Public Meeting Minutes: May 26, 2020 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

1.

STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 4:00 p.m.

Description: The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below.

1.A. School Dismissal Update

Speaker(s): Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

Description:

Updated information on school dismissal.

Desired outcome: Board members will have the opportunity to ask questions and the public to hear discussion on the topic.

1.B. Continued Discussion on Delayed Start Options for South Jordan and Blackridge Elementary Schools

Speaker(s): Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President; and Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Description:

Continued discussion on options for year-round schools in the event of a delayed school start due to COVID-19; Results of survey and decision.

Desired outcome: Board members will make a decision and give staff direction on next steps with a formal vote in the business meeting.

Attachments: (1)

YRE Calendar Options Survey Presentation

1.C. Discussion of Long-term Solutions for Blackridge Elementary School

Speaker(s): Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Description:

Discuss options for moving Blackridge Elementary School to a traditional calendar by the 2021-22 school year.
Desired outcome: Board members will give staff direction on next steps.

1.D. Discussion of Long-term Solutions for South Jordan Elementary School

Speaker(s): Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Description:

Discuss options for moving South Jordan Elementary School to a traditional calendar by the 2021-22 school year.

Desired outcome: Board members will give staff direction on next steps.

1.E. Summary of Graduation Plans for Jordan District High Schools

Speaker(s): Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools - High School Level

Description:

Summary of each high school’s graduation plan for the Class of 2020.

Desired outcome: Provide information to Board members.

1.F. District Budget Discussion

Speaker(s): Mr. Matt Young, Chair, District Finance & Audit Board Advisory Committee

Description:

Board discussion regarding where District spending can be reduced.

Desired outcome: Board members will give staff direction.

2.

GENERAL SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.

2.A. Recognitions

2.B. Board Member Recognitions

2.C. Superintendent’s Recognitions

3. Public Comments

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.

4. General Business - Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items

Speaker(s): Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Description: Routine items on the Consent Agenda not requiring public discussion by the Board may be adopted by one single motion. A Board member may request to remove an item from the consent agenda for individual discussion and consideration.

4.A. Board Minutes

Attachments: (2)

4.B. Interlocal Agreement for School Resource Officer

4.C. Revised Board Meeting Calendar 2019-20

Attachments: (1)

Board meetings 2019-20 final_REVISED

5. General Business - Motion to Accept Consent Agenda

5.A. Expenditures

Attachments: (2)

5.B. Financial Statements

Attachments: (1)

Financial Report - April 2020

5.C. Personnel – Licensed and Education Support Professionals

Description:

Administrators:	APRIL	TOTALS
Admin Licensed New	0	32
Admin Licensed Resigned	0	1
Admin Licensed Retire	0	1
Admin Licensed Transfer	0	63
Admin LOA	0	0
Admin LOA - Return	0	1
Licensed:
Licensed New	1	523
Licensed Transfer	0	282
Licensed Retire	0	4
Licensed Resigned	0	41
Licensed LOA	0	2
Licensed LOA - Return	1	2
* Enrollment Growth	0	0
* Intern	0	24
Education Support Professionals:
Classified New	2	183
Classified Transfer	2	108
Classified Retired	2	21
Classified Resigned	1	76
Classified LOA	0	3
Classified LOA - Return	1	2
Classified Enrollment Growth	0	0

5.D. Recommendation to Issue Certificates for Home Instruction

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 53G-6-204 be issued certificates excusing them from attending public school.

	Year-to-Date
New:	10
Returning:	828
Total:	838

6. Bids

6.A. Hidden Valley Middle School - HP Computers

Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to HP Computers, Monitors and Elite books for the new Hidden Valley Middle School. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 88,303.60. Source of funding: School Start up Technology Supplies.

Location	Hidden Valley Middle School
Bid Item	HP Computers
Bid Number	State Contract MA2785

6.B. Hayden Peak Elementary School - Chromebooks, Licenses and Carts

Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to provide each classroom at Hayden Peak Elementary School with Chromebooks, Licenses and Carts and enable every student to have daily access to digital learning that is part of their curriculum. Total amount of recommended expenditure: $ 68,223.72. Source of funding: School Technology Supplies.

Location	Hayden Peak Elementary School
Bid Item	Chromebooks, Licenses and Carts
Bid Number	State Contract MA2785

6.C. Hidden Valley Middle School - Musical Instruments

Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to musical instruments for the music programs at the new Hidden Valley Middle School. Bid Amount: $151,227.27. Source of funding: School Start Up - Equipment.

