September 24, 2024 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Review of potential changes to policy AA440 Library Media Selection and Review.
Desired outcome: Board members will review the proposed revisions with a final vote in the business meeting.

Review of the proposed districtwide cell phone policy for Jordan School District.

Review of requirements in Utah Code 53G-6-11-1101 resulting from HB420 (2022) for Title IX athletic reporting.

Discussion on supporting a potential garden program at schools.

Desired outcome: Board members will consider whether to pursue a school garden program with direction to staff on next steps, if needed.

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:
 

• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.
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• 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.

Recommendation and possible action to approve proposed changes to policy AA440 Library Media Selection and Review.  

1. Public Input Regarding Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy AA440 Library Media Selection and Review  

2. Action by Board of Education on Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy AA440 Library Media Selection and Review 

1. Public Input Regarding New Administrative Policy AA453 Use of Personal Electronic and Communication Devices