January 25, 2022 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Follow-up discussion on Herriman City’s infrastructure improvements for the new elementary school being built in Herriman.

Discussion with the Board regarding proposed changes to AS66.

Continued discussion of the policies regarding Board committees and assignments.

Continued discussion about challenges or problems within Jordan School District that Board members could focus on solving during the coming year.

Discussion with the Board regarding plans to support employees and students with Health and Wellness needs.

Update on response to COVID-19 pandemic.

Under the direction of
Scoutmaster Scott Wardle

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:

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.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to select a network systems hardware supplier working with the E-rate program to provide Network and Wireless Access Point equipment for the new elementary school under construction in Herriman as well as upgrade the wireless network across the District. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $3,822,167.20. Source of funding: New School Start Up Equipment Funds and Computer Systems Budget for 2021-22, 2022-23 and a reimbursement amount of $1,809,400.33 from E-Rate.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide classroom audio visual upgrades and camera solutions throughout all schools in the District. Total estimated expenditure: $11,000,000+.  Source of funding: ESSER III Funding and potential school funds to supplement the project.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide the network support and cabling upgrades to the classroom audio visual upgrades and camera solutions for all schools in the District. Total estimated expenditure: $ 3,000,000+. Source of funding: To be determined.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide new classroom furniture for Bingham High School remodel. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $119,565.95. Source of funding: School and Capital Outlay Equipment Funds.

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• 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.
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Recommendation and possible action to approve updates to policy regarding appropriate placement for apprentices on the salary schedule.  

1. Public Input Regarding Potential Updates to Administrative Policy DA165 Apprenticeship Program - Facility Services Department  
2. Action by Board of Education on Potential Updates to Administrative Policy DA165 Apprenticeship Program - Facility Services Department 

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to policy regarding salary placement.

1. Public Input Regarding Administrative Policy DP309 Salary Guidelines

2. Action by Board of Education on Administrative Policy DP309 Salary Guidelines

Recommendation and possible action to approve policies regarding Board Committee Principles and Board Affiliated Committees.

1. Public Input Regarding Board Policies GP113 Board Committee Principles and GP114 Board Affiliated Committees
2. Action by Board of Education on Board Policies GP113 Board Committee Principles and GP114 Board Affiliated Committees

Information to the Board on the progress of the Jordan Ethnic Advisory Committee.