June 11, 2019 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Description:  The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below.

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Discussion on TSSA (Teacher and Student Success Act) framework.

Desired outcome: Board will direct staff regarding TSSA framework to be presented to the Utah State Board Office of Education for preliminary approval.

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Update on Safety and Security Initiative as authorized and directed by the Board; Board policy Ends 404 Safety and Security.  

Desired outcome:  This is an informational item for the Board per their request with discussion to follow as to what and how to best communicate the appropriate safety and security initiatives to the broader community.

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Costs and other considerations for taking students to represent Jordan School District at a future National School Boards Association conference.

Desired outcome: Board members will decide if this is a cost the Board would like to support, should a JSD performing arts group be chosen.

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Board members will be discussing how to proceed regarding a school closure policy.

Desired outcome:  Board members will decide whether to proceed with writing a school closure policy and if there is a desire to reconsider a school previously designated for closure/repurposing.

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Board members will be reviewing upcoming summer projects and mechanical needs of buildings. In addition, Board members will also be reviewing the process for prioritizing projects.

Desired outcome:  Board members will determine if a separate budget is warranted to meet basic mechanical projects necessary throughout the school year (i.e. summer projects budget and  mechanical projects budget). Board members will contact facilities chair if additional projects and/or site visits are needed.

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Board members will discuss the importance of making sure the public is aware of upcoming Truth in Taxation Hearing with regard to teacher salaries.

Desired outcome: Board members will plan for making certain the public is aware of the need for a Truth in Taxation Hearing and where the additional tax dollars will go to ensure public input before Board voting.

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 Review draft of monitoring policy for superintendent’s performance.

Desired outcome:  Review and make possible edits to Board monitoring policy.

Description:  Board members will be discussing chapters 3 and 4 in the book "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell.
Desired outcome:  Board members will share insights gained from reading the assigned chapters considering the question "How can Jordan School District contribute to the success of students?"

Description:  Student Body Officers

Description:  Student Body Officers

Description:  Patron comments shall be taken regarding the 2019-20 budget in accordance with Board policy 
GP 110 Public Participation at Board Meetings. 
The Board will take public comment on items not listed on the agenda.  In accordance with policy GP 110 Public Participation at Board Meetings, no more than 45 minutes will be allocated to patron comments in a Board meeting.  Speakers will be given a maximum of three minutes to address the Board. The public should be aware that the Board is unable, by law, to deliberate or take action on items raised during the Patron Comment period.  In those situations where large groups of people desire to address the Board on the same subject, the President may request that those groups select only one or two speakers from the group to address the Board on behalf of the group and shall be allocated up to six minutes to speak.  The Board will not take public comment on personnel issues or statements regarding the character, professional competence, and the physical or mental health of an individual during Board meetings.

Description: 

1. Adopt the 2018-19 Final Amended Budget

2. Approve the Elimination of the Non K-12 Fund and Combine Its 6/30/2019 Balances and Future Transactions into the General Fund

3. Adopt the 2019-20 Proposed Budget 

4. Authorize a Truth-in-Taxation Hearing to Set the Property Tax Rates as Follows:

   1. Basic School Levy - the certified tax rate

   2. Board Local / Voted Local Levies - a combined rate to yield an additional $X.X million above the certified tax rate

   3. Debt Service Levy - 0.000866

   4. Capital Local Levy - the certified tax rate

5. Authorize Any Budget Adjustments Necessary to Reflect Funds Received from the Certified Tax Rate and Truth in Taxation Hearing

Description:  Resolutions of Appreciation in tribute to former Jordan School District employees who have passed away.

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:

Employee	Years of Service	Title	Location
Lloyd Howard Bethers	1981 - 2013	Electrician	Maintenance Department
Audry Trava Thyne Crane	1987 - 2000	Instructional Assistant	West Jordan Middle School
Shelley Soulier Forman	1975 - 1977 and 2003 - 2019	Teacher	Midas Creek, Oak Hollow and Canyon View Elementary Schools
Robyn Munson	1980 - 2008	Training Specialist & Instructional Assistant	Jordan Valley School
Eunice Ellen Hunt Pixton	1968 - 1992	Teacher	Hillcrest High School
Joel Redmond	1991 - 2015	Teacher	Welby, Jordan Ridge & Midvale Elementary Schools
Marie Laney Silcox	1969 - 1975	Training Specialist/Teacher	Jordan Valley School

Description:  The Board will take public comments on items not listed on the agenda in accordance with policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings:

• 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.

