May 28, 2024 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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Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Mr. Paul Bergera, Director, Transportation

Continued discussion of potential start and end times for schools for the 2024-25 school year including information on staff feedback and conflicts for early out days.

Desired outcome: Board members will review and discuss proposed start and end times.

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Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board Member

Dr. June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

Mr. Brent Burge, Human Resources Administrator

 

Continued discussion on potential revisions regarding background qualifications for employment to include additional information from the Board attorney requested by Board members.

Desired outcome: Board members will review the policy revisions with consideration to the additional information provided and make recommendations for a final policy with potential approval in a future business meeting.

Description: 

Ms. Michelle Love-Day, Director, Language and Cultural Services
Ms. Letitia Vigil, Secondary Teacher Specialist

Information regarding English language software "Reading Horizons" which is used in Jordan School District to assist English Language Learners in acquiring English language skills.

Desired outcome: Board members will have the opportunity to have questions answered regarding the software program.

Description:  The Pledge of Allegiance and flag ceremony will be led by Scout Troop 123 under the direction of Scoutmaster Randall Wardle.

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The reverence will be offered by Copper Mountain Middle School Student Body Officers Adyson Stutz, 9th grade, and Natalie Wardle, 8th grade.

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Copper Mountain Middle School Student Body Officers will present "Celebrating Copper Mountain Middle  School."
                                                7th Grade: Brooklyn Berry, McKay Bowen, Ellie Danielson, and Ivey Stutz
                                                8th Grade: Annie Petersen, Hallie Critchlow, Liam Lusvardi and Natalie Wardle
                                                9th Garde: Adyson Stutz, Bryson Hatt, Eli Wardle, and Logan Giron

 

 

PRESENTATION:

 

Annie: Ten-year anniversary of Copper Mountain Middle School

Ellie: This year’s food drive

Ivey: Basketball game in association with the food drive

Bryson: Theater program

Brooklyn: Dance performance celebrating ten years at Copper Mountain

Liam: Music programs

Hallie: Art and CTE classes

McKay: Teachers, staff, and counselors

Logan: Student ambassadors and student diversity

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
Tamara Gail Fowler Adams	1986 - 2006	Teacher	West Jordan High School
Rick Zane Dumont	1975 - 2005	Teacher & Administrator	Draper, Copperview, Columbia & East Sandy Elementary Schools; Oquirrh Hills Middle School
Brock Hampton	1998 - 2022	Teacher	Elk Ridge Middle School
Marcia Chalk Wade	1968- 1976	Teacher	Edgemont Elementary School

Description: 

Mr. Clark Bell, President, Jordan Education Foundation
Mr. Mike Haynes, Director, Jordan Education Foundation

 

 

2024 Jordan Education Foundation Outstanding Education Support Professionals:

 

• Gerard Doornbos, Facility Maintenance Senior Technician in Auxiliary Services
• Melissa Eliason, Student Support Services at Kauri Sue Hamilton School
• Kira Frischknecht, Wellness Room Assistant at Riverton Elementary School
• Makenzie Fuller, Instructional Assistant at Herriman Elementary School
• Matt Gates, Technology Support Technician at South Jordan Middle School
• Deidre Griggs, Head Secretary at Westland Elementary School
• Janie Hyde, Administrative Assistant Student Support Services
• Andrew Minardi, Head Custodian in Transportation
• Stacy Peterson, Administrative Assistant at Fort Herriman Middle School
• Jodi Spencer, Opportunities Coordinator at South Valley School
• Lauri Spitzenberger, Technology & Education Specialist in Custodial/Energy Services
• Becca Janis, Special Educator, Early Intervention at Jordan Child Development Center

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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ADMINISTRATORS:	APRIL	TOTALS
Admin Licensed New	0	5
Admin Licensed Resigned	0	2
Admin Licensed Retire	0	5
Admin Licensed Transfer	0	44
Admin LOA	0	2
Admin LOA - Return	0	1
LICENSED:
Licensed New	7	448
Licensed Transfer	2	203
Licensed Retire	0	3
Licensed Resigned	4	59
Licensed LOA	0	3
Licensed LOA - Return	0	3
* Enrollment Growth	0	0
* Intern	0	22
EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS:
Education Support Professional New	1	211
Education Support Professional Transfer	5	70
Education Support Professional Retired	0	15
Education Support Professional Resigned	5	95
Education Support Professional LOA	0	7
Education Support Professional LOA - Return	0	1
Education Support Professional Enrollment Growth	0	0
Grand Totals
New	8	664
Transfer	7	317
Retire	0	23
Resigned	9	156
Leave of Absence	0	12
Leave of Absence - Returning	0	5
* Enrollment Growth	0	0
* Intern	0	22

 

Description: 

Year-to-Date
New:	16
Returning:	856
Total:	872

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Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a vendor that will make available discounts and incentives for all athletic uniforms and apparel purchases made by Herriman High School.
Awarded Expenditure: $1,625,000 over five years. Source of funding: Each Individual School Athletic Budget.

Location	Herriman High School
Bid Item	Athletic Uniforms & Apparel
Bid Number	24LC11P5

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Discussion and possible action to approve bid to restock the white copy paper in the Central Warehouse.
Awarded Expenditure: $97,440.00. Source of funding: Inventory budget.

Location	Central Warehouse
Bid Item	White Copy Paper
Bid Number	AP24-017-EdPAC Q3

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Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the existing gym and cafeteria sound system at Butterfield Canyon Elementary School.
Awarded Expenditure: $89,500.00.  Source of funding: Capital Auditorium Upgrades.

Location	Facility Services
Bid Item	Gym Sound System at Butterfield Canyon Elementary School
Bid Number	24DB23

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Discussion and possible action to approve bid to update three out of the five stage winches at Bingham High School.
Awarded Expenditure: $81,548.00. Source of funding: Capital Auditorium Upgrades.

 

Location	Facility Services
Bid Item	Electric Stage Winches at Bingham High School
Bid Number	24DB24

Description: 

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

 

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

1. Public Input Regarding 2024-25 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees
2. Action by Board of Education on 2024-25 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees

Description: 

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

 

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

1. Public Input Regarding 2024-25 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals
2. Action by Board of Education on 2024-25 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals

Description: 

Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services

 

Recommendation and possible action to approve 9800 South Elk Ridge Property Settlement Agreement.

1. Public Input Regarding 9800 South Elk Ridge Property Settlement Agreement
2. Action by Board of Education on 9800 South Elk Ridge Property Settlement Agreement

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