November 14, 2023 Mountain Time - Study Session
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STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 4:00 p.m.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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1.A. Portrait of a Graduate Strategic Plan Project Committee Report
Speaker(s):
Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President; Ms. Niki George, Board First Vice President; Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools; and Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning
Description:
Committee report on the progress toward development of the Jordan Portrait of a Graduate.
Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give direction to staff, if needed. |
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1.B. Report on Survey Results for Potential Boundary Changes
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Description:
Report on the survey regarding potential boundary changes affecting Sunset Ridge Middle School, Joel P. Jenson Middle School, West Jordan High School, and Copper Hills High School. Desired outcome: Information to the Board with direction to staff for next steps. |
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1.C. Recommendations for Opening Date and Implementation of Boundaries for New Elementary School in South Jordan
Speaker(s):
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent; and Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Description:
Discussion on recommendations from staff for target opening date for the new school and how the new boundaries should be implemented. Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give staff direction for next steps. |
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1.D. Discussion on Funding Options for New Elementary School in South Jordan
Speaker(s):
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, Finance Advisory Committee; and Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Description:
Discussion on options provided by the Finance Committee on funding for the new elementary school. Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give the Committee direction.
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1.E. Review of Restroom Facilities
Speaker(s):
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Description:
Review of restroom facilities in Jordan School District schools and buildings. Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give staff direction, if needed. |
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1.F. Board Newsletter
Speaker(s):
Dr. Darrell Robinson, Second Vice President; and Ms. Sandra Riesgraf, Director, Communications
Description:
Discussion on logistics and possible options for a Board newsletter. Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give staff direction. |
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1.G. Board Policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings
Speaker(s):
Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President
Description:
Review of the Board policy regarding public participation in a Board meeting. Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and make suggestions for updates, if needed. |
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1.H. Board and Superintendent Reports and Comments
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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PUBLIC HEARING - 6:30 p.m.
Speaker(s):
Ms. Tracy Miller, President
Description:
The Jordan School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing for consideration of a boundary change to address pocket busing issues potentially affecting the following schools: Sunset Ridge Middle School, Joel P. Jenson Middle School, West Jordan High School, and Copper Hills High School.
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 on a boundary change to address pocket busing issues potentially affecting the following schools: Sunset Ridge Middle School, Joel P. Jenson Middle School, West Jordan High School, and Copper Hills High School; 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. |
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PUBLIC COMMENT |
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3.A. Public Comment on Proposed K-3 Early Intervention Reading Software Program
Description:
The Board will receive public comment on proposed Early Intervention Reading Software Program for grades K-3. Action will not be taken at this meeting. See item 2. for guidelines for public comment. |
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3.B. Motion to go into Closed Session
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POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION |
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4.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
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4.B. Property
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4.C. Potential Litigation
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4.D. Negotiations
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4.E. Security
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