December 8, 2020 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Mr. Matt Young, Chair, District Finance & Audit Board Advisory Committee

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Report on grants awarded to teachers.

Desired Outcome: Board members will review the history and intent of the grants as well as the awards and give direction, if needed.

Ms. Tracy Miller, Chair, Facilities Board Advisory Committee

Continued discussion on potential capital projects to be completed in the summer of 2021.

Desired Outcome: Board members will review updated cost estimates and give staff direction, if needed.

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Discussion on the TSSA plan for 2020-21.

Desired Outcome: Board members will discuss the TSSA plan prior to potential approval in the business meeting.

Mrs. Tracy Miller, Chair, Facilities Board Advisory Committee

Desired Outcome:  Board members will review a draft timeline for a potential bond and consider options for building design that best meet the scope and sequence of the bond timeline.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Review and discussion on schools being moved to virtual instruction.

Desired Outcome:  Board members will receive a report on schools being moved to virtual instruction and give staff direction, if needed.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Discussion on session one.

Desired Outcome:  Board members will continue the group book study.

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 Pledge of Allegiance and flag ceremony will be led by Sunset Ridge Middle School.

Presentation of Our Nation's Colors:

Jacob Breck - Presiding 

Emma Fullmer - Flag Ceremony

Brooklynn Oldroyd - Flag Ceremony

Gracie Davies - Flag Ceremony

National Anthem - Sunset Ridge Middle School Choir

The reverence will be offered by Sunset Ridge Middle School students:

Jose Virgen-Dominguez

Diego Gomez 

Students will present "Celebrating Sunset Ridge Middle School."

Presiding:

Taylor Larsen - Student Body Officer

Speaking:

Noah Dizon-Maughan - Flight Crew

Kyann Terry - Hope Squad

Jose Virgen-Dominguez - Latinos in Action 

Justice Sterzer - National Junior Honor Society

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.

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 renew the English Learner Software program for an additional year.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $186,328.60. Source of Funding: English Learner Grant.

Mr. Matt Young, Finance Committee Chair

Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator

1)      Public Input on Budget Amendments

Public comments shall be taken in accordance with Board policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings. For more information on providing public comment, see item 2.I.
 

2)      Action by Board of Education on Budget Amendments

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

1. Community Outreach Board Advisory Committee    
   Mrs. Jen Atwood, Committee Chair
    
2. Facilities Board Advisory Committee
   Mrs. Tracy Miller, Committee Chair
    
3. District Finance & Audit Board Advisory Committee
   Mr. Matt Young, Committee Chair
    
4. Government Relations Board Advisory Committee
   Ms. Marilyn Richards, Committee Chair
    
5. Innovations in Education Board Advisory Committee
   Mr. Darrell Robinson, Committee Chair
    
6. Executive Committee
   Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President 
    
7. Other