Meeting Agenda
1.
STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING  - 4:00 p.m.
The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below.
 
1.A. Technology Use in Jordan School District   
1.B. Review of Administrative Policy DP344 Vacation Schedule for Twelve-Month Personnel
1.C. Boundary Change Options   
1.D. Board Member Professional Development Moment
1.E. Strategic Plan Review
1.F. Review of Board Policies GP116 through GP119

1.G. Board and Superintendent Reports and Comments
2. Motion to go into Closed Session
3. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
3.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)      
3.B. Property
3.C. Potential Litigation 
3.D. Negotiations
3.E. Security
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 8, 2026 Mountain Time - Study Session
Subject:
1.
STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING  - 4:00 p.m.
The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below.
 
Subject:
1.A. Technology Use in Jordan School District   
Presenter:
Ms. Carolyn Gough, Administrator of Teaching & Learning; and Mr. Jared Covili, Digital Learning Consultant, Teaching & Learning
Description:
Review of technology use in Jordan District schools.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will receive information and discuss possible next steps.

AA445 - Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy
Subject:
1.B. Review of Administrative Policy DP344 Vacation Schedule for Twelve-Month Personnel
Presenter:
Ms. April Gaydosh, Administrator of Human Resources; and Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Description:
Review and discussion of current policy with recommendations for revisions.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Student & Staff Wellness; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will review the proposed changes with direction to staff.

Current Policy: DP344 Vacation Schedule for Twelve-Month Personnel
 
Subject:
1.C. Boundary Change Options   
Presenter:
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent; and Mr. Buddy Alger, Director, Student Services
Description:
Discussion on areas of concern that may require a boundary change for schools.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction, Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will hear options and give staff direction.
 
Subject:
1.D. Board Member Professional Development Moment
Presenter:
Ms. Suzanne Wood, Board Member
Description:
Three-minute Professional Development Moment provided by a Board member on a rotating basis.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will have the opportunity to reflect on the thoughts presented towards the goal of becoming a better board member.
Subject:
1.E. Strategic Plan Review
Presenter:
Ms. Niki George, Board President; and Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Review of progress on the Board’s timeline to meet the goals in the Jordan Strategic Plan.
Strategic Plan Pillar: High Quality Education; Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners; Student & Staff Wellness; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will review the Strategic Plan and timeline and evaluate progress.

Strategic Plan Booklet
 
Subject:
1.F. Review of Board Policies GP116 through GP119
Presenter:
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, Board Policy Committee
Description:
Monthly review of Governance Process (GP), Board/Superintendent Connection (B/SC), and Executive Limitations (EL) policies as prescribed by Board policy GP108 Meeting Planning.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will read the policies and make suggestions for revisions, if needed.
Subject:

1.G. Board and Superintendent Reports and Comments
Description:

Board members and the Superintendent may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.
  1. Facilities Advisory Committee - Brian W. Barnett, Chair
  2. Finance & Audit Advisory Committee - Bryce Dunford, Chair
  3. Government Relations Advisory Committee - Suzanne Wood, Chair
  4. Policy Review Committee - Bryce Dunford, Chair
  5. Joint Relations - Education Support Professionals (ESP) - Darrell Robinson, Liaison
  6. Jordan Education Access Committee (JEAC) - Suzanne Wood, Liaison
  7. Jordan Parent Advisory Committee (JPAC) - Erin Barrow, Representative
  8. Licensed Employee Advisory Committee (LEAC) - Lisa Dean, Representative
  9. Board Bulletin - Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
  10. Portrait of a Graduate - Niki George and Brian W. Barnett
  11. Organizations with Board Representation
    1. Joint Legislative Committee (JLC) - Niki George, Representative
    2. Jordan Education Foundation - Lisa Dean, Representative
    3. PTA Representative - Erin Barrow, Representative
    4. Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation - Lisa Dean, Representative
    5. Utah High School Activities Association Board of Trustees - Bryce Dunford, Representative
    6. Utah School Boards Association - Niki George, Region 9 Board of Directors Representative
Subject:
2. Motion to go into Closed Session
Subject:
3. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
3.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)      
Subject:
3.B. Property
Subject:
3.C. Potential Litigation 
Subject:
3.D. Negotiations
Subject:
3.E. Security

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