PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet in potential closed, study and regular sessions
on September 22, 2015 beginning at 4:00 p.m.at JATC South - Board Conference Room,
12723 S Park Avenue (2080 West), Riverton, Utah.
The Jordan School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing as part of its
regular Board meeting for consideration of a boundary change affecting undeveloped land
within the boundaries of Oakcrest and Fox Hollow Elementary Schools on Tuesday, September
22, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. in the Board Room at the JATC South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue, Riverton, Utah.
AGENDA
September 22, 2015
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 'What Counts?' Focus Group
Review and discussion on responses from the 'What Counts?' focus group held September 10, 2015.
B. Motion to go into Closed Session
POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION - 5:00 p.m.
A. Personnel
B. Property
C. Potential Litigation
D. Negotiations
STUDY SESSION - OPEN MEETING
A. Update on Tax Implications on Various Bond Levels - 5:30 p.m.
Mr. Matt Young, Board Member
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Mr. Preston Kirk, George K. Baum & Company
Mr. Matt Dougdale, George K. Baum & Company
Discussion on different bond levels and the effects on taxes.
B. Pre-K Education and Optional Full-Day Kindergarten Programs - 5:50 p.m.
Mrs. Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum & Staff Development
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Discussion on pre-kindergarten and optional full-day kindergarten programs in Jordan School
District to include facilities used and cost of operating full-day kindergarten and/or pre-K
programs.
C. Review of Proposed Boundary Changes Affecting Undeveloped Property within the Boundaries of Monte Vista Elementary, South Jordan Elementary, Oquirrh Hills Middle, South Jordan Middle, Riverton High, and Bingham High Schools - 6:10 p.m.
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Mr. Mike Anderson, Administrator of Schools
Discussion on potential boundary changes for undeveloped property within Jordan School District.
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D. Review of Updates to Administrative Policies - 6:15 p.m.
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Review of revisions and updates to current policies.
1. AS 69 Student Pregnancies
2. AS 95 Conduct Related to Student Activities
E. Future Agenda Items
1. AA 408 Fees - Oct. 6
2. BP 177 Disposal of Surplus Items - Oct. 6
3. IB Program - Oct. 6
4. Turnaround Process - Key Levers
5. Policy Review
6. Technology Resources
7. Competency-based education
REGULAR SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
Pledge of Allegiance Elk Ridge Middle School
Reverence Elk Ridge Middle School
Celebrating Elk Ridge Middle School
Recognition Administrative Appointment
Dr. Patrice Johnson, Superintendent of Schools
School Recognitions
Comments by Elected Officials
Patron Comments
The Board will take public comment on items not listed on the agenda. In accordance with policy GP 110 Public Participation at Board Meetings, no more than 45 minutes will be allocated to patron comments in a Board meeting. Speakers will be given a maximum of three minutes to address the Board. The public should be aware that the Board is unable, by law, to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Patron Comment period. In those situations where large groups of people desire to address the Board on the same subject, the President may request that those groups select only one or two speakers from the group to address the Board on behalf of the group and shall be allocated up to six minutes to speak. The Board will not take public comment on personnel issues or statements regarding the character, professional competence, and the physical or mental health of an individual during Board meetings.
I. General Business - Consent Agenda
Mrs. Susan Pulsipher, 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. Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items
1. Board Minutes
2. Insurance Advisory Committee Members for 2015-16
3. Updates to Board Policy EL 301 Treatment of Students and Their Families
4. Updates to Administrative Policies
a. AS 97 Management of Concussions and Traumatic Head Injuries
b. AA 436 Released Time for Religious Instruction
B. Motion to Accept Consent Agenda
1. Expenditures
2. Financial Statements
3. Personnel - Licensed and Classified
4. Recommendation to Issue Certificates for Home Instruction
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II. Bids
A. Information Systems - Servers
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide new upgraded servers to replace our primary Skyward database servers. Total amount of recommended bid: $75,026.60.
B. Blackridge Elementary School - Computers
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to increase mobile labs at Blackridge Elementary School. Total amount of recommended bid: $55,664.90.
C. Nutrition Services - Ice Cream
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to offer ice cream products for students to purchase for lunch. Total amount of recommended bid: $112,099.20 (approximately one year's usage).
III. Special Business Items
A. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration of Proposed Boundary Change Affecting Undeveloped Property within the Boundaries of Fox Hollow and Oakcrest Elementary Schools
1. Review of Proposed Boundary Change
Ms. Jill Durrant, Administrator of Schools
2. Patron Comments Regarding Boundary Change
The Board will take public comment on the proposed boundary changes in accordance with Board policy GP110 Public Participation at School Board Meetings.
3. Action by Board of Education on Consideration of a Proposed Boundary Change Affecting Undeveloped Property within the Boundaries of Fox Hollow and Oakcrest Elementary Schools
B. Recommendation to Approve Capital Outlay Projects for Summer 2016
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Recommendation and possible action to approve Capital Outlay Projects for Summer 2016.
1. Public Input Regarding Capital Outlay Projects for Summer 2016
2. Action by Board of Education Regarding Capital Outlay Projects for Summer 2016
C. Recommendation to Approve Year-round to Traditional Payroll Transition
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Recommendation and possible action to approve Year-round to Traditional Payroll Transition intended to unify the payroll schedule for all employee groups.
1. Public Input Regarding Year-round to Traditional Payroll Transition
2. Action by Board of Education on Year-round to Traditional Payroll Transition
IV. Information Items - Superintendent's Report
Dr. Patrice Johnson, Superintendent of Schools
A. Update on Board's Safety and Security Initiative
Mr. Lance Everill, Staff Assistant, Facility Operations
Report on safety and security updates in various Jordan School District locations.
B. U-STAR and STEM Summer Programs
Mrs. Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum & Staff Development
Ms. Barbara Gentry, Consultant, Curriculum & Staff Development
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V. Discussion Items
A. Board Committee Reports and Comments by Board Members
Board members will report on any Board-affiliated committees that they may have attended in accordance with Governance Process Policy 114 Board Affiliated Committees, as well as comment on other Board-related business and events.
VI. Motion to Adjourn
STUDY SESSION - OPEN MEETING
A. Board Policy on Attorney Parameters
Mrs. Janice Voorhies, Board Vice President
Mr. Matt Young, Board Member
Discussion on proposed Board policy for defining the role of the Board attorney.
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.