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Administrators	MAY	TOTALS
Admin Licensed New	0	19
Admin Licensed Resigned	0	0
Admin Licensed Retire	0	1
Admin Licensed Transfer	0	47
Admin LOA	0	0
Admin LOA - Return	0	1
Licensed:
Licensed New	2	408
Licensed Transfer	0	137
Licensed Retire	0	4
Licensed Resigned	4	29
Licensed LOA	0	3
Licensed LOA - Return	1	3
* Enrollment Growth		0
* Intern	0	19
Classified:
Classified New	4	114
Classified Transfer	4	77
Classified Retired	9	34
Classified Resigned	15	75
Classified LOA	0	1
Classified LOA - Return	0	2
Classified Enrollment Growth		0

Description: 

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.

	Year-to-Date
New:	9
Renewed:	860
Total:	869

 

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace existing Auditorium Audio System at Joel P Jensen Middle School with a more updated system.  Total amount of recommended expenditure:  $75,500.00.  Source of funding:  Capital Improvements - Auditorium Upgrade.

Location	Facility Services/Joel P. Jensen Middle School
Bid Item	Auditorium Audio System Upgrade
Bid Number	19DB17

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide equipment for the Weight and Fitness rooms at the new Mountain Ridge High School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure:  $210,034.85 (freight TBD).  Source of funding:  School Start-up Equipment Funds.

Location	Mountain Ridge High School
Bid Item	Weight Room Equipment
Bid Number	19RF66

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide HP Chromebooks and Google licenses at the new Ridge View Elementary School for blended learning opportunities in the classroom.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $57,855.00.  Source of funding:  School Start-up Computer Funds.

Location	Ridge View Elementary School
Bid Item	HP Chromebooks and Google Licenses
Bid Number	MA2779

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide Chromebook labs to every classroom to enable teachers and students to access the various digital curriculums and programs.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 461,417.08.  Source of funding:  School Start-up Computer Funds.

Location	Mountain Ridge High School
Bid Item	HP Chromebooks, Carts and Google Console Management Licenses
Bid Number	MA2785

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide Apple Computer equipment for Mountain Ridge High School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $133,328.00.  Source of funding:  School Start-up Computer Funds. 

Location	Mountain Ridge High School
Bid Item	Apple Computer Equipment
Bid Number	PA2212

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide HP ProDesk Desktop Minis, Laptops, Notebook PCs and monitors to be used by the CTE computer programming, and web page design classes at Mountain Ridge High School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $150,836.14.  Source of funding:  School Start-up Computer Funds. 

Location	Mountain Ridge High School
Bid Item	HP Monitors and Computer Equipment
Bid Number	MA2785

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide HP Chromebooks and Google licenses at Mountain Creek Middle School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $301,169. 00.  Source of funding:  School Start-up Computer Funds. 

Location	Mountain Creek Middle School
Bid Item	HP Touchscreen Chromebooks and Google Licenses
Bid Number	MA2779

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide Apple Computer equipment for Mountain Creek Middle School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $61,875.00.  School Start-up Computer Funds.

Location	Mountain Creek Middle School
Bid Item	Apple Computer Equipment
Bid Number	PA2212

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide Desktop Minis for Computer labs and Epson Document Cameras for classrooms.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $59,136.00.  School Start-up Computer Funds.

Location	Mountain Creek Middle School
Bid Item	Desktop Minis and Epson Document Cameras
Bid Number	MA432 & MA256

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide Band and Orchestra Instruments for the new Mountain Creek Middle School.  Approximate Dollar Amount:  $124,909.83.  School Start-up Equipment Funds.

Location	Mountain Creek Middle School
Bid Item	Band and Orchestra Instruments
Bid Number	19RF77

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide Band and Orchestra Instruments for the new Mountain Ridge High School.  Approximate Dollar Amount:  $228,263.22.  Source of funding:  School Start-up Equipment Funds.

Location	Mountain Ridge High School
Bid Item	Band and Orchestra Instruments
Bid Number	19RF74

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to supply the Media Center at Mountain Ridge High School with fiction and non-fiction library books.  Total amount of recommended expenditure:  $157,254.45.  Source of funding:  School Start-up Media Center Funds.

Location	Mountain Ridge High School
Bid Item	Media Center Library Books
Bid Number	JF18-01

Description: 

Recommendation for final Board approval on school LAND Trust plans for the next school year.  Individual school plans for funds generated by the Utah school land trust are developed by the School Community Council and designed to meet identified academic needs of the students.

1. Public Input Regarding REAL Salt Lake Academy Charter School Land Trust Plan  

2. Action by Board of Education on REAL Salt Lake Academy Charter School Land Trust Plan 

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Recommendation and possible action to approve annual compensation agreement with licensed employees.

1. Public Input Regarding 2019-20 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees 

2. Action by Board of Education on 2019-20 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees

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Consideration and possible action to approve TSSA (Teacher and Student Success Act) framework.

1. Public Input Regarding Jordan School District Board of Education TSSA Framework

2. Action by Board of Education on Jordan School District Board of Education TSSA Framework

Description:  Board members may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.