Meeting Agenda
1.
STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 4:00 p.m.

1.A.  

Discussion of School Banquet Expectations

1.B. Discussion of Student Covid-19 Vaccination Opportunity in Schools

1.C.  

Licensed Employee Advisory Committee (LEAC) Meeting

1.D. Recommendation Regarding the Friday Schedule for 2021-22

1.E.  

Updates to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Paternity Leave

1.F.
Continued Discussion on Honoring District Retirees
1.G.
Superintendent’s Report
2.
GENERAL SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
2.A. Pledge of Allegiance 
2.B. Reverence
2.C. Celebrating Schools
2.D. Resolutions of Appreciation
 
2.E.
Recognitions - Regions 6 PTA Awards
2.F. Board Member Recognitions
2.G.
School Recognitions
2.H.
Superintendent's Recognition - National Board Certified Educators
2.I.
Comments by Elected Officials
2.J. Public Comments
3. General Business - Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items
3.A. Board Minutes
3.B.
LEA-Specific Licenses
3.C.
Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA) Framework 2021-22
3.D.
Hidden Valley Middle School LAND Trust Plan Amendment 2020-21
4. General Business - Motion to Accept Consent Agenda  
4.A. Expenditures
4.B. Financial Statements
4.C. Personnel – Licensed and Education Support Professionals
4.D.
Certificates for Home Instruction
5. Bids
5.A.
Bingham High School - Classroom Furniture
5.B.
Riverton High School - Music Room Furniture
5.C.
Bingham High School - Band Uniforms
5.D.
Riverton High School Uniforms and Apparel Discount Incentive
5.E.
Copper Hills High School - Weight Room Equipment
5.F.
Joel P. Jensen Middle School - Chromebooks and Licenses
5.G.
South Hills Middle School - Chromebooks and Licenses
5.H.
Career & Technical Education - Lego Spike Kits
5.I.
Teaching & Learning - Building Fact Fluency: Add & Subtract Classroom Kits
5.J.
Teaching & Learning - BetterLesson
5.K.
District Administration - Professional Legal Services Administration Use
5.L.
Facility Services - Foldable Partition Doors for Westvale Elementary School
5.M.
Custodial Services - Waste and Recycling Collection Services
6. Special Business Items
6.A.
BUDGET HEARING: Recommendation to Approve Amended Budget for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year
6.B.
Recommendation to Approve Proposed School LAND Trust Plans for 2021-22
6.C.
Recommendation to Approve the Friday Schedule for 2021-22
6.D.
Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy AS61 Student Records and Transcripts
6.E.
Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy AS64 Student Retention and Acceleration
6.F.
Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy BP178 Purchasing Provisions
7. Information Items
7.A. Superintendent’s Report
8. Discussion Items
8.A.
Board Reports and Comments
9. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
10.
POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
10.A. Character and Compentence of Individuals (Peronnel)
10.B. Property
10.C. Potential Litigation 
10.D. Negotiations
10.E. Security
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Meeting: April 27, 2021 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 of School Banquet Expectations

Description:

 

Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools, High School Level

 

Discussion on whether current school banquet guidelines should be modified.

 

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss and give direction to staff.

Subject:

1.B. Discussion of Student Covid-19 Vaccination Opportunity in Schools

Description:

 

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

 

The Board will hear a report on the vaccination opportunity available in Jordan District schools for eligible high school students.

 

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss the plan for making vaccinations available and have the opportunity to ask questions.

Subject:

1.C.  

Licensed Employee Advisory Committee (LEAC) Meeting

Description:

Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President

 

Discussion on when to hold the next meeting and topic for discussion.

 

Desired outcome: Board members will make decisions on next LEAC meeting.

Subject:

1.D. Recommendation Regarding the Friday Schedule for 2021-22

Description:

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

 

Recommendations regarding the Friday schedule in response to the Board request for an "opt-in" virtual learning option on Fridays during the 2021-22 school year; additional details on in-person learning Fridays.

 

Desired outcome: Board members will discuss the recommendations and give direction to staff for next steps.

Subject:

1.E.  

