May 27, 2025 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.

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Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning

Ms. Rebecca Smith, Consultant, Gifted & Talented/ALPS

Annual report on the Gifted and Talented program in Jordan School District to meet USBE requirements.

Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners

Desired outcome: Information only; no action needed.

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Ms. Lisa Robinson, Administrator of Schools

Ms. Kim Lloyd, Director, Special Education

Ms. Kristy Whiteside, Coordinator, Child Development Center

Review of open house held to collect feedback from the public regarding the proposed curriculum in accordance with Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee.

Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction

Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion with potential approval of the curriculum in the business meeting.

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Discussion on Adoption of Wayfinder Curriculum as Per Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee

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Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services

Mr. Dave Rostrom, Director, Facility Services

 

Information regarding progress on the West Jordan High School remodel project.

Strategic Plan Pillar: Opportunities for All Learners

Desired outcome: Information to Board members; no action required.

Description: 

Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools

Mr. Bryan Veazie, District Athletics and Activities Director

 

Information and discussion regarding esports in Jordan School District as a UHSAA sanctioned sport.

Strategic Plan Pillars: Opportunities for All Learners

Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion with a possible decision on the future of esports in Jordan District schools and give staff direction; potential motion for a vote.

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Mr. Brian Barnett, Chair, Facilities Committee

Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

 

Information and discussion regarding school enrollments within the District.

Strategic Plan Pillars: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners

Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give possible direction to staff.

Description:  The Pledge of Allegiance and flag ceremony will be led by Lilly Hermansen, Mason Carlile, and Alia Carlile, Student Body Officers, South Jordan Middle School.

Description:  Student Body Officers

Description:  In Tribute to x

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
Michael Richard Cederholm	2021 - 2025	Full-time Substitute Teacher	Human Resources
GayeLynn Costley Carling	1979 - 2012	Teacher & Teacher Specialist	Sprucewood, Midvale, Mountain Shadows, West Jordan, South Jordan and Columbia Elementary Schools; District Office/Curriculum & Staff Development
Steven Dale Moffett	1998 - 2023	Mechanic	Transportation
Rodney Wayne Sims	1999 - 2021	Bus Driver	Transportation
Ressa Lanae Moss Villarreal	2021 - 2023	Behavior Support Assistant	River's Edge School

 

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.

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DMINISTRATORS:	APRIL	TOTALS
Admin Licensed New	0	0
Admin Licensed Resigned	0	2
Admin Licensed Retire	0	2
Admin Licensed Transfer	0	38
Admin LOA	0	0
Admin LOA - Return	0	1
LICENSED:
Licensed New	2	392
Licensed Transfer	0	190
Licensed Retire	0	3
Licensed Resigned	2	42
Licensed LOA	0	2
Licensed LOA - Return	0	2
* Enrollment Growth	0	0
* Intern	0	20
EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS:
Education Support Professional New	9	190
Education Support Professional Transfer	3	48
Education Support Professional Retired	1	20
Education Support Professional Resigned	1	63
Education Support Professional LOA	0	3
Education Support Professional LOA - Return	0	1
Education Support Professional Enrollment Growth	0	0
Grand Totals
New	11	582
Transfer	3	276
Retire	1	25
Resigned	3	107
Leave of Absence	0	5
Leave of Absence - Returning	0	4
* Enrollment Growth	0	0
* Intern	0	20

Description: 

	Year-to-Date
New:	23
Returning:	1203
Total:	1226

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Total Awarded Expenditure: $85,533.00. Source of funding: TSSA and Classroom Software. Location Mountain Creek Middle School Bid Item HP Chromebooks & Licenses Bid Number State Contracts PA4287 & MA3993

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Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the older computers in the CTE Computer Labs at six secondary schools. Awarded Expenditure: $352,296.15. Source of funding: CTE Business, Engineering & Manufacturing Technology Funds, as well as the Perkins Grant. Location Career and Technical Education  Bid Item CTE Computer Lab Replacement Bid Number State Contract PA4287

