PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
in potential closed, study and regular sessions on December 13, 2016 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
and a Budget Hearing as part of its regular Board meeting
for the purpose of amending the 2016-17 budget
on Tuesday, December 13, 2016, at 6:30 p.m.
at the at the JATC South Campus (Board Conference Room),
12723 S. Park Avenue (2080 West), Riverton, Utah.
AGENDA
December 13, 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. Discussion on Bond Delegating Authority Resolution - 5:00 p.m.
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Discussion on resolution that sets parameters of bond sales and delegates authority to Business Administrator for bond sale.
C. Review of Administrative Policies - 5:15 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.
D. Motion to Go into Closed Session - 5:45 p.m.
2. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION - 5:45 p.m.
A. Property
3. STUDY SESSION - OPEN MEETING (continued)
A. Criteria for EDA/CDA/RDA Agreements - 6:00 p.m.
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Discussion on Board criteria for approval of any future EDA/CDA/RDA agreements with cities.
B. Policy Governance Review: GP 110 Public Participation at Board Meetings - following business meeting
Mrs. Susan Pulsipher, Board President
Policy review in accordance with GP 108 Meeting Planning and the Policy Review Schedule.
C. Board Member Compensation - following business meeting
Mrs. Kayleen Whitelock, Board Secretary
Discussion on insurance and financial compensation for Board members.
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D. Future Agenda Items
1) Club and Extra-curricular Activities
2) Dual Language Immersion/Block Schedule
3) Course Offerings in Middle Schools
4) Policy AA432 Student Attendance and Teacher Disclosure Statements
5) Compilation of Textbook Purchases
6) Student Effort vs. Grades
7) Board Policy B/SC 204 Monitoring Superintendent Performance
8) Board Policy B/SC 205 Monitoring Performance of the Business Administrator
4. REGULAR SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance Jansen Nipko, Keaton Pike, Briggance Percival and Jake
Roper, Student Body Officers, West Jordan High School
B. Reverence Lauryn Meyers, West Jordan High School
C. Celebrating West Jordan High School Brenna Booth, Student Body President
D. Resolutions of Appreciations In Tribute to Karole Jan Godfrey Bawden, Dianne
Beutler, Douglas Brown, Leonora Fay Spencer Cook,
Glenn E. Rigby and Torao 'Lou' Nakagawa
E. Recognitions
F. School Recognitions Bingham High School Golden Gate Club
Recognized by Mrs. Susan Pulsipher, Board President
Jolynne Ward and Katie Fredrickson, Club Advisors; Michelle Sampson, Counseling Advisor; Mike Hughes, Administrator; Angela Suitter, Parent
Club members: Brendan Ballard, President: Abi Chamberlain, Alyssa Warren, Ashley Arciga, Savi Ward, Brayden Olscheuski, Helana Smith, Maddy Roberts, Michael Campos, Micah Davidson, Savanna Suitter and Travis McLeod
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.
5. 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
6. 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
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7. Bids
A. Curriculum - Apple Computers
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase MacBooks and carts for each of the 34 elementary schools within Jordan School District to support the implementation of HB513: Early Intervention Software by providing devices to adequately run the selected programs at each school. Once that need has been met, schools may determine additional uses such as keyboarding practice, literacy games, SAGE practice for third graders, etc. Total amount of recommended bid (state contract): $826,198.30. Funding source: K-3 Reading Initiative - Elementary Literacy.
