PUBLIC NOTICE
The Board of Education of Jordan School District will meet
in potential closed, study and regular sessions
on May 27, 2025 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
May 27, 2025
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. Gifted & Talented Evaluation Report 2025
Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Ms. Rebecca Smith, Consultant, Gifted & Talented/ALPS
Annual report on the Gifted and Talented program in Jordan School District to meet USBE requirements.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired outcome: Information only; no action needed.
B. Review of Open House for Frog Street Curriculum Approval
Ms. Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools
Ms. Kim Lloyd, Director, Special Education
Ms. Kristy Whiteside, Coordinator, Child Development Center
Review of open house held to collect feedback from the public regarding the proposed curriculum in accordance with Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion with potential approval of the curriculum in the business meeting.
C. Discussion on Adoption of Wayfinder Curriculum as Per Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Ms. Stacee Worthen, Counseling Consultant, Student Services
Information on Wayfinder Curriculum for use by Jordan School District elementary school counselors which aligns with Portrait of a Graduate and includes pre- and post assessments; for consideration of possible districtwide curriculum adoption in accordance with Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired outcome: No decision required. Board members will receive a review of the committee meeting and hold a discussion in preparation for curriculum approval.
D. Update on West Jordan High School Remodel Project
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Mr. Dave Rostrom, Director, Facility Services
Information regarding progress on the West Jordan High School remodel project.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Opportunities for All Learners
Desired outcome: Information to Board members; no action required.
E. Discussion on Esports in Jordan School District
Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Mr. Bryan Veazie, District Athletics and Activities Director
Information and discussion regarding esports in Jordan School District as a UHSAA sanctioned sport.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Opportunities for All Learners
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion with a possible decision on the future of esports in Jordan District schools and give staff direction; potential motion for a vote.
F. Enrollment Considerations
Mr. Brian Barnett, Chair, Facilities Committee
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Information and discussion regarding school enrollments within the District.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give possible direction to staff.
2. GENERAL SESSION - OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
A. Pledge of Allegiance Lilly Hermansen, Mason Carlile, and Alia Carlile,
Student Body Officers, South Jordan Middle School
B. Reverence Ethan Peterson, Student Body Officer, South Jordan Middle School
C. Celebrating Schools 'Uiha Langi, Student Body Officer, South Jordan Middle School
D. Resolutions of Appreciation In Tribute to Michael Richard Cederholm, Steven Dale Moffett,
Rodney Wayne Sims, and Ressa Lanae Moss Villarreal
E. Recognitions Jordan Education Foundation Outstanding Education Support Professionals
Ms. Jenna Miller, President, Jordan Education Foundation
Mr. Mike Haynes, Director, Jordan Education Foundation
F. Board Recognitions
G. 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:
- 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.
4. General Business - Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items
Ms. Niki George, 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. Revised 2025-26 Board Meeting Calendar
C. Esports in Jordan School District
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. Mountain Creek Middle School - HP Chromebooks & Licenses
Discussion and possible action to approve bid for Chromebooks and Chrome OS licenses for Mountain Creek Middle School. Total Awarded Expenditure: $85,533.00. Source of funding: TSSA and Classroom Software.
B. Career and Technical Education - CTE Computer Lab Replacement
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the older computers in the CTE Computer Labs at six secondary schools. Awarded Expenditure: $352,296.15. Source of funding: CTE Business, Engineering & Manufacturing Technology Funds, as well as the Perkins Grant.
C. Information Systems - Google Workspace for Education Plus Licenses
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to upgrade the existing Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals to Google Workspace for Education Plus, which provides advanced administration controls, security features, deeper analytics, and increased storage. Awarded Expenditures: $455,522.34 (over 3 years). Source of funding: Information Systems Contracted Software Budget.
D. Special Education - Comprehensive Individually Administered Academic Achievement Tests
Discussion and possible action to approve bid for Comprehensive Individually Administered Academic Achievement Tests. Per the Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 20 U.S.C. § 1414(b)(2)(C), the Special Education Department is required to provide a comprehensive academic evaluation as part of the process for determining whether a student qualifies for special education services. Awarded Expenditure: $372,393.05 (over 5 years). Source of funding: Special Education General Budget.
E. Special Education - Complete Stand-Alone Preschool Curriculum
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to adopt a new stand-alone curriculum for preschools districtwide. Awarded Expenditure: $249,964.00 (over five years). Source of funding: Preschool Special Education.
F. Facility Services - Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) Services for West Jordan High School Remodel
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide construction management/general contractor services for the renovations at West Jordan High School. Awarded Expenditure: $3,413,000.00. Source of funding: Capital Improvement for West Jordan High School.
7. Special Business Items
A. Recommendation to Approve 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Recommendation and possible action to approve the annual compensation agreement with licensed employees.
1) Public Input Regarding 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees
2) Action by Board of Education on 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees
B. Recommendation to Approve 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Recommendation and possible action to approve the annual compensation agreement with Education Support Professionals.
1) Public Input Regarding 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals
2) Action by Board of Education on 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals
C. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy AA418 Discipline of Students -
Staff Responsibilities
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to the policy to comply with changes in Utah Code.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy AA418 Discipline of Students -
Staff Responsibilities
2) Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy AA418 Discipline of Students - Staff Responsibilities
D. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy AS67 Discipline of Students
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to align with changes in policy AA418 Discipline of Students.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy AS67 Discipline of Students
2) Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy AS67 Discipline of Students
E. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy DP378 Employee Code of Conduct
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to align with changes in policy AA418 Discipline of Students.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy DP378 Employee Code of Conduct
2) Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy DP378 Employee Code of Conduct
F. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Parent Leave
Ms. April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources
Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to policy to comply with current Utah Code.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Parent Leave
2) Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Parent Leave
G. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Board Policy GP104 Board Officers and Appendix Procedures for the Election of Board Officers
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to the policy and appendix for alignment of procedures to elect Board officers.
1) Public Input Regarding Revisions to Board Policy GP104 Board Officers and Appendix Procedures for the Election of Board Officers
2) Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Board Policy GP104 Board Officers and Appendix Procedures for the Election of Board Officers
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.