Meeting Agenda
1.
STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 4:00 p.m.
1.A. Discussion on Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy AA408 Fees
1.B. Update on Potential Property Trade

1.C. Enrollment Forecast and Housing Continuum Discussion

1.D. Survey Results for Potential Boundary Changes
1.E. Board Member Professional Development Moment
1.F. Board Level Policy Review
2.
GENERAL SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
2.A. Pledge of Allegiance
2.B. Reverence
2.C. Celebrating West Jordan High School
2.D. Resolutions of Appreciation
2.E. Board Member Recognitions
2.F. Superintendent’s Recognitions
3. Opportunity for Public Comment on Potential Boundary Changes
4. Public Comments
5. General Business - Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items
5.A. Board Minutes
5.B. Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA) 2027-28 Plan Framework
5.C. LEA-Specific Licensing 
6. General Business - Motion to Accept Consent Agenda  
6.A. Expenditures
6.B. Financial Statements
6.C. Non-compliance Report
7. Bids
7.A. Career & Technical Education - Strategic Planning, Workforce Alignment & Innovation Center Study
7.B. Facility Services - Security Window Film and Installation
7.C. Information Systems - Network Security Firewall at JATC South
8. Special Business Items
8.A. Recommendation to Approve Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy AA408 Fees
8.B. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Board-level Policies:
  1. GP100 Global Governance Commitment
  2. GP101 Governing Style
  3. GP111 Type of Meetings
  4. GP112 Closed Sessions of the Board
  5. GP114 Board Representation on District Committees and Other Organizations 
8.C. Recommendation to Approve Potential Property Trade
9. Information Items
9.A. Superintendent’s Report
10. Discussion Items
10.A.   Committee Reports and Comments by Board Members
10.B. Topics for Bulletin Board
11. Motion to Move into Closed Session
12.
POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
12.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
12.B. Property
12.C. Potential Litigation 
12.D. Negotiations
12.E. Security
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Meeting: October 13, 2026 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting
Subject:
1.
STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 4:00 p.m.
Description:
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. Discussion on Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy AA408 Fees
Presenter:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools; and Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Description:
Discussion on revisions to the policy to comply with new state requirements.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Opportunities for All Learners, Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will review the proposed revisions with a potential vote in the business meeting.

Current Policy AA408 Fees
Subject:
1.B. Update on Potential Property Trade
Presenter:
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Description:
Review and update on possible property trade with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: The Board will hold discussion with a potential vote in the business meeting.
Subject:

1.C. Enrollment Forecast and Housing Continuum Discussion

Presenter:
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent; Mr. Buddy Alger, Director, Student Services; and Mr. Scott Festin, Planning Consultant, Student Services
Description:
Report on current and forecasted enrollment numbers to assist in planning for future school needs.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: Information to the Board with direction to staff for planning future housing needs.
Subject:
1.D. Survey Results for Potential Boundary Changes
Presenter:
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent
Description:
Review of the survey results for boundary changes affecting:
  1. Airport Area - Copper Hills and West Jordan High Schools
  2. Homestead Area - Herriman and Oak Leaf Elementary Schools
  3. South Hills Development Area - Riverton & Mountain Ridge High Schools; Fort Herriman & Hidden Valley Middle Schools; and Blackridge & Mountain Point Elementary Schools
  4. Juniper Crest Area - Fort Herriman and South Hills Middle Schools; Blackridge, Juniper, Mountain Point and Ridge View Elementary Schools
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion on the survey results with direction for next steps in the boundary adjustment process.
Subject:
1.E. Board Member Professional Development Moment
Presenter:
Mr. Brian Barnett, Board Second Vice President
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.F. Board Level Policy Review
Presenter:
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, Policy Committee; and  Ms. Erin Barrow, Member, Policy Committee
Description:
  1. GP100 Global Governance Commitment
  2. GP101 Governing Style
  3. GP105 Board President’s Role
  4. GP106 Board First Vice President’s Role
  5. GP107 Board Second Vice President’s Role
  6. GP111 Type of Meetings
  7. GP112 Closed Sessions of the Board
  8. GP114 Board Representation on District Committees and Other Organizations
Discussion on Board-level policies revised by the Policy Committee after Board review.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will discuss the recommended policy revisions for potential approval in the business meeting.    
 
Subject:
2.
GENERAL SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
2.A. Pledge of Allegiance
Description:
"Jagline" Drill Team, West Jordan High School
Subject:
2.B. Reverence
Description:
Allie Kehl, SBO Historian, West Jordan High School
Subject:
2.C. Celebrating West Jordan High School
Description:
Charlie Dulgarian, SBO President, West Jordan High School
Subject:
2.D. Resolutions of Appreciation
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