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Discussion and possible action to approve bid to upgrade the existing Google Workspace for Education Fundamentals to Google Workspace for Education Plus, which provides advanced administration controls, security features, deeper analytics, and increased storage. Awarded Expenditures: $455,522.34 (over 3 years). Source of funding: Information Systems Contracted Software Budget. Location Information Systems Bid Item Google Workspace for Education Plus Licenses Bid Number 25TH12-3

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Discussion and possible action to approve bid for Comprehensive Individually Administered Academic Achievement Tests. Per the Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 20 U.S.C. § 1414(b)(2)(C), the Special Education Department is required to provide a comprehensive academic evaluation as part of the process for determining whether a student qualifies for special education services. Awarded Expenditure: $372,393.05 (over 5 years). Source of funding: Special Education General Budget. Location Special Education Bid Item Comprehensive Individually Administered Academic Achievement Tests Bid Number 25BV21P5

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?????Discussion and possible action to approve bid to adopt a new stand-alone curriculum for preschools districtwide. Awarded Expenditure: $249,964.00 (over five years). Source of funding: Preschool Special Education. Location Special Education Bid Item Complete Stand-Alone Preschool Curriculum Bid Number 25BV18P5

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Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide construction management/general contractor services for the renovations at West Jordan High School. Awarded Expenditure: $3,413,000.00. Source of funding: Capital Improvement for West Jordan High School. Location Facility Services Bid Item Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) Services for West Jordan High School Remodel Bid Number 25KP21P

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Ms. Niki George, Board President

Recommendation and possible action to approve the annual compensation agreement with licensed employees.

1. Public Input Regarding 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees
2. Action by Board of Education on 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees

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Ms. Niki George, Board President

 

Recommendation and possible action to approve the annual compensation agreement with Education Support Professionals. 

1. Public Input Regarding 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals   
2. Action by Board of Education on 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals   

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1. Recommendation to Approve xx
   Presenter

Recommendation and possible action to approve xx 

1. Public Input Regarding xx 
2. Action by Board of Education on xx 

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Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to align with changes in policy AA418 Discipline of Students. 

1. Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy AS67 Discipline of Students
2. Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy AS67 Discipline of Students   

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Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

 

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to align with changes in policy AA418 Discipline of Students. 

1. Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy DP378 Employee Code of Conduct
2. Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy DP378 Employee Code of Conduct   

Description: 

Ms. April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources

 

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to policy to comply with current Utah Code.

1. Public Input Regarding Revisions to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Parent Leave
2. Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Parent Leave

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Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator 

 

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to the policy and appendix for alignment of procedures to elect Board officers.

1. Public Input Regarding Revisions to Board Policy GP104 Board Officers and Appendix Procedures for the Election of Board Officers 
2. Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Board Policy GP104 Board Officers and Appendix Procedures for the Election of Board Officers 
   
    

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

Description: 

1. Recommendation to Approve xx
   Presenter

Recommendation and possible action to approve xx 

1. Public Input Regarding xx 
2. Action by Board of Education on xx 

Description:  Annual report on the Gifted and Talented program in Jordan School District to meet USBE requirements.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired outcome: Information only; no action needed.

Description:  Review of open house held to collect feedback from the public regarding the proposed curriculum in accordance with Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Instruction
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion with potential approval of the curriculum in the business meeting.

Description:  Information on Wayfinder Curriculum for use by Jordan School District elementary school counselors which aligns with Portrait of a Graduate and includes pre- and post assessments; for consideration of possible districtwide curriculum adoption in accordance with Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired outcome: No decision required. Board members will receive a review of the committee meeting and hold a discussion in preparation for curriculum approval. 

Description: 

Information regarding progress on the West Jordan High School remodel project.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Opportunities for All Learners
Desired outcome: Information to Board members; no action required.

Description: 

Information and discussion regarding esports in Jordan School District as a UHSAA sanctioned sport.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Opportunities for All Learners
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion with a possible decision on the future of esports in Jordan District schools and give staff direction; potential motion for a vote.

Description: 

Information and discussion regarding school enrollments within the District.

Strategic Plan Pillars: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners

Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give possible direction to staff.