March 23, 2021 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Ms. Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools

Dr. Shelley Nordick, Administrator of Teaching & Learning

Report on the history of Title I funding, how it is currently being used at elementary schools and why it is not being given to secondary schools; information on EARS funding, how it started and how it works.

Desired outcome: Information to the Board with direction to staff, if needed.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Report on the direction of the committee and a realistic timeline to make recommendations for 2021-22.

Desired outcome: Information for the Board with direction to staff, if needed.

Dr. Shelley Nordick, Administrator of Teaching & Learning

Discussion on adding a DLI program at Mountain Point Elementary School in Bluffdale.

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

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Discussion regarding how long to continue pandemic restrictions on student field trips.

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

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

Discussion on the Board's policy regarding conduct and ethics.

Desired outcome: Board members will review the policy and make recommendations for potential revisions.

Click here to view policy GP103 Board Members' Principles of Operation: Conduct & Ethics

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Update on response to COVID-19 cases in schools.

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

The flag ceremony by Copper Hills High School Junior Leadership Training Corp. (JLTC)

Zanny Hiat, leader, and Cody Dodge
Pledge of Allegiance led by Parker Smith.

The reverence will be offered by Juba Barton, Student Body Officer, Copper Hills High School.

Student Body President Shayla Nham will present "Celebrating Copper Hills High School."

Outline of Presentation

I. Pin

II. Senior Sunrise 

III. Drill

IV. Girls wrestling

V. Speech and Debate/DECA

VI. Choir and Band

VII. Covid

VIII. Finish

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:

Introduction of Jordan Ethnic Advisory Committee Leadership (JEAC)

Mr. Matt Young, Committee Chair

• 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.

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 restock white copy paper in the Central Warehouse.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $63,781.12. Source of funding: School and department supply budgets.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to stock floor finish in the Warehouse for the purposes of refinishing hardwood floors throughout the District. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $60,577.00. Source of funding: Floor Finishing District-wide.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide two (2) new lawn mowers for the Facility Services Department.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $134,560.92. Source of funding: Custodial Services Capital Equipment and Facility Services Capital Mowing Equipment Budgets.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace three of the nine rooftop HVAC units at Westvale Elementary School. Four units were replaced last year and the remaining two will be replaced at a future date. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $544,000.00. Source of funding: Capital Heating and Cooling. 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to add a booster boiler to the existing system at Sunset Ridge Middle School to increase their heating capacity during winter conditions. Total Amount of Recommended expenditure: $115,020.00. Source of funding: Capital Heating and Cooling Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to add a booster boiler to the existing system at Ft. Herriman Middle School to increase their heating capacity during winter conditions.  Total Amount of Recommended expenditure: $103,100.00. Source of funding: Capital Heating and Cooling Budget.

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

Mr. Cody Curtis, Administrator of Schools, Middle Level

Recommendation and possible action to approve student fees for 2021-22.    

1. Public Input Regarding Student Fee Schedule 2021-22    
2. Action by Board of Education on Student Fee Schedule 2021-22    

Proposed 2021-22 Fee Schedule