August 27, 2019 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Review enrollment numbers at Jordan District schools as counted on the fifth day of classes.

Discussion on the process and timeline for a boundary realignment to accommodate the new elementary school being built in the northwest area of West Jordan.

Presentation on results of grant funding given to secondary West Jordan feeder schools with the goal of improving student achievement.

Presentation and discussion on a proposed new administrative policy regarding an employee code of conduct that will apply to all staff members.

Follow-up discussion regarding potential changes to administrative policy AS66 to provide additional opportunities for foreign exchange students to attend schools in Jordan School District.

Discussion on available funding and potential capital projects to be completed in the summer of 2020.

The Board will discuss plans for dedicating the new Jordan District high school in Herriman.

Review of Board policy regarding student achievement and goals.

• 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 increase the number of Chromebooks in every department to enable teachers to provide the blending of online learning with traditional-based instruction that engages and supports diverse student learning styles.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 150,486.40.  Source of funding: School Technology Supplies Budget.

Discussion and possible action to replace the number of textbooks with Chromebook in the History department and enable teachers to supplement the old textbooks with the ability to do online research and increase student use of technology in the classroom.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $52,846.95.  Source of funding: School Technology Supplies Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid for a systematic Tier-2 intervention program for reading.  It will be piloted at ten (10) Elementary Schools for the 2019 - 2020 school year.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 220,122.30.  Source of funding: K-3 Reading Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide Utility Vehicles to Mountain Creek Middle, Mountain Point Elementary, and Ridge View Elementary Schools.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $56,426.53.  Source of funding: School Equipment Start up Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a replacement truck for Central Warehouse for the delivery of food, supplies and to pick up surplus items from schools.  Bid amount $68,939.00.  Source of funding: Central Warehouse Capital Equipment.

Recommendation and possible action to approve proposed revisions to Administrative Policy DP339 Released Time - Professional

1. Public Input Regarding Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy DP339 Released Time - Professional
2. Action by Board of Education on Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy DP339 Released Time - Professional

Recommendation and possible action to approve school fees that were omitted from the original fee schedule.

1. Public Input Regarding Additions to the School Fee Schedule

2. Action by Board of Education on Additions to the School Fee Schedule

Consideration to give Real Salt Lake Academy High School the authorization to amend its charter to increase enrollment capacity.

1. Public Input Regarding Authorization for Real Salt Lake (RSL) Academy High School to Amend Charter

2. Action by Board of Education on Authorization for Real Salt Lake (RSL) Academy High School to Amend Charter