June 23, 2020 Mountain Time - Study Session, Business Meeting & Budget Hearing

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Updated information on school dismissal.

Desired outcome:  Board members will have the opportunity to ask questions and the public to hear discussion on the topic.

Mr. Matt Young, Board Secretary

Desired outcome:  Board members will develop a framework for receiving input from and improving policies for black students and employees.

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Desired outcome:  Board members will discuss ideas and plans to reopen school in the fall.

Ms. Tracy Miller, Facilities Committee Chair

Board members will review proposed summer projects.

Desired outcome:  Board members will discuss the list of potential summer projects for 2021.

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Review of the policy to see if updates or changes need to be considered.

Desired outcome:  Board members will determine if any revisions need to be made.

Board Policy Ends 402 Empowering Employees

Patron comments shall be taken regarding the 2020-21 budget in accordance with Board policy 
GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings. For more information on providing public comment,
see item 3. G.  

1. Adopt the 2019-20 Final Amended Budget
    
2. Adopt the 2020-21 Proposed Budget
    
3. Authorize Any Budget Adjustments Necessary to Reflect Funds Received from the Certified Tax Rate

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:

Presented by Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President,

to Ms. Heather Reich, Majestic Elementary School

Outstanding Education Support Professionals Employee Awards
                                                  

Presented by Mr. Jason Casto, President, and Mr. Steve Hall, Director,

Jordan Education Foundation         

Congratulations to the following award recipients:
 

·       Randi Beagley, Registrar - JATC South

·       Shelia Draper, Administrative Assistant - Welby Elementary School       

·       Elizabeth (Betsy) Goodwin, Administrative Assistant - Fox Hollow Elementary School      

·       Shannon Johnson, Testing Assistant - Evaluation, Research & Accountability

·       Robyn Luke, Homeless Liaison - West Jordan High School

·       LeAnn Nelson, Attendance Secretary - Riverton High School

• 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.

Approval in accordance with administrative policy DP 379 LEA_Specific License Requirements.

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 an Online Writing and Evaluation Program for grades 7 - 12. 
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 674,254.00 (over five years).  Source of funding: Various Teaching and Learning Budgets.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a phonics curriculum for grades K - 3. 
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 700,000.00 (over five years).  Source of funding: K-3 Literacy Fund.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide each classroom at Elk Ridge Middle School with Chromebooks and licenses to enable all students to have daily access to digital learning that is part of their curriculum. This purchase will also enable the school to replace old devices that are no longer supported by Google.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 91,336.00.  Source of funding: Teacher Student Success ACT and School Technology Supplies Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide each classroom at Joel P. Jensen Middle School with Chromebooks and licenses to enable all students to have daily access to digital learning that is part of their curriculum.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $79,650.00.  Source of funding: School Technology Supplies.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to transform the current outdated communication system to a Radio over Internet Protocol communication system.  Total estimated expenditure: $ 68,688.24.  Source of funding: Transportation Equipment Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to add two (2) additional buses to the Transportation fleet.  Total estimated expenditure: $276,484.00.  Source of funding: VW Grant and the Transportation Budgets.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide schools with sanitizing misters to disinfect
each building for the coming school year. Total estimated expenditure: $57,590.00.  Source of funding: CARES ACT Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide each employee with two (2) cloth face
masks when schools starts in the fall. Total estimated expenditure: $32,000.00. Source of funding: CARES ACT Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide each student with two (2) cloth face masks
when schools starts in the fall. Total estimated expenditure: $166,320.00.  Source of funding: CARES ACT Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide personal hand sanitation when a sink with soap
is not readily available.  Total estimated expenditure: $281,450.00.  Source of funding: CARES ACT Funds.
 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide each classroom with hanging acrylic partitions
and sneeze guards for employee workstations when schools starts in the fall.
Total estimated expenditure: $341,445.00.  Source of funding: CARES ACT Funds.

No items have been received since the last meeting requiring Board approval.