8. Special Business Items
A. Budget Hearing: Recommendation to Allocate an Additional $1.15 Million for West Jordan Feeder System Secondary Schools for the 2016-17 School Year
Mr. Matt Young, Chair, Board Finance Committee
Mrs. Teri Timpson, Administrator of Schools
1) Public Input Regarding Recommendation to Allocate Additional $1.15 Million for West Jordan Feeder System Secondary Schools for the 2016-17 School Year
2) Action by Board of Education on Recommendation to Allocate Additional $1.15 Million for West Jordan Feeder System Secondary Schools for the 2016-17 School Year
B. Commitment of Fund Balance: Recommendation to Commit $4.6 Million for West Jordan Feeder System Secondary Schools Over the Next 4.5 Years to be Used by June 30, 2021 for Academic Growth
1) Public Input Regarding Recommendation to Commit $4.6 Million for West Jordan Feeder System Secondary Schools Over the Next 4.5 Years to be Used by June 30, 2021 for Academic Growth
2) Action by Board of Education on Recommendation to Commit $4.6 Million for West Jordan Feeder System Secondary Schools Over the Next 4.5 Years to be Used by June 30, 2021 for Academic Growth
C. Consideration of a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Not More Than $41,000,000 General Obligation School Building Bonds, Delegating Authority to Certain Officials to Approve the Final Terms and Provisions of and Confirm the Sale of Such Bonds and Providing for Related Matters
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Recommendation and possible action to approve resolution that sets parameters of bond sales and delegates authority to Business Administrator for bond sale.
1) Public Input Regarding the Consideration Regarding Bond Delegating Authority Resolution
2) Action by Board of Education on the Consideration Regarding Bond Delegating Authority Resolution
D. Recommendation and Possible Action to Approve and Authorize the Real Property Purchase and Sales Agreement between the Jordan School District and the Burgon Family for the Purchase of 6.2 Acres of Property at 1079 West 10210 South, South Jordan Utah, for a Total of $2,015,000 for Anticipated Future Elementary School Location As Needed, and to Approve and Authorize the Real Property Purchase and Sales Agreement between the Jordan School District and Burgon Farm Land, LLC, for the Sale of Nine Lots Located at 11200 South 1300 West, South Jordan, Utah for $1,340,000
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Mr. Paul Van Komen, Board Attorney
1) Public Input Regarding the Purchase of the Burgon Property and Sale of Nine Lots in South Jordan
2) Action by Board of Education on the Recommendation to Approve Purchase of the Burgon Property and Sale of Nine Lots in South Jordan
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E. Recommendation and Possible Action to Approve and Authorize the Assignment, Assumption and Preliminary Development Agreement between the Board of Education of Jordan School District, Aclaime-Bluffdale, LCC, DA 1 Investment LLC, and The Bluff at Independence, LLC Pertaining to Property Located at 15301 South 1300 West, Bluffdale, Utah for Anticipated Future Elementary and Middle School Locations As Needed, Including the Purchase of 18.03 Acres for $1,803,000
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Mr. Paul Van Komen, Board Attorney
1) Public Input Regarding the Assignment, Assumption and Preliminary Development Agreement Pertaining to Property Located at 15301 South 1300 West, Bluffdale, Utah for Anticipated Future Elementary and Middle School Locations As Needed
2) Action by Board of Education on the Recommendation to Approve the Assignment, Assumption and Preliminary Development Agreement Pertaining to Property Located at 15301 South 1300 West, Bluffdale, Utah for Anticipated Future Elementary and Middle School Locations As Needed
F. Recommendation and Possible Action to Approve Transition from Year-round Calendar to Traditional Calendar for Elk Meadows Elementary School for 2016-17 School Year
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Recommendation and possible action to approve transitioning Elk Meadows Elementary School to a traditional calendar for the next school year. This change is due to enrollment change and is not a result of a boundary change.
1) Public Input Regarding a Transition from Year-round Calendar to Traditional Calendar for Elk Meadows Elementary School for 2016-17 School Year
2) Action by Board of Education on a Recommendation to Approve Transition from Year-round Calendar to Traditional Calendar for Elk Meadows Elementary School for 2016-17
9. Information Items
A. Superintendent's Report - District Summary Report of 2015-16 School Year
Dr. Patrice Johnson, Superintendent of Schools
Superintendent's annual report as set forth in Board policy EL304 Annual Reports to the Public.
B. District Evaluation Executive Summary
Mrs. Susan Pulsipher, Board President
Evaluation report by Board on the progress of the District towards Ends policies.
10. 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
11. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
12. 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.