March 31, 2020 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Information on etiquette and procedures to be used in the electronic meeting.

Provide information on how Jordan School District has responded to the school dismissal for COVID-19. 

Discussion on proposed revisions to administrative policies with regard to the number of personal leave days employees may take during the school dismissal.

Discussion on proposed revisions to administrative policies with regard to the number of unpaid leave days employees may take during the school dismissal and still retain their position.

1. Discussion on options for year-round elementary schools during the school dismissal
2. Review options for transitioning year-round elementary schools to a traditional calendar for the 2021-22 calendar years

Desired outcome:  Board members will give direction to staff regarding options for year-round schools.

Discussion on timing of the lease revenue bond and what is to be included in the bond.

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:

• 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.

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 restock the white copy paper in the Central Warehouse. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $58,590.00.  Source of funding: Inventory budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a new Science Curriculum Program for grades K-6.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $1,052,053.00 for a five-year contract.  Source of funding: Digital Teaching and Learning Grant & K-3 Reading Grant.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide a systematic Tier-2 intervention program for reading.  Full implementation for K-6th grades.  Total estimated expenditure: $1,246,120.00 for a five-year contract.   Source of funding:  K-3 Reading Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace old and worn out band uniforms at Herriman High School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $104,674.50.  Source of funding: Jordan Education Foundation donation of $47,000.00 with the balance coming out of Herriman High School’s General Classroom Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase a mascot statue for the new
Mountain Ridge High School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $95,000.00. 
Source of funding:  Start Up Equipment Fund.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace and upgrade the existing Point of Sale Terminals

& Computers throughout the District.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $201,242.70. 

Source of funding:  Nutrition Services Computer Equipment Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide Chromebook sets to each teacher so that

their students can access Canvas, Nearpod, and other interactive programs. The teachers will also

be able to check them out to students for online learning at home. The total quantity is 540 Chromebooks and 14 carts.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $98,754.46.  Source of funding:  School Start-up Technology Supplies.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide Chromebooks to the students at

Hidden Valley Middle School and ensure a one-to-one technology model at the school to enhance student learning.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $188,190.00. 
Source of funding:  School Start-up Computer Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide 300 Chromebooks to the students at
Oquirrh Hills Middle School and ensure a one-to-one technology model at the school to enhance student learning.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $62,475.00.  Source of funding: 
LAND Trust Funds.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide 470 Chromebooks and Google licenses at the new Antelope Canyon Elementary School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $88,449.30. 
Source of funding: School Start-up Computer Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide 150 MacBook laptops and 60 iPads with pencils to teachers at Antelope Canyon Elementary School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $65,098.00. 
Source of funding:  School Start-up Computer Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid provide classroom and office furniture for the new Antelope Canyon Elementary School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $238,761.90. 

Source of funding:  School Start-up Equipment Budget.

Recommendation and possible action to approve Student Fee Schedule and Fee Cap for 2020-21.

1. *Public Input Regarding Student Fee Schedule and Fee Cap for 2020-21

2. Action by Board of Education on Student Fee Schedule and Fee Cap for 2020-21

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to Administrative Policies DP335 Personal Leave - Licensed and DP335B Personal Leave - Education Support Professionals with regard to the school dismissal.

1. *Public Input Regarding Administrative Policies DP335 Personal Leave - Licensed and DP335B Personal Leave - Education Support Professionals
2. Action by Board of Education on Administrative Policies DP335 Personal Leave - Licensed and DP335B Personal Leave - Education Support Professionals

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions to Administrative Policies DP337 NEG Leave of Absence (Personal - 15 Days) - Licensed and DP337B NEG Leave of Absence (Personal - 15 Days) - Education Support Professionals with regard to the school dismissal.

1. *Public Input Regarding Administrative Policies DP337 NEG Leave of Absence (Personal - 15 Days) - Licensed and DP337B NEG Leave of Absence (Personal - 15 Days) - Education Support Professionals

2. Action by Board of Education on Administrative Policies DP337 NEG Leave of Absence (Personal - 15 Days) - Licensed and DP337B NEG Leave of Absence (Personal - 15 Days) - Education Support Professionals