February 25, 2020 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Continued discussion on how to make up the February 3, 2020 emergency school closure day to be in compliance with

USBE Rule 277-419.4.

Desired outcome:  Board will give staff direction on making up the recent snow day.

Ms. Janice Voorhies, Board Member
Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Ms. Becky Gerber, Administrator of Schools

Report of survey results on the five names presented at the February 11, 2020 study session.

Desired outcome:  Board members will vote on the name of the new school in the business meeting.

Ms. Tracy Miller, Chair, Facilities Board Advisory Committee

Discussion on bids to be approved in the business meeting.

Desired outcome: Help Board Members be prepared to approve bids.

Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools

Report of Jordan School District training for athletic coaches in compliance with USBE Rule.

Desired outcome: Provide Board members with information on District efforts to comply with training requirements.

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

Discussion on aggregate amount to cap student fees for the 2020-21 schools year.

Desired outcome:  Board will give staff direction in establishing a cap for student fees.

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Review of the policy that governs how buildings and facilities are named in Jordan School District.

Desired outcome: Board of Education members will discuss the policy and give recommendations for revisions.

Administrative Policy A11 Naming of Facilities

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Review ongoing efforts to increase safety and security in Jordan School District.

Desired outcome:  Provide information to the Board of Education.

The reverence will be offered by Alexus Berger, 9th Grade SBO President, Mountain Creek Middle School .

Angel Castillo, 7th Grade SBO President, will present "Celebrating Mountain Creek 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:

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.
• 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 provide Band Equipment due to the increase in student enrollment in the band program at Mountain Ridge High School.  Approximate Dollar Amount:  $66,693.32.  Source of funding:  School Start Up Equipment Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide acoustical tiles in the cafeteria ceiling, full length of the main hall and the media center. This will reduce the noise levels during the lunch periods at Fort Herriman Middle School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $167,212.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to repair the asphalt and replace the synthetic surface of the track at Herriman High School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $559,798.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide secure entries at Kauri Sue Hamilton School as part of the Board’s Safety and Security Initiative.  The entries are located at the main entrance as well as the Child Development Center which is located on the west side of the school.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 105,391.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a secure entrance at JATC South as part of the Board’s

Safety and Security Initiative.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $71,918.20.  Source of funding: 

Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a secure entrance at Copper Hills High School as part of the Board’s Safety and Security Initiative.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $86,520.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a secure entrance at Herriman High School as part of the Board’s Safety and Security Initiative.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $80,530.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a secure entrance at Riverton High School as part of the Board’s Safety and Security Initiative.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $99,697.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a secure entrance at South Valley School as part of the Board’s

Safety and Security Initiative.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $93,017.00.  Source of funding: Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a secure entrance at River’s Edge School as part of the Board’s

Safety and Security Initiative.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $78,081.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to increase the south parking lot at Terra Linda Elementary to provide additional parking stalls and a longer pick up and drop off area at the school.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $499,331.55.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to make improvements to the parking lot at Elk Meadows Elementary School. 
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $224,527.25.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to make improvements to the parking lot at Copper Hills High School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $350,430.08.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to increase the size of the cafeteria at Riverton High School. 

Total amount of recommended expenditure: $1,639,650.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to upgrade the fire protection system, lighting, ceilings and main office at Jordan Ridge Elementary School as well as create a secure entrance for the school.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $2,679,700.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to upgrade the kitchen, gym and cafeteria at Oquirrh Hills Middle School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $2,942,000.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid for Phase II of the renovations to Bingham High School which include the replacement of culinary water lines, multiple upgrades in the CTE areas, to include better ADA accessibility in the hallways and walkways.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $7,822,800.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

Recommendation and possible action to approve the name for the new elementary school located at 8810 South 6400 West in West Jordan.
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1. Public Input Regarding Name for New Elementary School in West Jordan
2. Action by Board of Education on Name for New Elementary School in West Jordan

 Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

1. Public Input Regarding Board Policy Ends 401 Student Achievement
    
2. Action by Board of Education on Board Policy Ends 401 Student Achievement

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    
   Ms. Jen Atwood, Committee Chair
    
2. Facilities Board Advisory Committee
   Ms. 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