Updates to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Paternity Leave

Description:

  

Dr. June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

 

Continued discussion on updates to policy to bring language in conformity with gender-neutral

Requirements; addition of leave for adoption.


Desired outcome: Board members will review requested revisions and give staff direction, if needed.

Subject:
1.F.
Continued Discussion on Honoring District Retirees
Description:

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

 

Report on feasibility of a retirement dinner; continued discussion on how to honor Jordan District retirees.


Desired outcome: Board members will make a decision and give staff direction.

Subject:
1.G.
Superintendent’s Report
Description:

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

 

Report by Superintendent in compliance with Board policy BSC204 Monitoring Superintendent Performance.

 

Desired outcome: Information to Board of Education with next steps by the Board as outlined in the Board policy.    

Subject:
2.
GENERAL SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.
Subject:
2.A. Pledge of Allegiance 
Description:
The Pledge of Allegiance and flag ceremony will be led by Roxy Quealy, Junior Class Spirit Officer, Herriman High School.
Subject:
2.B. Reverence
Description:

The reverence will be offered by Emma Kirby, Poetry Slam Member, Herriman High School.

Subject:
2.C. Celebrating Schools
Description:

Yenah Park, Student Body President, will present "Celebrating Herriman 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

 

Valerie Done Davis

 

1979 - 1987 Teacher Valley High School

 

Kathleen Kinnersley Freudenberger

 

1983 - 1994 School Lunch Worker Park Lane Elementary School

 

Alma Hue Jewkes

 

1967 - 1984 Teacher Mount Jordan Junior High School

 

Jeanne Larsen Kesler

 

1985 - 1986 Teacher Peruvian Park Elementary School
Pat E. Loughner Rusk 1976 - 1979
& 1987 - 2010
Teacher Westvale, Ridgcrest, Oquirrh, Bluffdale, & Willow Canyon Elementary Schools

 

Pouwel Sier Vuyk

 

1964 - 1996 Teacher Hillcrest High School

 

Victor Sargent White

 

2011 - 2019 Assessment Assistant Teaching & Learning
Subject:
2.E.
Recognitions - Regions 6 PTA Awards
Description:

Presented by Karen Beebe, PTA Region 6 Director

 

AWARDS:

 

Involvement

  • Rachael Farley, Riverton Elementary School
  • Wendy Langeberg, Westland Elementary School

 

Elementary Educator

  • Janae Young, Bluffdale Elementary School
  • Nicole Harris, Antelope Canyon Elementary School
  • Caitlin Nguyen, Mountain Shadows Elementary School
  • Kelly Lybbert, Jordan Ridge Elementary School

Secondary Educator

  • Brian Larson, South Hills Middle School
  • Rebekah Whitham, Riverton High School
  • Brett Boberg, Bingham High School

Administrator

  • Yajaira Martinez, Bluffdale Elementary School
  • Tami Bird, Antelope Canyon Elementary School
  • Rodney Shaw, Bingham High School

Support Staff

  • Elizabeth Vuyk, Bluffdale Elementary School
  • Peggy Bawden, Antelope Canyon Elementary School
  • Kathie Hobbs, Mountain Shadows Elementary School
  • David Cha, Oquirrh Elementary School
  • Brenda Landeen, Hidden Valley Middle School
  • Libby Spicker, Bingham High School
Subject:
2.F. Board Member Recognitions
Subject:
2.G.
School Recognitions
Subject:
2.H.
Superintendent's Recognition - National Board Certified Educators
Description:

Recognized by Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools 

 

National Board Certified Teachers:
       Belva Parks, Riverton High School and Raj Narayan Sharma, Special Education Department
                                                     

Presented by Tami Clevenger, President, Utah National Board Coalition

 

Subject:
2.I.
Comments by Elected Officials
Subject:
2.J. 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:
3. General Business - Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items
Subject:
3.A. Board Minutes
Subject:
3.B.
LEA-Specific Licenses
Subject:
3.C.
Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA) Framework 2021-22
Subject:
3.D.
Hidden Valley Middle School LAND Trust Plan Amendment 2020-21
Subject:
4. General Business - Motion to Accept Consent Agenda  
Subject:
4.A. Expenditures
Subject:
4.B. Financial Statements
Subject:
4.C. Personnel – Licensed and Education Support Professionals
Description:
Administrators: MARCH TOTALS
Admin Licensed New 3 10
Admin Licensed Resigned 0 1
Admin Licensed Retire 0 2
Admin Licensed Transfer 1 39
Admin LOA 0 0
Admin LOA - Return 0 0
     
