September 23, 2025 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.

Description:  Information on the educational activities for the nationwide celebration of the 250th anniversary commemorating the founding of the United States.
Strategic Plan: High Quality Instruction; Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: Information to the Board; no action needed.

America 250 Website
 

Description:  Review and discussion on the Jordan School District policy governing the use of cellphones and other electronic devices in schools.
Strategic Plan: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion on potential revisions to the policy and give staff direction for next steps, if needed.

Policy AA453 Use of Personal Electronic and Communication Devices

Description:  Follow up information on potential high school field houses regarding a possible timeline, floor plans and designs in other school districts, and costs for patron surveys.
Strategic Plan: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Information to Board members with direction to staff for next steps.

Description:  Update on the progress of the boundary process affecting Midas Creek Elementary School and the Northwest Area of the District.
Strategic Plan: High Quality Instruction; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Information to Board members with direction to staff, if needed.
 

Description:  Review of a draft with proposed changes to the policy.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion on the proposed changes to the policy and give staff direction, if needed.

Policy AA419 Student Conduct, Dress, and Appearance 
 

Description:  Information on student enrollment trends in Jordan District schools.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction; Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners
Desired Outcome: Information to the Board; no action needed.
 

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The Pledge of Allegiance and flag ceremony will be led by Adriana Garcia, 8th Grade; Kenzie Shaw and Ryker Densely, 7th Grade; Student Body Officers, Sunset Ridge Middle School.

Description:  Rylee Mciff, Sunset Ridge Middle School PTSA

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"Celebrating Sunset Ridge Middle School" will be presented by:

Nicole Stradley, 9th Grade Student Body Officer, and Song Birds, directed by Patricia Rogers.

 

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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
Frank Ray Goodman	1971 - 1977	Teacher	Westvale Elementary School
Joreen Marjorie Hall	1974 - 1979	Secretary & Training Specialist	Jordan Valley School
Jason Norman	2017 - 2025	Electrician	Facility Services

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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Adoption of Wayfinder Curriculum as per Administrative Policy DE501 - Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee:

• May 27, 2025 - Presentation to the Board
• August 12, 2025 - Second Presentation to the Board
• August 13 & 14 - Open Houses for Employees and Patrons
• August 27 - Report to Board on Open Houses

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ADMINISTRATORS:	AUG	TOTALS
Admin Licensed New	0	0
Admin Licensed Resigned	0	0
Admin Licensed Retire	0	1
Admin Licensed Transfer	0	41
Admin LOA	0	0
Admin LOA - Return	0	0
LICENSED:
Licensed New	278	278
Licensed Transfer	128	134
Licensed Retire	0	0
Licensed Resigned	2	2
Licensed LOA	0	0
Licensed LOA - Return	3	3
* Enrollment Growth	0	0
* Intern	19	19
EDUCATION SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS:
Education Support Professional New	51	62
Education Support Professional Transfer	9	20
Education Support Professional Retired	2	2
Education Support Professional Resigned	12	15
Education Support Professional LOA	0	0
Education Support Professional LOA - Return	1	1
Education Support Professional Enrollment Growth	0	0

Description:  Discussion and possible action to approve bid to renew Follett Destiny District Member Library License & Resource Manager License Support - Annual Renewal Term: 10/01/2025 - 09/30/2026. Total Awarded Expenditure: $86,293.19, Source of funding: Instructional Support Services, Instructional Media Software Budget.
 

Location	Instructional Support Services
Bid Item	Follett Destiny Software
Bid Number	SS24BV11

Description:  Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide private school placement services for special education students. Estimated Expenditure: $125,000.00. Source of funding: General Special Education Funds.
 

Location	Special Education
Bid Item	Private School Placement Services
Bid Number	Utah Rule R33-5-108

Description:  Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide classroom management software solutions for District schools.  A multiple award is given to allow schools to choose the best solution for their location. Total Awarded Expenditure: To be determined by School Enrollment to Program. Source of funding: This is a school site decision as to which budget will be used.
 

Location	Teaching & Learning
Bid Item	Classroom Management Software
Bid Number	26TH01P5

Description:  Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide elementary school counselors with a curriculum that integrates academic learning with future-ready skills that align with the District's Portrait of a Graduate. Total Awarded Expenditure: $457,851.00 (over 3 years). Source of funding: Superintendent’s Initiative Budget.
 

Location	Student Services
Bid Item	Wayfinder Curriculum for Elementary Counselors
Bid Number	SS25BV26

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