July 27, 2021 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Ms. Christie Leake, Lighthouse Research & Development

Ms. Charlotte Davis, Lighthouse Research & Development

Summary overview provided by the marketing research firm regarding future growth in Jordan School District.

Desired outcome: Information to the Board with potential direction to staff for next steps.

Discussion on hotline to report concerns of fraud, waste, abuse or noncompliance as required in USBE Rule R277-113.

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss the issue and give staff direction.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Dr. Shelley Nordick, Administrator of Teacher & Learning

Discussion on the administrative policy regarding studying controversial issues in the classroom.

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss the issue and give staff direction.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Paul Van Komen, Board Attorney

Discussion on legal analysis of Board Authority for pandemic decisions, including masks and vaccines.

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss the issue and give staff direction.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Update on pandemic-related plans for the coming school year.  Discussion of plan for parent-teacher conferences and other topics, as needed.

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss the issues and give staff direction.

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Update on the process for applying for the next wave of ESSER funding and discussion of initial approval of time-sensitive ESSER budget requests.

Desired outcome: Information to the Board with direction to staff for next steps, if needed.

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Review of the process for approving the TSSA Plans.

Desired outcome: Board members will understand the process and be ready for approving the Plans on August 24th.

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Mr. Travis Hamblin, Director, Student Services

Discussion on potential revisions recommended for the administrative policy regarding student use of drugs and alcohol.

Desired outcome: Information to the Board with direction to staff for next steps.

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Mr. Travis Hamblin, Director, Student Services

Discussion on potential revisions recommended for the administrative policy regarding student conduct and dress.

Desired outcome: Information to the Board with direction to staff for next steps.

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

Discussion on the Board policy regarding how patrons may participate in public Board meetings.

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss the policy and make recommendations.

Click here to view Board Policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings

The Pledge of Allegiance will be led by Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent.

The reverence will be offered by Mr. Travis Hamblin, Director of Student Services.

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.
• 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.

It is recommended that the students whose parents have filed affidavits with the Jordan School District Department of Planning and Student Services pursuant to Utah Code 53G-6-204 be issued certificates excusing them from attending public school.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide HP Chromebooks and Licenses for Riverton High School. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $204,989.00. Source of funding: Teacher Student Success Act (TSSA) Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace old servers located in the data center at the District Offices. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $99,676.42. Source of funding: Information Systems Enterprise Computer Equipment Budget.

Discussion and possible action to provide upgrades and technical support for the District-wide security camera system (2-yr contract). Total amount of recommended expenditure: $133,581.76. Source of funding: Capital Outlay Building Security Budget.

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

Recommendation and possible action to approve an amendment to the charter of the Real Salt Lake Academy. 

1. Public Input Regarding Amendment #2 to Real Salt Lake Academy Charter 
2. Action by Board of Education on Amendment #2 to Real Salt Lake Academy Charter