PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
as a Board of Canvassers and
in potential closed, study and regular sessions
on November 22, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
at the at the JATC South Campus (Board Conference Room),
12723 S. Park Avenue (2080 West), Riverton, Utah.
AGENDA
November 22, 2016
1. STUDY SESSION - OPEN MEETING
The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below.
A. Ends Policies and Safe Environment for Learning - 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Mrs. Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum & Staff Development
Ongoing discussion on Board of Education goals for a safe environment in schools.
B. Review of Administrative Policies - 5:00 p.m.
1) D207 Calendar Development
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Discussion on administrative policy that sets the criteria for calendar planning.
2) AA405 Homework
Mrs. Laura Finlinson, Administrator for Curriculum & Staff Development
Discussion on proposed revisions to administrative policy regarding homework objectives and policy.
C. Discussion on Elementary School Calendars and Boundaries - 5:30 p.m.
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Discussion on potential boundary and school calendar changes for 2017-18 school year for elementary schools.
D. Support and Resources for West Jordan Feeder System - 6:00 p.m.
Mrs. Teri Timpson, Administrator of Schools
Discussion on additional assistance for West Jordan High School and feeder schools.
E. Board Elections - 6:15 p.m.
Mrs. Susan Pulsipher, Board President
F. Future Agenda Items
1) Criteria for EDA/CDA/RDA Agreements
2) Club and Extra-curricular Activities
3) Dual Language Immersion/Block Schedule
4) Course Offerings in Middle Schools
5) Policy AA432 Student Attendance and Teacher Disclosure Statements
6) Compilation of Textbook Purchases
7) Student Effort vs. Grades
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2. REGULAR SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance Junior Class Officers, Herriman High School
Shaylee Olson, President; Hallie Toponce, Spirit Officer;
Nathan Tracy, Service Officer; Katelyn Moody, Secretary
B. Reverence Bryn Olsen, SBO Secretary, Herriman High School
C. Celebrating Schools Lei Mobley, SBO President, Herriman High School
D. Resolutions of Appreciations In Tribute to Lois Wood Steadman Burningham,
Vondelee Jones, Joyce Bishop Short and
Marva Naylor Sorenson
E. Recognitions Friends of Jordan School District
Recognized by Mrs. Susan Pulsipher, Board President,
and Mrs. Janice Voorhies, Board Vice President
F. School Recognitions
G. Comments by Elected Officials
H. 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.
3. General Business - Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items
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. Board Minutes
4. General Business - Motion to Accept Consent Agenda
A. Expenditures
B. Financial Statements
C. Personnel - Licensed and Classified
D. Recommendation to Issue Certificates for Home Instruction
5. Special Business Items
A. Recommendation to Adopt the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Mr. Paul Winward, Squire & Company, PC
Discussion and possible action to adopt the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for year ended June 30, 2016 as required by state law.
1) Public Input Regarding the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016
2) Action by Board of Education on Recommendation to Adopt the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016
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B. Recommendation to Approve Proposed Traditional, Year-round and AB Calendars for the 2017-18 School Year and Tentative Traditional and Year-round Calendars for the 2018-19 and 2019-20
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Administrator of Schools
Recommendation and possible action to approve school calendars for 2017-18; approval for tentative
calendars for 2018-19 and 2019-20.
1) Public Input Regarding Proposed Traditional, Year-round and AB Calendars for the 2017-18 School Year and Tentative Traditional and Year-round Calendars for the 2018-19 and 2019-20
2) Action by Board of Education on Proposed Traditional, Year-round and AB Calendars for the 2017-18 School Year and Tentative Traditional and Year-round Calendars for the 2018-19 and 2019-20
C. Consideration to Approve Revisions to Board Policy E401 Student Achievement
Mrs. Susan Pulsipher, Board President
Discussion and possible action to Approve Revisions to Board Policy E401 Student Achievement.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to E401 Student Achievement
2) Action by Board of Education on Consideration to Approve Revisions to Board Policy E401 Student Achievement
D. Recommendation to Approve Purchase Agreement for the Jones Property
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Recommendation and possible action to approve the purchase of 35 acres located at 8800 South
5600 West, West Jordan, for future elementary and middle schools. Purchase price: $7,000,000.
1) Public Input Regarding Purchase Agreement for the Jones Property
2) Action by Board of Education on Purchase of the Jones Property
E. Recommendation to Approve Purchase Agreement for the Bastian Property
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Recommendation and possible action to approve the purchase of 91.47 acres located at 5600 West 10900 South, South Jordan for a future high school and other schools as needed. Purchase price: $18,751,350. Agreement includes seller donation of an additional 12 acres for a future school and naming rights for the Herriman area elementary school currently under construction as per policy
A9 Named Gifts to Jordan School District.
1) Public Input Regarding Purchase Agreement for the Bastian Property
2) Action by Board of Education on Purchase of the Bastian Property
6. ELECTION CANVASS
A. Consideration of a Resolution Finding and Promulgating the Results of a Special Bond Election Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
As required by law, the Board shall meet as a board of canvassers no sooner than seven days and no
later than fourteen days after the Election Day, to review the election results of a Special Bond
Election held on November 8, 2016.
7. Bids
A. Central Warehouse - Custodial Paper
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide paper towels and toilet paper for Custodial Services. Amount of recommended bid: $69,672.00. Funding: Existing 2016-17 General Fund budget.
B. Information Systems / Copper Hills High School - Computer Equipment
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to upgrade existing obsolete computer equipment, and to provide new equipment for a mobile science lab for student use. Amount of recommended bid: $66,800.55. Funding: Information Systems Education Technology Budget.
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8. Information Items
A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
B. Safety and Security Annual Report
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Mr. Lance Everill, Facility Operations Manager, Facility Services
9. 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.
1) District/Community Council Board Advisory Committee
2) Facilities Board Advisory Committee
3) District Finance & Audit Board Advisory Committee
4) Legislative/Community Relations Advisory Committee
5) Charter School Relations Advisory Committee
6) Other
10. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
11. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
A. Personnel
B. Property
C. Potential Litigation
D. Negotiations
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.