May 25, 2021 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Information on the feasibility of modifying the proposed 2022-23 calendar option 1 to allow a two-week Winter Recess.

Desired outcome: Board members will hear the options and give staff direction.

Mr. Bryce Dunford, First Vice President

Ms. Melissa Brown, Teacher, Riverton High School

Report from the Extra Mile Pay Committee for licensed employees.

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

Presented by:

Mr. Steve Hall, Director, Jordan Education Foundation
Mr. Tyler Pettit, President, Jordan Education Foundation

Recognition by the Jordan Education Foundation of outstanding Jordan Education Support Professionals who have been nominated by their supervisors and peers.

The Pledge of Allegiance and flag ceremony will be led by Hope Thomas, Senior Class President, and Grayson Smith, Junior Class President, Riverton High School.

The reverence will be offered by Myriam Danielson, Sophomore Class President, Riverton High School.

Dallin Carter, Student Body President, will present "Celebrating Riverton High School."

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:

Ms. Kymberli Cosner, Columbia Elementary School

Recognized by Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools 

• 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.
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  • 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.
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• Persons who disrupt Board meetings with outbursts, cheers, jeering or applause may be removed from the meeting by appropriate legal means.

It is recommended that the students whose parents have filed affidavits with the Jordan School District Department of Planning and Student Services pursuant to Utah Code 53G-6-204 be issued certificates excusing them from attending public school.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide the Audit Committee and Board of Education internal audit services. Total estimated expenditure: $50,000.00. Source of funding: Board of Education Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide maintenance and repairs for elevators throughout Jordan School District. Total estimated expenditure: $300,000.00 (over five years). Source of funding: Maintenance and Operations Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide maintenance and repairs for exercise equipment in the secondary schools. Total estimated expenditure: $150,000.00 (over five years).  Source of funding: Maintenance Contract Services Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide asphalt repair including, but not limited to, patching holes, filling cracks, excavating, removing and disposing of old asphalt, and replacing with new asphalt throughout the District. Total estimated expenditure: $3,000,000.00 (over five years).

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the worn-out carpet at South Jordan Elementary School. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $143,795.05. Source of funding: District Capital Carpet/Flooring funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide carpet for Facility Services to do patching and/or replacement for renovations throughout the District. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $299,080.54. Source of funding: District Capital Carpet/Flooring Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide anti-virus and malware protection software for all district computers throughout the District. This contract will start in the fiscal year 2021 - 2022 but requires approval to allow for testing and installation in advance. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $160,015.50 (for three-year contract). Source of funding: Contracted Software Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide content rich decodable readers to be used in conjunction with Really Great Reading curriculum for phonological awareness and phonics instruction. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $230,071.50. Source of funding: K - 3 Reading Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to find a vendor that will provide discounts and incentives for all purchases made by Bingham High School for athletic uniforms and apparel. Total amount of estimated expenditures: $250,000 (over 3 years). Source of funding: School General Fund.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace office furniture and workstations in the administrative areas at Riverton High School. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $95,645.67. Source of funding: School General Budget.

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Recommendation and possible action to approve calendar for the 2022-23 school year.

1. Public Input Regarding Calendar for 2022-23 School Year
2. Action by Board of Education on Calendar for 2022-23 School Year

Dr. June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

Recommendation and possible action to approve proposed revisions to policy regarding parent leave.

1. Public Input Regarding Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Paternity Leave 
2. Action by Board of Education on Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Paternity Leave 

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Discussion on proposal for parameters for the four virtual Fridays that were approved in the May 11, 2021 study session for the 2021-22 school year.

Desired outcome: Board members will review the alternatives and give staff direction.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Discussion on proposed alternatives regarding the Friday schedule for kindergarten classes for 2021-22.

Desired outcome: Board members will review the alternatives and give staff direction.

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board First Vice President

Consideration to approve moving forward to purchase the equipment necessary to simplify, update, and allow the streaming of Board meeting including from the small study session room.

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

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Update on the pandemic response.

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss the issue and give staff direction.