PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
in potential closed, study, and regular sessions
on January 23, 2024 beginning at 4:00 p.m.
at the JATC South Campus (Board Conference Room),
12723 S. Park Avenue (2080 West), Riverton, Utah.
Patrons may view the meeting online at
https://boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org/.
AGENDA
January 23, 2024
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. Naming of New Elementary School in Herriman
Ms. April Gaydosh, Administrator of Schools
Review of the process, guidelines, and timeline for naming a new school in accordance with
Policy A11 Naming of Facilities.
Desired outcome: Board members will review information and give direction to staff.
B. Seismic Study Update
Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Discussion on seismic study grant and Board authorization to move forward immediately after receipt of formal grant award letter.
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion with direction to staff.
C. Review of Lease Revenue Bond Reimbursement Resolution and Lease Revenue Bond Authorizing and Delegating Resolution
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Mr. Johnathan Ward, Zions Public Finance
Mr. Ryan Bjerke, Chapman & Cutler
Information for Board discussion on the lease revenue bond for the new school prior to a vote in a future business meeting.
Desired outcome: Information to the Board with potential direction to staff.
D. Discussion on Administrative Policy DP358 Employee Discrimination and Harassment
Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President
Discussion on proposed changes to policy DP358 Employee Discrimination and Harassment.
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion with direction to staff.
E. Discussion on Administrative Policy DP305 Placement and Assignment of Personnel
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Discussion on proposed changes to policy DP305 Placement and Assignment of Personnel.
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give direction to staff.
F. Cell Phone Policy
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Discussion of potential policy changes regarding cell phones in schools.
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion on current trends about cell phone use in schools and give direction to staff for next steps.
G. Legislative Review
Ms.Niki George, Board First Vice President
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Review of legislative proposals and action regarding education.
Desired outcome: Information to Board members.
2. GENERAL SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
A. Flag Ceremony Seth Christensen, Sophomore Class President, and
Gabby VanLeuven, Sophomore Class Secretary, Riverton High School
Pledge of Allegiance Kelsi Knight, Student Body Historian, and
Bre Smith, Junior Class Historian, Riverton High School
B. Reverence Alli Sorenson, Junior Class Vice President, Riverton High School
C. Celebrating Schools Brian Scott, Student Body President, Riverton High School
D. Resolutions of Appreciation In Tribute to Denny Simkins Kastelic Carlisle, Sharon Abrams
Jenks, Sharon Marie Long, Bonnie Lou Petersen, and Karen
Koenig Siegler
E. Recognitions
F. Superintendent's Recognitions
3. 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:
- Patron comment time is limited to residents of Jordan District, students, parents/guardians of current students, and current employees of the District. All others may address the Board with prior approval of the Board President.
- No more than 45 minutes will be allocated to patron comments in a Board meeting.
- Comments can be made either in person at the meeting or by submitting the comment via email to be read in the meeting.
- 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.
- Comments will be heard from those attending in person prior to comments received electronically.
- Both in-person and emailed comments are given up to three minutes to address the Board.
- 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 or a group whose members could be identified individually.
- 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.
- Public comments must be appropriate for all ages.
A. Comments by Elected Officials
B. Patron Comments
4. General Business - Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items
Ms. Tracy Miller, 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. Board Meeting Calendar 2024-25
C. Evaluation of Superintendent of Schools
D. Evaluation of Business Administrator
5. General Business - Motion to Accept Consent Agenda
A. Expenditures
B. Financial Statements
C. Personnel - Licensed and Education Support Professionals
D. Recommendation to Issue Certificates for Home Instruction
E. Non-compliance Report
6. Bids
A. Sunset Ridge Middle School - HP Chromebooks & Licenses
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase HP Chromebooks and Google Licenses for Sunset Ridge Middle School. Total Awarded Expenditure: $107,041.50. Source of funding: Teacher Student Success Act (TSSA) and Land Trust Funds.
B. Career and Technical Education - Laser Engravers
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide laser engravers for six of the middle schools in the District. Total Awarded Expenditure: $155,070.00. Source of funding: Carl D. Perkins Grant.
C. Board of Education Audit Committee - Financial Auditing Services
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide financial auditing services for the District as required by state and federal regulations. Total Awarded Expenditure: $444,000.00 (cumulative five-year total). Source of funding: Audit Expense.
7. Special Business Items
A. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy Administrative Policy D200 Philosophy of Instruction
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to administrative policy D200 Philosophy of Instruction.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy D200 Philosophy of Instruction
2) Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy D200 Philosophy of Instruction
B. Recommendation to Retire Administrative Policy AA447 Out-of-District Student Enrollment
Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Recommendation and possible action to retire administrative policy AA447 Out-of-District Student Enrollment.
1) Public Input Regarding Recommendation to Retire Administrative Policy AA447 Out-of-District Student Enrollment
2) Action by Board of Education on Recommendation to Retire Administrative Policy AA447 Out-of-District Student Enrollment
C. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee
Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to administrative policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee
2) Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee
D. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Board Policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings
Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President
Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to Board policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to Board Policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings
2) Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Board Policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings
8. Information Items
A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
9. 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.
10. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
11. 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.