PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
in potential closed, study and regular sessions
on November 28, 2017 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 28, 2017
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. Discussion of International Baccalaureate Program
Mr. Matt Young, Innovations in Education Advisory Committee Chair
Recommendation from Board Innovations in Education Advisory Committee for possible International Baccalaureate Program in Jordan School District and Board discussion.
B. Update on Dual Immersion Visas
Mrs. Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum & Staff Development
Discussion on visas for teachers working in the Dual Immersion program.
C. Presentation on Proposed 2018-19 Traditional, Year-round and AB School Calendars
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Mr. Travis Hamblin, Consultant, Planning & Student Services
Presentation to the Board on work done by the Calendar Committee with proposals for calendars for the next school year.
D. Student Fees
Mr. Michael Anderson, Administrator of Schools
Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Update on information gathered from secondary schools as requested by the Board.
E. Discussion on Policy DP333 Leave - Sabbaticals
Mrs. Laura Finlinson, Administrator of Curriculum & Staff Development
Discussion on the number of sabbatical and educational leaves to be authorized by the Board for 2018-19.
F. Administrative Policies from Joint Relations Committee (JRC)
1) DP304 NEG Teacher Transfers
2) DP318 Resignations - Licensed
3) DP336 NEG Leave of Absence (1 Year) - Licensed
4) DP342 Hours of Work - Licensed
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Review of policies discussed in the Joint Relations Committee (JRC).
G. Avenues for Community Outreach by Board Members
Mrs. Jen Atwood, Board Secretary
Ms. Sandy Riesgraf, Director, Communications
Suggestions for ways Board members can reach out and engage with District parents, employees and
community members.
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H. Discussion on Board Policies
1) E400 Mission Statement
2) BSC204 Monitoring Superintendent Performance
I. Review of Administrative Policy A11 Naming of Facilities
Mrs. Janice Voorhies, Board President
Discussion on the administrative policy regarding how schools and facilities are named.
J. Board/Staff Follow-up to Prior Board Discussions
Updates on directions given by the Board.
1) Club Committee - Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
K. Future Agenda Items
1) Dual Immersion Programming Discussion (3)
2) Accommodating Health Incidents (3)
3) Board Policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings (3)
4) Administrative Policy D211 Community Relations (3)
5) Middle School Course Offerings (pending USBE)
6) Student Data Governance and Security (pending committee)
2. REGULAR SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance Oquirrh Hills Middle School PTSA Students Penelope Gilstrap,
William Poulson, Kamryn Grose, Ivie Hamilton and Sarah Stout
B. Reverence Isabella DeJesus, Student Body Vice President Oquirrh Hills Middle School
C. Celebrating Schools Oquirrh Hills Middle School: Makenna Nielsen-SBO President;
Zachary Smith, 9th Grad SBO; Dylan Elliott, 8th Grade SBO;
Sydney Horner, 8th Grade President
D. Resolutions of Appreciations In Tribute to Gerald 'Jerry' Fullmer, Gary Leonard Smith,
Sandra Steinke and Jane W. Timothy
E. Recognitions Blake Lewis and Sean Rausch, Riverton High School Cross Country
Recognized by Mrs. Janice Voorhies, Board President
Administrative Appointment
Introduced by Dr. June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources
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.
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3. General Business - Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items
Mrs. Janice Voorhies, 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
B. Updates to Board Policy GP101 Governing Style
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. Bids
A. Nutrition Services - Produce
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide fresh produce for the student nutrition lunch program. Approximate Annual Dollar Amount: $800,000.00. Source of funding: Nutrition Services Budget.
B. Career and Technical Education - Vehicle Lifts and Garage Equipment
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to complete the auto shop lab at Bingham High School and bring it up to industry and safety standards. Bid Amount: $60,911.86. Source of funding: Career & Technical Education.
C. Transportation - New CNG & Diesel Buses
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase forty-one school buses, 36 CNG & 5 Diesel. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $3,453,058.75. Source of funding: 2018-19 Capital Budget.
6. Special Business Items
A. Recommendation to Adopt the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017
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, 2017 in compliance with Utah Code 53A-3-404 that requires school districts to publish the CAFR by November 30th of each year.
1) Public Input Regarding the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017
2) Action by Board of Education on Recommendation to Adopt the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017
B. Recommendation to Approve Proposed 2018-19 Traditional, Year-round and AB School Calendars
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Associate Superintendent
Recommendation and possible action to approve proposed 2018-19 Traditional, Year-round and AB School Calendars.
1) Public Input Regarding Proposed 2018-19 Traditional, Year-round and AB School Calendars
2) Action by Board of Education on Proposed 2018-19 Traditional, Year-round and AB School Calendars
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7. Information Items
A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Patrice Johnson, Superintendent of Schools
B. Curriculum Update in Literacy and Math
Ms. Becky Gerber, Consultant, Curriculum & Staff Development
Ms. Wendy Harmon, Consultant, Curriculum & Staff Development
8. 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/School Community Council Board Advisory Committee
Mr. Darrell Robinson, Committee Chair
a. Vision/Mission of School Community Council Advisory Committee
2) Facilities Board Advisory Committee
Mrs. Jen Atwood, Committee Chair
3) District Finance & Audit Board Advisory Committee
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Committee Chair
4) Legislative/Community Relations Advisory Committee
Mrs. Tracy Miller, Committee Chair
5) Innovations in Education Advisory Committee
Mr. Matt Young, Committee Chair
6) Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA)
Ms. Marilyn Richards, Board of Trustees
9. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
10. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
A. Personnel
B. Property
C. Potential Litigation
D. Negotiations
11. Potential Action by Board of Education with Regard to Employee Grievance
Mrs. Janice Voorhies, Board President
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.