Charlene Park Barnett 1983 - 2007 Teacher Quail Hollow, Riverside & Rosamond Elementary Schools
Lawrence "Larry" Jay Darton 1977 - 1994 Teacher South Park Academy;
Butler & Joel P. Jensen Middle Schools;
West Jordan High School
Richard Edward Field 1997 - 2012 Administrator Purchasing Department
Stephen Guy Jolley 1977 - 2001 Teacher & Administrator South Park Academy, Butler, West Jordan, Joel P. Jensen & Union Middle Schools;
Bingham, Alta & Jordan High Schools;
Itineris Early College High School
Lynn Willard Killpack 1973 - 1999 Teacher Mount Jordan Middle School
Joseph Paul Kochevar 1957 - 1991 Teacher & Administrator West Jordan & Butler Jr. High Schools;
Indian Hills Middle School;
Bingham & HIllcrest High Schools
Subject:
2.E. Board Member Recognitions
Subject:
2.F. Superintendent’s Recognitions
Subject:
3. Opportunity for Public Comment on Potential Boundary Changes
Description:
      Consideration of Boundary Changes Potentially Impacting:
  1. Airport Area - Copper Hills and West Jordan High Schools
  2. Homestead Area - Herriman and Oak Leaf Elementary Schools
  3. South Hills Development Area - Riverton & Mountain Ridge High Schools; Fort Herriman & Hidden Valley Middle Schools; and Blackridge & Mountain Point Elementary Schools
  4. Juniper Crest Area - Fort Herriman and South Hills Middle Schools; Blackridge, Juniper, Mountain Point and Ridge View Elementary Schools
The Board will take public comment in accordance with Board policy GP110 Public Participation at Board Meetings. This is the first of two legally required Opportunities for Public Comment.
 
  • During this period, the Board will take public comment for consideration of a boundary change. Schools impacted by this change are listed above.
  • Public comment will be taken in person.
  • Patrons may also submit their comments to boardcomments@jordandistrict.org before 3:00 p.m. the day of the meeting.
  • Public comments submitted via email will be read after hearing from those speakers attending the meeting.
  • If a large number of patrons have signed up to speak, the Board may elect to adjust the time allocated to each speaker to allow more patrons the opportunity to be heard.
  • Comments must be appropriate for all ages and germane to the authority of the Board.
  • No comments will be allowed regarding personnel issues or statements regarding the character, professional competence, and the physical or mental health of an individual.
Subject:
4. Public Comments
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.
Subject:
5. General Business - Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items
Subject:
5.A. Board Minutes
Attachments:
Subject:
5.B. Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA) 2027-28 Plan Framework
Presenter:
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Description:
Routine items on the Consent Agenda not requiring public discussion by the Board may be adopted by one single motion. A Board member may request to remove an item from the consent agenda for individual discussion and consideration. 
Subject:
5.C. LEA-Specific Licensing 
Presenter:
Ms. Niki George, Board President
Description:
Routine items on the Consent Agenda not requiring public discussion by the Board may be adopted by one single motion. A Board member may request to remove an item from the consent agenda for individual discussion and consideration. 
Subject:
6. General Business - Motion to Accept Consent Agenda  
Subject:
6.A. Expenditures
Attachments:
Subject:
6.B. Financial Statements
Attachments:
Subject:
6.C. Non-compliance Report
Subject:
7. Bids
Subject:
7.A. Career & Technical Education - Strategic Planning, Workforce Alignment & Innovation Center Study
Description:
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a CTE Strategic Plan, Workforce Alignment Study, and Innovation Center Study. Total estimated expenditure for the project: $154,000.00. Source of Funding: APEX Grant.
 
Location Career & Technical Education
Bid Item Strategic Planning, Workforce Alignment & Innovation Center Study
Bid Number 27BV12P
Subject:
7.B. Facility Services - Security Window Film and Installation
Description:
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to have security window film installed at eleven (11) secondary schools in the District. Total Expenditure: $702,345.00. Source of Funding: Risk Management Budget/Grant for Utah State Board of Education School Safety & Support Grant.
 
Location Facility Services 
Bid Item Security Window Film and Installation
Bid Number State Contract MA4551
Subject:
7.C. Information Systems - Network Security Firewall at JATC South
Description:
Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the network security firewall at the JATC South data server room. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $268,232.30. Source of Funding: Information Systems Equipment Budget.
 
Location Information Systems
Bid Item Network Security Firewall at JATC South
Bid Number 27TH07
Subject:
8. Special Business Items
Subject:
8.A. Recommendation to Approve Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy AA408 Fees
Presenter:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools; and Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator
Description:
Mr. Cody Curtis, Administrator of Schools
Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools
Recommendation and possible action to approve policy revisions to comply with new state requirements.
  1. Public Input Regarding Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy AA408 Fees
  2. Action by Board of Education on Proposed Revisions to Administrative Policy AA408 Fees
Current Policy AA408 Fees
Attachments:
Subject:
8.B. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Board-level Policies:
  1. GP100 Global Governance Commitment
  2. GP101 Governing Style
  3. GP111 Type of Meetings
  4. GP112 Closed Sessions of the Board
  5. GP114 Board Representation on District Committees and Other Organizations 
Presenter:
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, Policy Committee; and Ms. Erin Barrow, Member, Policy Committee
Description:
Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to policies to bring into legal compliance and current practice.
  1. Public Input Regarding Revisions to Board-level Policies
  2. Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Board-level Policies   
Subject:
8.C. Recommendation to Approve Potential Property Trade
Presenter:
Mr. Scott Thomas, Administrator of Auxiliary Services
Description:
Final vote on a potential property trade with the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT).
  1. Public Input Regarding Potential Property Trade
  2. Action by Board of Education on Potential Property Trade
Subject:
9. Information Items
Subject:
9.A. Superintendent’s Report
Presenter:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
10. Discussion Items
Subject:
10.A.   Committee Reports and Comments by Board Members
Description:
Board members may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.
 
Subject:
10.B. Topics for Bulletin Board
Description:
Recommendations for topics for the next edition of the Board newsletter, "Bulletin Board."
Subject:
11. Motion to Move into Closed Session
Subject:
12.
POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
12.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
Subject:
12.B. Property
Subject:
12.C. Potential Litigation 
Subject:
12.D. Negotiations
Subject:
12.E. Security

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