Licensed:    
Licensed New 2 425
Licensed Transfer 1 217
Licensed Retire 0 5
Licensed Resigned 2 31
Licensed LOA 0 6
Licensed LOA - Return 0 2
* Enrollment Growth 0 0
* Intern 0 21
     
Education Support Professionals (ESP):    
ESP New 8 141
ESP Transfer 6 68
ESP Retired 1 22
ESP Resigned 8 57
ESP LOA 1 4
ESP LOA - Return 0 3
ESP Enrollment Growth 0 0

 

Subject:
4.D.
Certificates for Home Instruction
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: 10
Returning: 1533
Total: 1543
Subject:
5. Bids
Subject:
5.A.
Bingham High School - Classroom Furniture
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace classroom furniture at Bingham High School.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $236,935.15. Source of funding: Capital Outlay School Equipment
and In Lieu of Funds.
 

Location Bingham High School 
Bid Item Classroom Furniture
Bid Number State Contract MA675
 
   
   
Subject:
5.B.
Riverton High School - Music Room Furniture
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to upgrade the risers and the acoustic canopy for the Riverton High School Music Department. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $59,808.27. Source of funding: Music Supplies Funds.

Location Riverton High School    
Bid Item Music Room Furniture
Bid Number Cooperative Contract Number: MA986
Subject:
5.C.
Bingham High School - Band Uniforms
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the marching band uniforms for Bingham High School.
Total amount of expenditures: $61,895.90. Source of funding: In Lieu, Marching Band and Donated Funds.

Location Bingham High School   
Bid Item Band Uniforms
Bid Number 21RF61
Subject:
5.D.
Riverton High School Uniforms and Apparel Discount Incentive
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to find a vendor that will provide discounts and incentives for all purchases made by Riverton High School for athletic uniforms and apparel. Total amount of estimated expenditures: $250,000.00. Source of funding: School General Fund.

Location Riverton High School
Bid Item Uniforms and Apparel Discount Incentive
Bid Number 21RF63
Subject:
5.E.
Copper Hills High School - Weight Room Equipment
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the original equipment for the weight and circuit rooms at Copper Hills High School. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $60,849.35. Source of funding: Capital Outlay Equipment Budget.

Location Copper Hills High School          
Bid Item Weight Room Equipment
Bid Number 21KP23
Subject:
5.F.
Joel P. Jensen Middle School - Chromebooks and Licenses
Description:

 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide HP Chromebooks and licenses for Joel P. Jensen Middle School.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $79,064.64. Source of funding: Land Trust Funds.

Location Joel P. Jensen Middle School         
Bid Item Chromebooks and Licenses
Bid Number State Contract MA2785
Subject:
5.G.
South Hills Middle School - Chromebooks and Licenses
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide HP Chromebooks and licenses for South Hills Middle School.
Total amount of recommended expenditure: $92,355.00. Source of funding: Land Trust and School Technology Supplies Funds.

Location South Hills Middle School         
Bid Item Chromebooks and Licenses
Bid Number State Contract MA2785

 
Subject:
5.H.
Career & Technical Education - Lego Spike Kits
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide LEGO Spike kits for students to learn how to design, build and program robotics in the middle school Exploring Technology class. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $128,372.00. Source funding: Engineering & Manufacturing Technology Funds.

Location Career & Technical Education   
Bid Item Lego Spike Kits
Bid Number SS21RF73
Subject:
5.I.
Teaching & Learning - Building Fact Fluency: Add & Subtract Classroom Kits
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide mathematics program for K-2 grades to be used for summer school programs as well as being a 3rd grade intervention resource during the regular school year. Total amount of recommended expenditure:

$122, 909.17. Source of funding: ESSER (Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief) Funds.

