April 24, 2018 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:   Update on issues raised at a prior meeting.

Description:  Training for Board members in preparation for final approval of School LAND Trust Plans.

Description:  Discussion on administrative policy regarding student clubs.

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Ongoing discussion in preparation for potential District-wide boundary changes.

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1. AA419 Student Conduct and Dress

2. AS94 Student Discrimination and Harassment 

3. AA445 Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy

Discussion of proposed policy changes to address the exchange of and access to inappropriate images in schools.

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1. GP116 Cost of Governance

2. GP117 Travel and Other Board Expenses

3. Appendix: Policy Review Schedule 

Policy review in accordance with GP 108 Meeting Planning and the Policy Review Schedule.

Description:  Discussion on results from the Board evaluation tool "Board After-Meeting Debriefing" referenced in Board Policy GP103 Board Members’ Principles of Operation.

Description:  Discussion on possible ways to be more efficient in reporting the work of the Board committees.

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1. Review of NSBA Workshops (2)
2. USBA Master Board Program (2)
3. Administrative Policy AA417 Fundraising (2)
4. Administrative Policy D206 Formulation of Educational Criteria for School Buildings (2)
5. Sharing Information on School Enrollment Projections with the Public (2) 
6. Follow Up on HB 264 and HB 308 Applications (4) 
7. Carson B. Smith Grant Mission and Update (4) 
8. Board Policy GP113 Board Committee Principles (4)

Description:  Under the direction of David Clay, Joel P. Jensen Middle School, Eric Perkins, Oquirrh Hills Middle School, and Amy Stutznegger, Fort Herriman Middle School, the Jordan Youth Symphony is an audition symphony chosen primarily from the middle school band and orchestra programs in Jordan School District.

Description:  Student Body Officers, Joel P. Jensen Middle School

Description:  Joel P. Jensen Middle School

Description:  Joel P. Jensen Middle School

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	Resolution of Appreciation
Vere Thomas Densley	1958 - 1985	Teacher	Mt. Jordan Middle School	Click here
Marion Larsen	1975 - 1996	Instructional Assistant	Majestic Elementary School	Click here
Darrel Glen Smith	1974 - 2004	Teacher	Midvale & Albion Middle Schools Brighton High School

Description:  Region 6 PTA Awards and Recognitions

 

Awards presented by Mrs. Dawn Ramsey, Region 6 PTA Director

 

Region 6 PTA Awards 2018

 

Support Staff

Ruth Moore- Copper Canyon Elem Secretary

Debbie Cone- Herriman High Custodian

Jodi Derrick- Mountain Shadows Elem

 

PTA Involvement

Kristine Hanks- Jordan Ridge

Marinda Jelinek- Mountain Shadows Elem

Diane Stanley- Herriman High Red Ribbon

 

Spirit of PTA

Sheri Mattle- South Jordan Middle

Pam VanWagoner- Riverton High

Amy Stephens- Rosecreek Elem

Courtnie Widerburg- Mountain Shadows

 

Spirit of Inclusivity

Acceptance Day- Jordan Ridge Elementary- Todd Hougaard

Grad Night- Bingham High- Steve James & Jodee Packer

Casey Pehrson- Herriman High- School Psychologist

 

Utah PTA Development Award

Color Me Miner Fun Run- Bingham High- Sheri Mattle & Krystal Hansen

 

Outstanding Volunteer

Christine Esplin- Jordan Ridge Elem

Beth Kunz- Riverton High

Shilo Wilson- Bluffdale Elem

Brittney Eldredge- Herriman High

Lucretia Shatzer- Mountain Shadows Elem

 

Outstanding Educator

Michael Henriksen- Riverton High- Language Arts

Jessica Lord- Herriman High- Chemistry

Kristy Johansen- Copper Canyon Elem

Joseph Milkanin- Jordan Ridge Elem

Norlene Hamann- Mountain Shadows Elem

Ryan Erwin- South Hills Middle- Theater

 

Outstanding School Administrator

James Birch- Herriman High

Dr. Tiffany Cooke- Bluffdale Elem

Annette Huff- Mountain Shadows Elementary

 

 

State Reflections Award Recipients from Region 6

Award of Excellence recipients will represent Utah at the national contest.

State Reflections Awards Recipients
Excellence	Mailee Edwards	South Hills	Dance
Excellnce	Kylan Christensen	Bingham	Literature
Excellnece	Tyler Tucker	Rosamond	Photography
Honorable Mention	Sarah Child	Jordan Ridge	Literature
Honorable Mention	Kirsten Trebesch	Bingham	Literature
Honorable Mention	Timothy Peterson	Herriman Middle	Music
Honorable Mention	Danielle Dalton	Copper Hills	Photography
Honorable Mention	Ava Simmons	Jordan Ridge	Visual Arts
Honorable Mention	Savannah Navarro	West Jordan Middle	Visual Arts
Honrable Mention	Klee Nelson	Rose Creek	Dance
Merit	Brynlee Ericson	Jordan Ridge	Dance
Merit	Rhys Stephens	Silver Crest	Film
Merit	Matthew Christensen	Elk Meadows	Film
Merit	Alex Maxfield	Joel P Jensen	Literature
Merit	Katelyn Riddle	Sunset Ridge	Music
Merit	Zara Rangoonwala	Golden Fields	Visual Arts
Merit	McKayla McGill	Rose Creed	3D

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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Administrators:	MARCH	TOTALS
Admin Licensed New	0	10
Admin Licensed Resigned	0	1
Admin Licensed Retire	0	2
Admin Licensed Transfer	0	25
Admin LOA	0	0
Admin LOA - Return	0	0
Licensed:
Licensed New	2	383
Licensed Transfer	0	164
Licensed Retire	1	2
Licensed Resigned	1	32
Licensed LOA	0	0
Licensed LOA - Return	0	5
* Enrollment Growth	0	0
* Intern	0	24
Classified:
Classified New	7	97
Classified Transfer	6	56
Classified Retired	0	12
Classified Resigned	4	52
Classified LOA	1	3
Classified LOA - Return	0	2
Classified Enrollment Growth	0	0

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 53A-11-102 be issued certificates excusing them from attending public school.

	Year-to-Date
New:	30
Renewed:	1,075
Total:	1,105

Description: 

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide bread products for the school lunch program.
Approximate annual dollar amount:  $92,000.00.  Source of funding: Food budget.

Location	Nutrition Services
Bid Item	Bread Products
Bid Number	SS18RF61

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Discussion and possible action to approve bid to refinish and repair of hardwood floors throughout the District.

Approximate annual dollar amount: $50,000.00.  Source of funding: Custodial budget.

Location	Custodial Services
Bid Item	Refinish and Repair Hardwood Floors Districtwide
Bid Number	18RF40-1

Description: 

The Board will take public comment on the amended budget for 2017-18 in accordance with policy GP 110 Public Participation at Board Meetings.

1. Public Input on Budget Amendments for the 2017-18 Fiscal Year

2. Action by Board of Education on Budget Amendments for the 2017-18 Fiscal Year

 

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