June 8, 2021 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Discussion on the Board’s policy regarding conduct and ethics with suggested revisions from the Board.

Desired outcome: Board members will review the recommendations for revisions and be prepared to vote on the changes in the business meeting.

Follow-up discussion regarding the proposal on Extra Mile Pay for licensed employees.

Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and be prepared to vote on the issue in the
business meeting.

Mr. Grant Stock, Principal

Mr. Ryan Marchant, Business Administrator

Annual report from the Real Salt Lake Academy which is chartered by Jordan School District.

Desired outcome: Information to Board members.

Information on the efforts of the USBE and legislature regarding educational equity; Rule 277-328 Educational Equity in Schools.

Desired outcome: Board members will receive information and give staff direction, if needed.

Rule 277-328 Educational Equity in Schools*

*Although marked 'draft 5', this is the version of the policy that was approved at the USBE meeting on June 3, 2021. 

Dr. Shelley Nordick, Administrator of Teacher & Learning

Ms. Michelle Lovell, K-3 Elementary Language Arts Consultant, Teaching & Learning

Ms. Mandy Thurman, 4-6 Elementary Language Arts Consultant, Teaching & Learning

Overview of the Literacy Plan that will be the basis for training K-6 teachers this summer and throughout the year.

Desired outcome: Information to Board members.

Discussion on questions brought up by LEAC pertaining to the next school year.

Desired outcome: Assignments will be made to staff and/or Board members to follow up on the questions.

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Discussion on expectations for Board communication going forward (meeting recordings, videos, etc.)

Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give staff direction.

The Pledge of Allegiance and flag ceremony will be led by Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools  

Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
 

1. Adopt the 2020-21 Final Amended Budget
    
2. Adopt the 2021-22 Proposed Budget
    
3. Authorize Any Budget Adjustments Necessary to Reflect Funds Received from the Certified Tax Rate

Whereas, dedicated service to Jordan School District was faithfully and effectively performed;

 Whereas, they consistently and conscientiously executed their responsibilities with integrity, honesty and loyalty;

Be it Therefore Resolved: That the Jordan School District Board of Education and District Administration declare appreciation for the outstanding service that was performed in the cause of public education and hereby express our sorrow at the death of these valued friends:

• 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.

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

Recommendation and possible action to approve annual compensation agreement with licensed employees.

1. Public Input Regarding 2021-22 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees
2. Action by Board of Education on 2021-22 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

Recommendation and possible action to approve annual compensation agreement with Education Support Professionals.

1. Public Input Regarding 2021-22 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals
2. Action by Board of Education on 2021-22 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

Recommendation and possible action to approve proposed revisions to Board Policy GP103 Board Members’ Principles of Operation: Conduct & Ethics.

1. Public Input Regarding Proposed Revisions to Board GP103 Board Members’ Principles of Operation: Conduct & Ethics  
2. Action by Board of Education on Proposed Revisions to Board Policy GP103 Board Members’ Principles of Operation: Conduct & Ethics  

Recommendation and possible action to approve Extra Mile Pay for Licensed Employees.

1. Public Input Regarding Extra Mile Pay for Licensed Employees
2. Action by Board of Education on Extra Mile Pay for Licensed Employees