August 12, 2025 Mountain Time - Study Session
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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. |
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1.A. Discussion on Adoption of Fluency Materials as per Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee
Speaker(s):
Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator for Teaching & Learning; Ms. Michelle Lovell, Elementary Language Arts Consultant, Teaching & Learning; and Ms. Mandy Thurman, Elementary Language Arts Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Description:
Information on fluency materials for curriculum development; possible districtwide curriculum adoption in accordance with Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for Every Learner Desired outcome: Board members will receive a review of the committee meeting and hold a discussion in preparation for curriculum approval; no decision required. |
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1.B. Discussion on Adoption of Wayfinder Curriculum as per Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent; and Ms. Stacee Worthen, Counseling Consultant, Student Services
Description:
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: Board members will receive a review of the committee meeting and hold a discussion in preparation for curriculum approval at the next business meeting. |
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1.C. Report on Literacy and Math Progress and Goals
Speaker(s):
Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator for Teaching & Learning; and Mr. Ben Jameson, Director, Assessment, Research & Accountability
Description:
Report to the Board on literacy and math progress and goals as described in Board policy E405 Ends.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for Every Learner Desired outcome: Board members will receive the report and give staff direction, if needed. No action required. |
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1.D. Title IX Reporting Required by Utah Code 53G-6-11-110
Speaker(s):
Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools; and Mr. Bryan Veazie, District Athletic Director
Description:
Review of requirements in Utah Code 53G-6-11-1101 resulting from HB420 (2022) for Title IX athletic reporting.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for Every Learner Desired outcome: Information to the Board with possible direction to staff; no action required. |
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1.E. Presentation on New Administrative Policy Regarding Salary Supplements for Highly Needed Educators (SHINE).
Speaker(s):
Ms. April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources; and Ms. Brittany Bauer, Secondary Recruiting and Licensing, Human Resources
Description:
Presentation on new administrative policy salary supplements for educators in highly needed subjects to replace the prior TSSP program.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction Desired Outcome: Board members will receive information and hold discussion regarding the new policy with direction to staff for next steps. |
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1.F. Continued Discussion on Initial Boundary Change Data for Midas Creek Elementary School
Speaker(s):
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Continued high-level discussion on proposed boundary changes in the Midas Creek Elementary School area, with information requested in the June meeting.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners Desired Outcome: Based on the information provided, Board members will make decisions on moving forward in the process and give staff direction. |
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1.G. Continued Discussion on Initial Boundary Change Data for Sunset Ridge Middle School
Speaker(s):
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Continued high-level discussion on proposed boundary changes in the Sunset Ridge Middle School area, with information requested in the June meeting.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners Desired Outcome: Based on the information provided, Board members will make decisions on moving forward in the process and give staff direction. |
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1.H. Discussion on Field Houses
Speaker(s):
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services; Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools, High School Level; and Mr. Bryan Veazie, District Athletic Director
Description:
Discussion on feasibility and need for field houses at the high schools within the District.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion on the field houses with potential direction to staff. |
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1.I. Updates on What is New for the 2025-26 School Year
Speaker(s):
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Updates about the new school year, including Portrait of a Graduate, professional development, and other new initiatives.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners; Student & Staff Wellness; Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Information provided to the Board; no action required. |
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1.J. Board and Superintendent Reports and Comments
Description:
Board members and the Superintendent may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.
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2. BUSINESS ITEMS
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2.A. Consent Agenda Items
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2.A.1. Minutes
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2.A.2. Fraud Risk Assessment
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2.B. Bids |
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2.B.1. Mountain Ridge High School - Mascot Statue
Description:
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase a nine-foot sentinel, the Mountain Ridge High School mascot, that will greet each student and guest as they enter the school. Awarded Expenditures: $139,850.00. Source of funding: Student Dance Fees.
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2.B.2. Information Systems - Google Workspace for Education Plus Licenses
Description:
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: $553,134.27 (over 3 years). Source of funding: Information Systems Contracted Software Budget.
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2.B.3. Facility Services - Emergency Power to IT Closet at Multiple Locations – Bid Package #1
Description:
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to install emergency power to IT closets at multiple locations. This is the first of three (3) bids that will provide the schools and district offices with emergency power to their IT closets. Total Awarded Expenditure: $274,468.56. Source of funding: Districtwide Risk Management.
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2.C. Motion To Go Into Closed Session
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3. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION |
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3.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
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3.B. Property
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3.C. Potential Litigation
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3.D. Negotiations
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3.E. Security
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