Location Teaching & Learning     
Bid Item Building Fact Fluency: Add & Subtract Classroom Kits
Bid Number SS21BV028
Subject:
5.J.
Teaching & Learning - BetterLesson
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide professional development to JSD English Language Development (ELD) leads in order to support them in meeting the needs of students in the District who are English Learners/Multi-language Learners (EL/ML). Total amount of recommended expenditure: $99,500. Source of funding: Enhanced At-Risk Student (EARS) Funds.

Location Teaching & Learning     
Bid Item BetterLesson
Bid Number R33-5-108
Subject:
5.K.
District Administration - Professional Legal Services Administration Use
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide professional legal service for the District Administration.
Total estimated expenditure per year: $50,000.00. Source of funding: Attorney Budget.

Location District Administration
Bid Item Professional Legal Services Administration Use
Bid Number 21KP21P5
Subject:
5.L.
Facility Services - Foldable Partition Doors for Westvale Elementary School
Description:

 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the foldable partition doors in the multi-purpose room at Westvale Elementary School. Total Amount of Recommended expenditure: $149,643.00. Source of funding: Capital Auditorium Upgrade Budget.

Location Facility Services 
Bid Item Foldable Partition Doors for Westvale Elementary School
Bid Number 21KP24
Subject:
5.M.
Custodial Services - Waste and Recycling Collection Services
Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide waste and recycling collection services throughout the District.
Total estimated expenditure per year: $260,000.00. Source of funding: Garbage Removal Funds.

Location Custodial Services
Bid Item Waste and Recycling Collection Services
Bid Number 21RF51

 
Subject:
6. Special Business Items
Subject:
6.A.
BUDGET HEARING: Recommendation to Approve Amended Budget for the 2020-21 Fiscal Year
Description:

 

Ms. Marilyn Richards, Finance Committee Chair

Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator

  1. Public Input on Budget Amendments
  2. Action by Board of Education on Budget Amendment
Subject:
6.B.
Recommendation to Approve Proposed School LAND Trust Plans for 2021-22
Description:

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Recommendation and possible action to approve proposed school LAND Trust Plans for 2021-22 in accordance with USBE rule R277-477-3(10).

  1. Public Input Regarding Proposed School LAND Trust Plans for 2021-22
  2. Action by Board of Education on Proposed School LAND Trust Plans for 2021-22
 
Subject:
6.C.
Recommendation to Approve the Friday Schedule for 2021-22
Description:

Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Recommendation and possible action to approve the Friday schedule for in-person learning for the next school year.

  1. Public Input Regarding the Friday Schedule for 2021-22 
  2. Action by Board of Education on the Friday Schedule for 2021-22
Subject:
6.D.
Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy AS61 Student Records and Transcripts
Description:

 

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to the administrative policy regarding student directory information.

  1. Public Input Regarding Policy AS61 Student Records and Transcripts  
  2. Action by Board of Education on Policy AS61 Student Records and Transcripts
Subject:
6.E.
Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy AS64 Student Retention and Acceleration
Description:

Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

 

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to the administrative policy that guides student retention and acceleration requests.

  1. Public Input Regarding Policy AS64 Student Retention and Acceleration 
  2. Action by Board of Education on Policy AS64 Student Retention and Acceleration
Subject:
6.F.
Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy BP178 Purchasing Provisions
Description:

Ms. Marilyn Richards, Chair, Finance Committee

Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator    

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to the administrative policy dollar thresholds for Board approval.

  1. Public Input Regarding Policy BP178 Purchasing Provisions  
  2. Action by Board of Education on Policy BP178 Purchasing Provisions  
Subject:
7. Information Items
Subject:
7.A. Superintendent’s Report
Speaker(s):
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Subject:
8. Discussion Items
Subject:
8.A.
Board Reports and Comments
Description:

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


 
Subject:
9. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
Subject:
10.
POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
10.A. Character and Compentence of Individuals (Peronnel)
Subject:
10.B. Property
Subject:
10.C. Potential Litigation 
Subject:
10.D. Negotiations
Subject:
10.E. Security

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