November 10, 2026 Mountain Time - Study Session

Description:  Review of the process for appointing a new Board member to fill the midterm vacancy left by the resignation of Mr. Bryce Dunford, District 5, in accordance with Board Policy GP118 Midterm Vacancies and Utah Code 20A-1-511.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Culture of Belonging; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will finalize plans and develop interview questions for the midterm appointment.

Description:  Update on Special Education department and programs.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction, Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Information to the Board.

Description:  Review and discussion on proposed revisions to the annual calendar for the Facilities Committee to accommodate new 2026 Legislation S.B.164.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction, Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will review the recommended changes and with potential approval for moving forward with the revised calendar.

Description: 

1. GP100 Global Governance Commitment
2. GP101 Governing Style
3. GP105 Board President’s Role
4. GP106 Board First Vice President’s Role
5. GP107 Board Second Vice President’s Role
6. GP111 Type of Meetings
7. GP112 Closed Sessions of the Board
8. GP114 Board Representation on District Committees and Other Organizations

Discussion on Board-level policies revised by the Policy Committee after Board review.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will discuss the recommended policy revisions for potential approval in the business meeting.    
 

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: 
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. Facilities Advisory Committee - Brian W. Barnett, Chair
2. Finance & Audit Advisory Committee
3. Government Relations Advisory Committee - Suzanne Wood, Chair
4. Policy Review Committee 
5. Joint Relations - Education Support Professionals (ESP) - Darrell Robinson, Liaison
6. Jordan Education Access Committee (JEAC) - Suzanne Wood, Liaison
7. Jordan Parent Advisory Committee (JPAC) - Erin Barrow, Representative
8. Licensed Employee Advisory Committee (LEAC) - Lisa Dean, Representative
9. Board Bulletin - Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
10. Portrait of a Graduate - Niki George and Brian W. Barnett
11. Organizations with Board Representation
    1. Joint Legislative Committee (JLC) - Niki George, Representative
    2. Jordan Education Foundation - Lisa Dean, Representative
    3. PTA Representative - Erin Barrow, Representative
    4. Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation - Lisa Dean, Representative
    5. Utah High School Activities Association Board of Trustees - Bryce Dunford, Representative
    6. Utah School Boards Association - Niki George, Region 9 Board of Directors Representative

Description:  Area 1 - Airport Area
This change would move public and industrial land near the South Valley Regional Airport from Copper Hills High School to West Jordan High School, aligning elementary, middle, and high school boundaries along the Union Pacific railroad tracks.
Area 2 - Homestead at Butterfield
This proposal would adjust boundary lines in a new housing development near Herriman Elementary, moving 11 students from Oak Leaf Elementary to Herriman Elementary.
Area 3 - South Area
This adjustment would move elementary, middle, and high school boundaries to align with the recently completed Mountain View Corridor extension.
Area 4 - Juniper Crest Area
This proposal would change the elementary and middle school boundaries between Ridge View, Juniper, and Blackridge Elementary Schools and between Fort Herriman and South Hills Middle Schools.

 

The Board will take public comment in accordance with Board policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings. Public comment will be taken in person; patrons may also submit their comments to boardcomments@jordandistrict.org before 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting. Public comments submitted via email will be read after hearing from those speakers attending the meeting. If a large number of patrons have signed up to speak, the Board may elect to adjust the time allocated to each speaker to allow more patrons the opportunity to be heard. During this hearing, the Board will take public comment for consideration of the boundary changes; however, no comments will be allowed regarding personnel issues or statements regarding the character, professional competence, and the physical or mental health of an individual.