presentation Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools; and
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
D. Patron Comments
Patron comments shall be taken regarding the 2026-27 budget in accordance with Board policy
GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings. For more information on providing public comment, see item 4.
E. Action by Board of Education on Budget Adoption
1) Approve the One-time $25,000,000 Transfer from the General Fund to the Self-Insurance Fund for the 2025-26 Fiscal Year
2) Adopt the 2025-26 Final Amended Budget
3) Authorize the Meal Price Increases for Nutrition Services Fund
4) Adopt the 2026-27 Proposed Budget
5) Authorize Any Budget Adjustments Necessary to Reflect Funds Received from the Certified Tax Rate
3. GENERAL SESSION - OPEN MEETING - immediately following the Budget Hearing
A. Board Member Recognitions
B. Superintendent's Recognitions
4. 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.
5. 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
6. General Business - Motion to Accept Consent Agenda
A. Expenditures
B. Financial Statements
C. Non-compliance Report
7. Bids
A. Information Systems - Windows Device Management Software Ivanti
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to extend for one additional year of support and licenses for the existing Windows server and desktop management systems. Total Awarded Expenditure: $111,439.00. Source of Funding: Information Systems Contracted Software Budget.
B. Information Systems - Palo Alto Firewall Three-Year Support and Pro Services
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide an additional three (3) years of maintenance, subscriptions, and licenses for the existing network security firewall solution at the District Office data center. Total Awarded Expenditure: $436,212.10. Source of Funding: Information Systems Equipment Budget.
C. Custodial/Energy Services - WeatherTrak Controllers
Discussion and possible action to provide WestherTrak controllers at thirty-one (31) locations throughout the District. Total Awarded Expenditure: $212,793.11. Source of Funding: Utilities/Sewer & Water.
8. Special Business Items
A. Recommendation to Approve Social Studies Graduation Requirements
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Recommendation and possible action to approve social studies graduation requirements to comply with changes in Utah State Board of Education requirements.
1) Public Input Regarding Social Studies Graduation Requirements
2) Action by Board of Education on Social Studies Graduation Requirements
9. Information Items
A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
10. 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.'
11. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
12. 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.