Meeting Agenda
1.
STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING  - 4:00 p.m.
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. Technology Use in Schools
1.B. Board Professional Development
1.C. Review of Administrative Policy AA445 Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy
1.D. Reporting Required by Utah Code 53G-6-11-1101

1.E. Continued Discussion on Potential Changes to Administrative Policy AA417 Fundraising 
1.F. Review of Board Policies GP113 through GP115

1.G. Board and Superintendent Reports and Comments
2. Motion to go into Closed Session
3. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
3.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)      
3.B. Property
3.C. Potential Litigation 
3.D. Negotiations
3.E. Security
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Meeting: August 11, 2026 Mountain Time - Study Session
Subject:
1.
STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING  - 4:00 p.m.
The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below.
 
Subject:
1.A. Technology Use in Schools
Presenter:
Mr. Richard Culatta, CEO, International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) and Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Description:
Discussion on evidence-based practices based on screen use in schools.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction, Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will have the opportunity to ask questions and gain insight on the effective use of screen time in education.
 
Subject:
1.B. Board Professional Development
Presenter:
Ms. Erin Barrow, Board Member
Description:
Reports from Board members on experiences with individual America 250 projects.
Strategic Plan Pillars: Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will report on their experiences and discuss the America 250 professional development projects.
Subject:
1.C. Review of Administrative Policy AA445 Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy
Presenter:
Mr. Michael Heaps, Director, Information Systems
Description:
Review of proposed updates to the policy to comply with changes to Utah Code 53G-7-1003.
Strategic Plan Pillars: High Quality Instruction, Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will review the proposed changes with potential final approval at the next business meeting.
Subject:
1.D. Reporting Required by Utah Code 53G-6-11-1101
Presenter:
Mr. Brad Sorensen, Administrator of Schools; and Mr. Bryan Veazie, District Athletic Director
Description:
Review of requirements in Utah Code 53G-6-11-1101.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for Every Learner
Desired Outcome: Information to the Board with possible direction to staff; no action required.
Subject:

1.E. Continued Discussion on Potential Changes to Administrative Policy AA417 Fundraising 
Presenter:
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
Description:
Review of changes suggested in the June 9, 2026 study session and the recommendation to divide the current policy into a separate policy for each level.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Culture of Belonging; Opportunities for All Learners; Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will hold discussion with a potential vote to finalize the revisions.
 
Subject:
1.F. Review of Board Policies GP113 through GP115
Presenter:
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, Board Policy Committee
Description:
Monthly review of Governance Process (GP), Board/Superintendent Connection (B/SC), and Executive Limitations (EL) policies as prescribed by Board policy GP108 Meeting Planning.
Strategic Plan Pillar: Effective Communication
Desired Outcome: Board members will read the policies and make suggestions for revisions, if needed.

GP113 Board Committee Principles

GP114 Board Representation on District Committees & Other Organizations

GP115 Policy Development
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1.G. Board and Superintendent Reports and Comments
Description:

Board members and the Superintendent may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed.
  1. Facilities Advisory Committee - Brian W. Barnett, Chair
  2. Finance & Audit Advisory Committee - Bryce Dunford, Chair
  3. Government Relations Advisory Committee - Suzanne Wood, Chair
  4. Policy Review Committee - Bryce Dunford, Chair
  5. Joint Relations - Education Support Professionals (ESP) - Darrell Robinson, Liaison
  6. Jordan Education Access Committee (JEAC) - Suzanne Wood, Liaison
  7. Jordan Parent Advisory Committee (JPAC) - Erin Barrow, Representative
  8. Licensed Employee Advisory Committee (LEAC) - Lisa Dean, Representative
  9. Board Bulletin - Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools
  10. Portrait of a Graduate - Niki George and Brian W. Barnett
  11. Organizations with Board Representation
    1. Joint Legislative Committee (JLC) - Niki George, Representative
    2. Jordan Education Foundation - Lisa Dean, Representative
    3. PTA Representative - Erin Barrow, Representative
    4. Salt Lake County Parks & Recreation - Lisa Dean, Representative
    5. Utah High School Activities Association Board of Trustees - Bryce Dunford, Representative
    6. Utah School Boards Association - Niki George, Region 9 Board of Directors Representative
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2. Motion to go into Closed Session
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3. POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
3.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)      
Subject:
3.B. Property
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3.C. Potential Litigation 
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3.D. Negotiations
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3.E. Security

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