May 26, 2020 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

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. Bryce Dunford, Board President
Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Continued discussion on options for year-round schools in the event of a delayed school start due to COVID-19;  Results of survey and decision.

Desired outcome:  Board members will make a decision and give staff direction on next steps with a formal vote in the business meeting.

Discuss options for moving Blackridge Elementary School to a traditional calendar by the 2021-22 school year.

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Desired outcome:  Board members will give staff direction on next steps

Discuss options for moving South Jordan Elementary School to a traditional calendar by the 2021-22 school year.

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Desired outcome:  Board members will give staff direction on next steps.

Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools - High School Level

Summary of each high school’s graduation plan for the Class of 2020.

Desired outcome:  Provide information to Board members.

Mr. Matt Young, Chair, District Finance & Audit Board Advisory Committee

Board discussion regarding where District spending can be reduced.

Desired outcome:  Board members will give staff direction.

• 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 HP Computers, Monitors and Elite books for the new Hidden Valley Middle School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 88,303.60.  Source of funding:  School Start up Technology Supplies.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide each classroom at Hayden Peak Elementary School with Chromebooks, Licenses and Carts and enable every student to have daily access to digital learning that is part of their curriculum.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 68,223.72.  Source of funding:  School Technology Supplies.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to musical instruments for the music programs at the new Hidden Valley Middle School.  Bid Amount: $151,227.27.  Source of funding:  School Start Up - Equipment.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase Open Up Resource Math Curriculum. The initial expenditure is for sixth grade for consumable materials only.  If seventh and eighth grades adopt Open Up Resource Math Curriculum, the consumable materials are not expected to be purchased because it is an online program.  Total estimated expenditure: $150,745.00.  Source of funding:  Title IV A Grant.

Dr. June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

Recommendation and possible action to approve new policy regarding LEA-specific licensing.

1. *Public Input Regarding New Policy DP379 LEA-Specific Educator License Requirements
2. Action by Board of Education on New Policy DP379 LEA-Specific Educator License Requirements

Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions regarding achievement for elementary level students.

1. *Public Input Regarding Revisions to Board Policy Ends 401 Student Achievement
2. Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Board Policy Ends 401 Student Achievement

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Recommendation and possible action to begin developing a plan to move the ALPS program from Jordan Ridge Elementary School to facilitate a possible boundary change involving schools in the South Jordan area.

1. *Public Input Regarding on Giving Direction to Staff to Begin Development of a Plan to Move the ALPS Program from Jordan Ridge Elementary School and Begin Boundary Change Process
    
2. Action by Board of Education on Giving Direction to Staff to Begin Development of a Plan to Move the ALPS Program from Jordan Ridge Elementary School and Begin Boundary Change Process

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Recommendation and possible action for an alternative calendar for the year-round schools in the event of a delayed school start due to COVID-19.

1. *Public Input Regarding Delayed Start Options for Blackridge Elementary School
    
2. Action by Board of Education on Delayed Start Options for Blackridge Elementary School

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Recommendation and possible action for an alternative calendar for the year-round schools in the event of a delayed school start due to COVID-19.

1. *Public Input Regarding Delayed Start Options for South Jordan Elementary School
    
2. Action by Board of Education on Delayed Start Options for South Jordan Elementary School

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools - High School Level

Recommendation and possible action to authorize athletic competitions and fine arts performances for Jordan District schools this summer.

1. *Public Input Regarding on Plans for the Jordan Cup and Performances
    
2. Action by Board of Education on Plans for the Jordan Cup and Performances

1. *Receive Public Input Regarding Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds and Potential Economic Impact of the Proposed Project on the Private Sector
    
2. Potential Discussion by the Board of Directors Regarding the Issuance of the Lease Revenue Bonds