October 27, 2020 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

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.

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Discussion on school schedule for remainder of 2020-21 school year.

Desired Outcome: Board members will determine what the school schedule will look like for the remainder of the school year.  

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Discussion on potential for class and schedule changes at the semester break.

Desired Outcome:  Board members will determine the scope of schedule and class changes at the semester break, including virtual and in-person instruction.  

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Discussion on procedure for closing schools if COVID-19 cases increase.

Desired Outcome:  Board members will discuss procedures for potentially moving schools to virtual instruction, cleaning and other responses to COVID-19 case numbers.

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Discussion on extracurricular activities during pandemic.

Desired Outcome:  Board members will discuss procedures for extracurricular activities.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Discussion on how student body president luncheons with the Board of Education should occur.

Desired Outcome:  Board members will discuss how student body president luncheons should occur.

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Discussion on feedback from the September 2020 LEAC meetings.

Desired Outcome:  Board members will determine which feedback given by teachers in the last LEAC discussion will be prioritized for action. 

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Discussion on future high school format.

Desired Outcome:  Board members will discuss options and formats for new high schools.

The Pledge of Allegiance and flag ceremony will be led by Thayne Ward, Ryan Thompson, Sawyer Carlson, Taylee Steed, and Haley Probst, Student Body Officers at South Hills Middle School.

The reverence will be offered by Sawyer Wilson, Student Body Officer, South Hills Middle School

Thayne Ward, Student Body Officer, South Hills Middle School will present "Celebrating South Hills Middle 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:

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools, will recognize the following:

1) Rae Boren, Teacher at Copper Hills and Utah State Teacher of the Year Runner-Up

2) Introduction of Jordan Education Foundation Board

     Introduction of members by Steven Hall, Director, Jordan Education Foundation

• 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 replace the worn-out carpet at Daybreak Elementary School.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $74,276.32. Source of funding: District Capital Carpet/Flooring funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide Kajeet Mobile Hot Spots to students throughout the District who do not have internet in their homes.

Bid Amount: $266,650.27. Source of funding: USBE K-12 Broadband/Hotspot Grant.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide HP Chromebooks and licenses for Riverton High School.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $169,811.00.  Source of funding: School Teacher Student Success Act Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide HP Chromebooks and licenses for Sunset Ridge Middle School.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $121,285.00. Source of funding: School Educational Technology Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace network security firewall at the JATC South data center.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $223,531.49. Source of funding: Information Systems Capital Enterprise Systems Fund.

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Mr. Travis Hamblin, Director, Student Services

Recommendation and possible action to approve proposed 2021-22 school calendars.

1. Public Input Regarding proposed 2021-22 school calendars
   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 proposed 2021-22 school calendars.

2021-22 Calendar - Option 1

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