November 26, 2019 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Survey results and recommended proposals for calendars for the 2020-21 school year as well as a tentative (draft) calendar for the following year.

Update on the 2016 bond promises made and kept to taxpayers.

Review of survey results, including the Copperton survey, and public hearing input on proposed boundaries for the new elementary school in West Jordan and potentially affecting Fox Hollow and Oakcrest Elementary Schools, Copperton, and the undeveloped area in Falcon Ridge Elementary School boundaries.  

Options will be presented for possible changes and/or alternate uses to allow Majestic Elementary School to remain open for 2020-21.  

Desired outcome:  Direction to staff on next steps regarding future of Majestic Elementary School.

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 allow each class K-2 a one to one iPad for students. This will upgrade their current iPads which are outdated and unable to run the operating system needed for programs the teachers need to use. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $77,875.00.  Source of funding: Teacher Student Success Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase track and field equipment for the new Mountain Ridge High School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $124,548.25. Source of funding: Start Up Equipment Budget.

Discussion and possible action to adopt the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for year ended June 30, 2019 in compliance with Utah Code 53G-4-404 that requires school districts to publish the CAFR by November 30th of each year.

1. Public Input Regarding the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019

2. Action by Board of Education on Recommendation to Adopt the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2019

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

Recommendation and possible action to approve an interlocal agreement between Jordan School District and Bluffdale City for shared use of auditorium, fields and public dog park.

1. Public Input Regarding Interlocal Agreement with Bluffdale City on Auditorium, Fields and Dog Park

2. Action by Board of Education on Interlocal Agreement with Bluffdale City on Auditorium, Fields and Dog Park