August 25, 2026 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Description:  The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below.

Description:  Discussion prior to approval on proposed updates to the policy to comply with changes to Utah Code 53G-7-1003, including recommendations from the August 11, 2026 study session.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction, Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will review the proposed changes with potential final approval in the business meeting.
 

Description:  Discussion prior to approval on proposed updates to the policy, including recommendations from the August 11, 2026 meeting, and separation into three level-specific policies.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction, Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will review the proposed changes with potential final vote in the business meeting.

Description:  Discussion on the impact of declining enrollment in schools in the West Jordan Feeder System.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction, Opportunities for All Learners; Student and Staff Wellness
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion with direction to staff on next steps.

Description:  Discussion on priorities for 2027 summer projects.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Students
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion and indicate preferences for 2027 summer projects with direction to staff on moving forward.

Description:  Reports from Board members on experiences with individual America 250 projects.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will have the opportunity to report on their experiences and discuss the America 250 professional development projects.

Description:  Three-minute Professional Development Moment provided by a Board member on a rotating basis.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will have the opportunity to reflect on the thoughts presented towards the goal of becoming a better board member.
 

Description:  Resolutions of Appreciation in tribute to former Jordan School District employees who have passed away.

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:
 

Employee	Years of Service	Title	Location
Dennis John Durrant	2007 - 2020	Bus Driver	Transportation Department
Thomas James Little	1980 - 2012	Teacher & Administrator	Monte Vista, Altara, Foothills,  & Brookwood Elementary Schools South Valley School
Joseph McCauley	2021 - 2026	Assistant Custodian	Riverton High School
Gerald William Pippy	2018 - 2026	Custodian	Oakcrest Elementary School
James Richard Weimer	2001 - 2021	Teacher	South Hills & Fort Herriman Middle Schools

Description:  The Board will take public comments on items not listed on the agenda in accordance with policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings:

• 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.

Description:  Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide maintenance and repairs for elevators throughout Jordan School District. Total estimated expenditure: $ 300,000.00 (over five years). Source of Funding: Facility Services Maintenance and Operations Budget.
 

Location	Facility Services
Bid Item	Elevator Maintenance and Repair
Bid Number	27DB01-5

Description:  Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide schools with instructional technology options to promote meaningful and focused learning. Total Awarded Expenditure: To be determined by school enrollment in the program. Source of Funding: School-site Decision.

Location	Teaching & Learning
Bid Item	Classroom and Computer Lab Management Software
Bid Number	27TH01P5

Description:  Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a three (3) year purchase agreement for the continued licensing, maintenance, support, and online services associated with the District’s Follett Destiny Software Suite. Total Awarded Expenditure: $257,717.31 (over three years). Instructional Support Services Media Software Budget.
 

Location	Teaching & Learning
Bid Item	Follett Destiny Software Renewal
Bid Number	SS24BV11

Description:  Recommendation and possible action to approve policy revision to comply with updated Utah Code. The policy was previously reviewed in the August 11 and August 25, 2026 study sessions.

1. Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy AA445 Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy 
2. Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy AA445 Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy

Description:  Recommendation and possible action to retire the current policy and implement three level-specific policies. The policies were previously reviewed in the June 9, August 11, and August 25, 2026 study sessions.

1. Public Input Regarding Administrative Policy AA417 Fundraising and New Fundraising Policies
2. Action by Board of Education on Administrative Policy AA417 Fundraising and New Fundraising Policies

Description:  Board members may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.
 

Description:  Recommendations for topics for the next edition of the Board newsletter, "Bulletin Board."