April 28, 2020 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

Discussion on proposals for graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2020.

Update on the potential for summer tournaments and performances for Jordan District schools.

Discussion of guidelines recently outlined in an email sent to students, parents and administrators. 

Information regarding any possible changes to the TSSA Plan approval process.

Further discussion on how to move elementary schools currently on a year-round calendar to a traditional calendar.

Further discussion on the year-round calendar for the next school year.

Discussion on an agreement with developers regarding the Olympia Hills development. 

Suggested updates to the policy regarding student overnight travel in conjunction with updates to school fees.

Continued discussion on Board policy regarding elementary level student achievement and goals. 

Continued discussion on RSL Academy buying its building instead of leasing it.  

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. 

UPDATED:  Discussion and possible action to provide virtual graduation services for each of the high schools in Jordan School District, since traditional graduations are not possible at this time.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $99,000.00.  Source of funding:  CARES Act Funding.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide seven (7) vehicles for the Driver’s Education Program.  Bid Amount: $128,100.00.  Source of funding:  Driver’s Education Vehicle Fund.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide remodeling services when needed to the existing Portable Classrooms throughout the District. It is estimated that they will do between 6 - 8 portables per year.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $44,730.00 per portable.  Source of funding:  Capital Outlays Portable Classroom Construction Budget.

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to replace the old student desks and chairs at Jordan Ridge Elementary School.  Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 100,291.24.  Source of funding:  School Supplies Budget.

1. *Public Input on Budget Amendments

2. Action by Board of Education on Budget Amendment

Recommendation and possible action to approve proposed school LAND Trust Plans for 2020-21 in accordance with USBE rule R277-477-3(10).

1. *Public Input Regarding Proposed School LAND Trust Plans for 2020-21
2. Action by Board of Education on Proposed School LAND Trust Plans for 2020-21

1. *Public Input Regarding Approval of the Resolution

2. Action by Board of Education on Resolution Directing the Board of Directors of the Local Building Authority of Jordan School District to Undertake a Certain Project Through the Issuance and Sale by the Authority of its Lease Revenue Bonds; Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Certain Agreements and Documents Required in Connection Therewith; And Related Matters

1. *Public Input Regarding Approval of the Resolution

2. Action by Board of Directors on Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Lease Revenue Bonds; Providing for Certain Terms for the Bonds; And Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of Certain Agreements and Documents Required in Connection with the Bond Issuance; And Related Matters