December 12, 2017 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Board members will be discussing chapters 5-8 in the book "In Praise of American Educators" by Dr. Richard DuFour.  

1. E400 Mission Statement (2)
2. Accommodating Health Incidents (2)
3. A9 Named Gifts to Jordan District and A11 Naming of Facilities (2)
4. AA443 Student Clubs (3)
5. Board Policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings (3) 
6. Administrative Policy D211 Community Relations (3) 
7. Middle School Course Offerings (pending USBE) 
8. Student Data Governance and Security (pending committee)

1. Personnel      

2. Property           

3. Potential Litigation  

4. Negotiations

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.

1. DP304 NEG Teacher Transfers
2. DP318 Resignations - Licensed
3. DP318A Resignations - Administrators
4. DP336 NEG Leave of Absence (1 Year) - Licensed 
5. DP342 Hours of Work - Licensed

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 53A-11-102 be issued certificates excusing them from attending public school.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide toner and ink for the various printers, copiers, and faxes district wide.  Total amount of recommended bid: $400,000.00 estimated yearly cost.  Source of funding: Supply budgets.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace worn out cafeteria tables at Elk Ridge Middle School.  Total amount of recommended bid:  $59,370.00.  Source of funding: Nutrition Services Large Equipment Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide construction services for the remodel of South Hills Middle.  Total amount of recommended base bid: $5,303,255.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Summer Projects.

The Board will take public comment on potential boundary and adjustments in accordance with policy GP 110 Public Participation at Board Meetings.

1. Presentation on Boundary Options

2. Public Comments

3. Possible Action to Approve Proposed Boundaries for Bluffdale and Bastian Elementary Schools

The Board will take public comment on the amended budget for 2017-18 in accordance with policy GP 110 Public Participation at Board Meetings.

1. Presentation on Boundary Options

2. Public Comments

3. Possible Acton to Approve Proposed Boundaries for Eastlake, Daybreak, Golden Fields, and Welby Elementary Schools

The Board will take public comment on the amended budget for 2017-18 in accordance with policy GP 110 Public Participation at Board Meetings.

1. Public Input on Budget Amendments

2. Action by Board of Education on Budget Amendments