April 27, 2021 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools, High School Level

Discussion on whether current school banquet guidelines should be modified.

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

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

The Board will hear a report on the vaccination opportunity available in Jordan District schools for eligible high school students.

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss the plan for making vaccinations available and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

Discussion on when to hold the next meeting and topic for discussion.

Desired outcome: Board members will make decisions on next LEAC meeting.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Recommendations regarding the Friday schedule in response to the Board request for an "opt-in" virtual learning option on Fridays during the 2021-22 school year; additional details on in-person learning Fridays.

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss the recommendations and give direction to staff for next steps.

Dr. June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

Continued discussion on updates to policy to bring language in conformity with gender-neutral

Requirements; addition of leave for adoption.

Desired outcome: Board members will review requested revisions and give staff direction, if needed.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Report on feasibility of a retirement dinner; continued discussion on how to honor Jordan District retirees.

Desired outcome: Board members will make a decision and give staff direction.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Report by Superintendent in compliance with Board policy BSC204 Monitoring Superintendent Performance.

Desired outcome: Information to Board of Education with next steps by the Board as outlined in the Board policy.    

The reverence will be offered by Emma Kirby, Poetry Slam Member, Herriman High School.

Yenah Park, Student Body President, will present "Celebrating Herriman 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:

Presented by Karen Beebe, PTA Region 6 Director

AWARDS:

Involvement

• Rachael Farley, Riverton Elementary School
• Wendy Langeberg, Westland Elementary School

Elementary Educator

• Janae Young, Bluffdale Elementary School
• Nicole Harris, Antelope Canyon Elementary School
• Caitlin Nguyen, Mountain Shadows Elementary School
• Kelly Lybbert, Jordan Ridge Elementary School

Secondary Educator

• Brian Larson, South Hills Middle School
• Rebekah Whitham, Riverton High School
• Brett Boberg, Bingham High School

Administrator

• Yajaira Martinez, Bluffdale Elementary School
• Tami Bird, Antelope Canyon Elementary School
• Rodney Shaw, Bingham High School

Support Staff

• Elizabeth Vuyk, Bluffdale Elementary School
• Peggy Bawden, Antelope Canyon Elementary School
• Kathie Hobbs, Mountain Shadows Elementary School
• David Cha, Oquirrh Elementary School
• Brenda Landeen, Hidden Valley Middle School
• Libby Spicker, Bingham High School

Recognized by Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools 

National Board Certified Teachers:
       Belva Parks, Riverton High School and Raj Narayan Sharma, Special Education Department
                                                     

Presented by Tami Clevenger, President, Utah National Board Coalition

• 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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• 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.

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 upgrade the risers and the acoustic canopy for the Riverton High School Music Department. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $59,808.27. Source of funding: Music Supplies Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the marching band uniforms for Bingham High School.
Total amount of expenditures: $61,895.90. Source of funding: In Lieu, Marching Band and Donated Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to find a vendor that will provide discounts and incentives for all purchases made by Riverton High School for athletic uniforms and apparel. Total amount of estimated expenditures: $250,000.00. Source of funding: School General Fund.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the original equipment for the weight and circuit rooms at Copper Hills High School. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $60,849.35. Source of funding: Capital Outlay Equipment Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide HP Chromebooks and licenses for Joel P. Jensen Middle School.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $79,064.64. Source of funding: Land Trust Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide HP Chromebooks and licenses for South Hills Middle School.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $92,355.00. Source of funding: Land Trust and School Technology Supplies Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide LEGO Spike kits for students to learn how to design, build and program robotics in the middle school Exploring Technology class. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $128,372.00. Source funding: Engineering & Manufacturing Technology Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide mathematics program for K-2 grades to be used for summer school programs as well as being a 3rd grade intervention resource during the regular school year. Total amount of recommended expenditure:

$122, 909.17. Source of funding: ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide professional development to JSD English Language Development (ELD) leads in order to support them in meeting the needs of students in the District who are English Learners/Multi-language Learners (EL/ML). Total amount of recommended expenditure: $99,500. Source of funding: Enhanced At-Risk Student (EARS) Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide professional legal service for the District Administration.
Total estimated expenditure per year: $50,000.00. Source of funding: Attorney Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the foldable partition doors in the multi-purpose room at Westvale Elementary School. Total Amount of Recommended expenditure: $149,643.00. Source of funding: Capital Auditorium Upgrade Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide waste and recycling collection services throughout the District.
Total estimated expenditure per year: $260,000.00. Source of funding: Garbage Removal Funds.

Ms. Marilyn Richards, Finance Committee Chair

Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator

1. Public Input on Budget Amendments
2. Action by Board of Education on Budget Amendment

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Recommendation and possible action to approve proposed school LAND Trust Plans for 2021-22 in accordance with USBE rule R277-477-3(10).

1. Public Input Regarding Proposed School LAND Trust Plans for 2021-22
2. Action by Board of Education on Proposed School LAND Trust Plans for 2021-22

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Recommendation and possible action to approve the Friday schedule for in-person learning for the next school year.

1. Public Input Regarding the Friday Schedule for 2021-22 
2. Action by Board of Education on the Friday Schedule for 2021-22

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to the administrative policy regarding student directory information.

1. Public Input Regarding Policy AS61 Student Records and Transcripts  
2. Action by Board of Education on Policy AS61 Student Records and Transcripts

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to the administrative policy that guides student retention and acceleration requests.

1. Public Input Regarding Policy AS64 Student Retention and Acceleration 
2. Action by Board of Education on Policy AS64 Student Retention and Acceleration

Ms. Marilyn Richards, Chair, Finance Committee

Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator    

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to the administrative policy dollar thresholds for Board approval.

1. Public Input Regarding Policy BP178 Purchasing Provisions  
2. Action by Board of Education on Policy BP178 Purchasing Provisions  

Board members may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.