November 28, 2017 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Recommendation from Board Innovations in Education Advisory Committee for possible International Baccalaureate Program in Jordan School District and Board discussion.

1. DP304 NEG Teacher Transfers

2. DP318 Resignations - Licensed

3. DP336 NEG Leave of Absence (1 Year) - Licensed 

4. DP342 Hours of Work - Licensed

Review of policies discussed in the Joint Relations Committee (JRC).

1. E400 Mission Statement 
2. BSC204 Monitoring Superintendent Performance

Updates on directions given by the Board.

1. Club Committee - Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools

1. Dual Immersion Programming Discussion (3)
2. Accommodating Health Incidents (3)
3. Board Policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings (3) 
4. Administrative Policy D211 Community Relations (3) 
5. Middle School Course Offerings (pending USBE) 
6. Student Data Governance and Security (pending committee)

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

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide fresh produce for the student nutrition lunch program. 

Approximate Annual Dollar Amount:  $800,000.00.  Source of funding: Nutrition Services Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to complete the auto shop lab at Bingham High School and bring it up to
industry and safety standards.
Bid Amount: $60,911.86.  Source of funding:  Career & Technical Education.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase forty-one school buses, 36 CNG & 5 Diesel. 

Total amount of recommended expenditure:  $3,453,058.75.  Source of funding: 2018-19 Capital Budget.

Discussion and possible action to adopt the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for year ended June 30, 2017 in compliance with Utah Code 53A-3-404 that requires school districts to publish the CAFR by November 30th of each year.

1. Public Input Regarding the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017

2. Action by Board of Education on Recommendation to Adopt the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2017

Recommendation and possible action to approve proposed 2018-19 Traditional, Year-round and AB School Calendars.

1. Public Input Regarding Proposed 2018-19 Traditional, Year-round and AB School Calendars

2. Action by Board of Education on Proposed 2018-19 Traditional, Year-round and AB School Calendars