PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
in potential closed, study and regular sessions
On October 29, 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
October 29, 2024
1. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION - 4:00 p.m.
A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
B. Property
C. Potential Litigation
D. Negotiations
E. Security
2. STUDY SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 4:30 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. K-5 Mathematics Curriculum Adoption Process
Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ms. Amy Kinder, K-12 Math Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Information and discussion on the process for adopting a new K-5 mathematics curriculum.
Desired outcome: Board members will receive information and give direction, if needed.
B. Review of Potential Revisions to Administrative Policy AS94 Student Discrimination and Harassment
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Ms. Melissa Flores, General Counsel
Discussion on potential revisions to policy for alignment with new Title IX policy and legal requirements.
Desired outcome: Board members will review the changes with a final vote in the business meeting.
C. Review of Potential Revisions to Administrative Policy DP358 Employee Discrimination and Harassment
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Ms. Melissa Flores, General Counsel
Review of potential revisions recommended by the Board for alignment with new Title IX policy and legal requirements.
Desired outcome: Board members will review the changes with a final vote in the business meeting.
D. Discussion on Potential Revisions to Administrative Policy AA419 Student Conduct, Dress, and Appearance
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Discussion on potential revisions to policy AA419 for alignment with new policy AA453 Use of Personal Electronic and Communication Devices regarding digital citizenship.
Desired outcome: Board members will review the proposed changes with a final vote in the business meeting.
E. Continued Discussion on Potential Changes to Board Policy 103 Board Members' Principles of Operation: Conduct & Ethics; and the Appendix Document Guidelines for New Board Member Orientation
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Finance Committee Chair
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Continued discussion on potential revisions to Board policy to comply with new state law requiring conflict of interest statements, the State Auditor's recommendations, and USBE finance training with possible changes to Board Policy 103 Board Members' Principles of Operation: Conduct & Ethics; and the Appendix document Guidelines for New Board Member Orientation.
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion with a potential vote in the business meeting.
F. Continued Discussion on Enrollment and Housing Continuum
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Continued discussion on current and forecasted enrollment to assist in planning for future school needs.
Desired outcome: The Board will hold discussion and give direction to staff for planning future housing needs.
G. Discussion on Options for Potential Boundary Changes at Aspen Elementary School
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Discussion on options for boundary changes at Aspen Elementary School.
Desired outcome: Board members will review the proposed options with direction to staff for next steps.
H. Discussion on Bingham and Herriman High School Boundaries
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board Member, District 4
Discussion on potential long-term changes to Bingham and Herriman High School boundaries.
Desired outcome: Board members will review the options with direction to staff for next steps.
I. Discussion on Implementation of Policy AA453 Use of Personal Electronic and Communication Devices
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Discussion on implementing the new policy AA453 Use of Personal Electronic and Communication Devices (cellphone policy) in schools.
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give direction to staff for next steps.
3. GENERAL SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance Kelsey Diaz, Harrison Whittle, and Tyce Olson,
Student Body Officers, Fort Herriman Middle School
B. Reverence Glen Richins, Principal, Fort Herriman Middle School
C. Celebrating Schools Addie Simmons, Student Body Officer, Fort Herriman Middle School
D. Resolutions of Appreciation In Tribute to Janice Lynn Marcus
E. Board Recognitions
F. Superintendent's Recognitions Jordan Education Foundation
Annual Report for the Foundation by Mike Haynes, Director
4. 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:
- Comments must be appropriate for all ages and germane to the authority of the Board.
- The Board will not take public comment on personnel issues or statements regarding the character, professional competence, or the physical or mental health of an individual or a group whose members could be identified individually.
- Patron comment time is allotted first to residents of Jordan District, students, parents/guardians of current students, and current employees of the District. All others may address the Board if time permits.
- No more than 45 minutes will be allocated to public comments in a Board meeting.
- Both in-person and emailed comments are given up to three minutes to address the Board.
- Comments can be made either in person at the meeting or by submitting the comment via email to be read in the meeting if time permits. Comments will be heard from those attending in person prior to comments received electronically.
- 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. A comment will not be read if it is not germane to the authority of the Board; regards the character, professional competence, or the physical or mental health of an individual; or is not appropriate for all ages. Comments not read in the meeting will be forwarded to the Board.
- 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.
5. 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. Amendments to 2024-25 School LAND Trust Plans for Oquirrh Hills Middle, Riverside Elementary, and Rocky Peak Virtual Elementary Schools
C. LEA Specific Licenses
D. Contract for Business Administrator
6. 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
7. Bids
A. Teaching & Learning - Finch Robot Classroom Flock
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase coding supplies for each elementary school, to provide students with opportunities to engage with computational thinking, digital literacy, and basic coding principles. Awarded Expenditures: $91,692.00. Source of funding: Computer Science Grant.
8. Special Business Items
A. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy AS94 Student Discrimination and Harassment
Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Ms. Melissa Flores, General Counsel
Recommendation and possible action to approve changes to the AS94 to align with new Title IX policy and meet legal requirements.
1) Public Input Regarding Administrative Policy AS94 Student Discrimination and Harassment
2) Action by Board of Education on Administrative Policy AS94 Student Discrimination and Harassment
B. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy DP358 Employee Discrimination and Harassment
Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Ms. Melissa Flores, General Counsel
Recommendation and possible action to approve changes to policy DP358 to align with new Title IX policy and meet legal requirements.
1) Public Input Regarding Administrative Policy DP358 Employee Discrimination and Harassment
2) Action by Board of Education on Administrative Policy DP358 Employee Discrimination and Harassment
C. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy AA419 Student Conduct, Dress, and Appearance
Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Ms. Melissa Flores, General Counsel
Recommendation and possible action to approve changes to policy DP358 to align with new Title IX policy and meet legal requirements.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy AA419 Student Conduct, Dress, and Appearance
2) Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy AA419 Student Conduct, Dress, and Appearance
D. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Board Policy 103 Board Members' Principles of Operation: Conduct & Ethics; and the Appendix Document Guidelines for New Board Member Orientation
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Finance Committee Chair
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Recommendation and possible action to approve Board Policy 103 Board Members' Principles of Operation: Conduct & Ethics; and the Appendix Document Guidelines for New Board Member Orientation to meet legal requirements.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to Board Policy 103 Board Members' Principles of Operation: Conduct & Ethics; and the Appendix Document Guidelines for New Board Member Orientation
2) Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Board Policy 103 Board Members' Principles of Operation: Conduct & Ethics; and the Appendix Document Guidelines for New Board Member Orientation
9. Information Items
A. Superintendent's Report
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
10. 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.
11. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
12. 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.