January 13, 2026 Mountain Time - Study Session
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STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 4:00 p.m.The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below. |
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1.A. Gifted & Talented Presentation
Speaker(s):
Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning; and Ms. Rebecca Smith, Gifted and Talented Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Description:
Presentation on the Gifted and Talented program in Jordan School District.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners Desired Outcome: Board members will become better informed regarding the Gifted and Talented program. |
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1.B. Proposed Field House Survey Questions
Speaker(s):
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools; and Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Description:
Review of proposed survey questions regarding the possibility of field houses at Jordan District high schools.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give staff direction for next steps on conducting the survey. |
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1.C. Annual Board Meeting Calendar 2026-27
Speaker(s):
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Description:
Discussion on the annual calendar for Board meetings for the next school year.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion and set meeting dates. |
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1.D. Annual Statements and Trainings as Per Board Policy GP103 Board Members’ Principles of Operation: Conduct and Ethics
Speaker(s):
Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Description:
Presentation to remind Board members of annual statements and trainings as required by Utah Code and Board Policy GP103 Board Members’ Principles of Operation: Conduct and Ethics.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Board members shall comply with requirements in Board Policy GP103 Board Members’ Principles of Operation: Conduct and Ethics by completing statements and trainings. LINKS FROM THE PRESENTATION:
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1.E. Board Compliance with Open Meeting Law Training
Speaker(s):
Mr. Paul Van Komen, Legal Counsel
Description:
Legal requirement for Board members to complete the Open Meeting Law Training annually in Utah Code 52-4-104; reminder of where and how to complete the training.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Board members will meet legal requirements for Open Meeting Law Training; information only. LINK: Open and Public Meetings Act Training |
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1.F. Review of Board Policies GP100 through GP107
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, Board Policy Committee
Description:
Monthly review of Governance Process (GP), Board/Superintendent Connection (B/SC), and Executive Limitations (EL) policies as prescribed by Board policy GP108 Meeting Planning.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication Desired Outcome: Board members will read the policies and make suggestions for revisions, if needed. Board Policies - GP Section
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1.G. Utah School Boards Association (USBA) Conference Debrief
Speaker(s):
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Description:
Discussion on information gathered by Board members at the recent USBA Conference.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction Desired Outcome: Board members will discuss and share information from the conference; information only. |
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1.H. Board and Superintendent Reports and Comments
Description:
Board members and the Superintendent may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.
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1.I. Motion to go into Closed Session
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2. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
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2.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
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2.B. Property
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2.C. Potential Litigation
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2.D. Negotiations
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2.E. Security
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