Location	Hidden Valley Middle School
Bid Item	Musical Instruments
Bid Number	20RF104

Bid Item

Bid Number

6.D. Teaching and Learning - Open Up Resources Math Curriculum

Description:

Discussion and possible action to approve bid to purchase Open Up Resource Math Curriculum. The initial expenditure is for sixth grade for consumable materials only. If seventh and eighth grades adopt Open Up Resource Math Curriculum, the consumable materials are not expected to be purchased because it is an online program. Total estimated expenditure: $150,745.00. Source of funding: Title IV A Grant.

Location	Teaching and Learning
Bid Item	Open Up Resources Math Curriculum
Bid Number	SS20BV33

7. Special Business Items

7.A. Recommendation to Approve New Policy DP379 LEA-Specific Educator License Requirements

Speaker(s): Dr. June LeMaster, Administrator of Human Resources

Description:

Recommendation and possible action to approve new policy regarding LEA-specific licensing.

*Public Input Regarding New Policy DP379 LEA-Specific Educator License Requirements
Action by Board of Education on New Policy DP379 LEA-Specific Educator License Requirements

Attachments: (1)

DP379 LEA Specific Licenses

7.B. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Board Policy Ends 401 Student Achievement

Speaker(s): Mr. Bryce Dunford, Board President

Description:

Recommendation and possible action to approve revisions regarding achievement for elementary level students.

*Public Input Regarding Revisions to Board Policy Ends 401 Student Achievement
Action by Board of Education on Revisions to Board Policy Ends 401 Student Achievement

Attachments: (1)

E401 revised_TENTATIVE

7.C. Recommendation to Approve Giving Direction to Staff to Begin Development of a Plan to Move the ALPS Program from Jordan Ridge Elementary School and Begin Boundary Change Process

Speaker(s): Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Description:

Recommendation and possible action to begin developing a plan to move the ALPS program from Jordan Ridge Elementary School to facilitate a possible boundary change involving schools in the South Jordan area.

*Public Input Regarding on Giving Direction to Staff to Begin Development of a Plan to Move the ALPS Program from Jordan Ridge Elementary School and Begin Boundary Change Process
Action by Board of Education on Giving Direction to Staff to Begin Development of a Plan to Move the ALPS Program from Jordan Ridge Elementary School and Begin Boundary Change Process

7.D. Recommendation to Approve Delayed Start Options for Blackridge Elementary School

Speaker(s): Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Description:

Recommendation and possible action for an alternative calendar for the year-round schools in the event of a delayed school start due to COVID-19.

*Public Input Regarding Delayed Start Options for Blackridge Elementary School
Action by Board of Education on Delayed Start Options for Blackridge Elementary School

7.E. Recommendation to Approve Delayed Start Options for South Jordan Elementary School

Speaker(s): Mr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent

Description:

Recommendation and possible action for an alternative calendar for the year-round schools in the event of a delayed school start due to COVID-19.

*Public Input Regarding Delayed Start Options for South Jordan Elementary School
Action by Board of Education on Delayed Start Options for South Jordan Elementary School

7.F. Recommendation to Approve Plans for Jordan Cup and Performances

Speaker(s): Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools; and Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools - High School Level

Description:

Recommendation and possible action to authorize athletic competitions and fine arts performances for Jordan District schools this summer.

*Public Input Regarding Plans for the Jordan Cup and Performances
Action by Board of Education on Plans for the Jordan Cup and Performances

7.G. Motion to Recess from the Board of Education Meeting and to Meet as the Local Building Authority of Jordan School District

8.

LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

Speaker(s): Mr. Bryce Dunford, President, Board of Directors

8.A. Approval of Minutes from April 28, 2020 Meeting

Speaker(s): Mr. Bryce Dunford, President, Board of Directors

Attachments: (1)

Minutes LBA of JSD - April 28, 2020

8.B. PUBLIC HEARING: Consideration to Approve Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds

Description:

*Receive Public Input Regarding Issuance of Lease Revenue Bonds and Potential Economic Impact of the Proposed Project on the Private Sector
Potential Discussion by the Board of Directors Regarding the Issuance of the Lease Revenue Bonds

8.C. Motion to Adjourn the Meeting of the Local Building Authority of Jordan School District and Reconvene as the Board of Education of Jordan School District

9. Information Items

9.A. Superintendent’s Report

Speaker(s): Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools

10. Discussion Items

10.A. Committee Reports and Comments by Board Members

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

11. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session

12.

POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION

12.A. Character and Compentence of Individuals (Peronnel)

12.B. Property

12.C. Potential Litigation

12.D. Negotiations

12.E. Security

May 26, 2020 Mountain Time - Study Session and Business Meeting

STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 4:00 p.m.

GENERAL SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 6:30 p.m.

LOCAL BUILDING AUTHORITY OF JORDAN SCHOOL DISTRICT

POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION

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