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Jordan District board meeting, Aug 25, 2026

5 h 33 min · 4 public speakers

School closures ▶ 53:07Enrollment ▶ 35:03

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Jordan school board approves revised acceptable use and fundraising policies 3:35:20

  • Brian W. Barnett said schools in the West Jordan High School feeder system had triggered the district's review policy and that the Facilities Committee recommended no action be taken this year. 35:03
  • During the study session, board members marked priorities among summer capital projects, and Bryce Dunford said the Facilities Committee was recommending a budget of $7.5 million. 1:11:35
  • The board unanimously approved a motion to retire policy AA417 and approve new fundraising policies for high schools, middle schools and elementary schools. 3:38:45

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Item by item (15)
  1. Student network acceptable use policy 11:17
    • A district staff member presented a revised draft that replaced the word policy with directive and added language tied to the district's Portrait of a Graduate. 12:33
    • One board member said the community did not feel united in using digital resources and asked about adding a word such as appropriately or safely, and another board member suggested the phrase curious thinkers and intentional users. 14:40
    • The staff member read revised wording on the school community being united in the safe use of digital resources in schools and asked that the policy be approved that night because the law was effective for this school year. 20:25
  2. Fundraising policies by school level 25:38
    • A staff member said one change added Sub for Santa as an example of how the $10,000 raised in the charitable effort and kept at a school could be used. 26:00
    • One board member said it would be wiser to wait one more meeting and send the policy to parent committees, and another board member asked whether the board could amend the policy later. 30:30
  3. Declining enrollment review for feeder system 34:46
    • Brian W. Barnett said the Facilities Committee recommended no action this year and would continue to monitor building use, with updated enrollment projections expected in a couple of months. 35:03
    • A staff member cited an enrollment bubble and the use of Title I funds to reduce class sizes as factors behind the recommendation. 39:14
    • One board member said waiting another year was not a problem but asked for a long-term plan that included the future use of school property, and another board member suggested making that a Facilities Committee agenda item. 41:46
  4. Summer capital projects priorities 1:06:36
    • Bryce Dunford said the committee proposed cutting the summer projects budget from the normal $15 million to $7.5 million and that spending more would dig into capital project reserves. 1:11:46
    • A staff member advised board members not to identify dollar amounts for specific projects so the district could get the best bid price. 1:14:25
    • A staff member said the night's process was direction to staff to move projects to design, with a decision on bids in November and a vote on funding in the spring. 2:03:17
  5. America 250 challenge reports 2:05:18
    • Niki George said the board had committed to the America 250 Challenge given to students and invited members to report on their experiences. 2:05:18
    • Niki George and Erin Barrow described books they read about the Revolutionary period. 2:09:05
    • Niki George paused the item until after the business meeting. 2:33:17
  6. Business meeting opening 2:33:17
    • Niki George opened the business meeting and said all members of the Board of Education were present. 2:33:17
    • A staff member led the Pledge of Allegiance, and the superintendent read a proverb. 2:53:27
  7. Recognitions 2:54:15
    • Erin Barrow thanked teachers, ESPs, bus drivers, parents, grandparents, guardians and volunteers. 2:55:38
    • Lisa Dean recognized the West Jordan High School boys track and field team, which won its first state title this past spring. 2:56:29
    • A district staff member recognized the efforts of teachers and other staff in preparing for the school year. 3:00:24
  8. Public comment 3:01:24
    • Several speakers at public comment raised concerns about immigration enforcement near schools and asked the district for clear guidance, staff training and communication to families. 3:05:26
    • A speaker invited classes to take part in watershed cleanup days of service. 3:16:17
    • An emailed comment read by a staff member described a positive start to the school year and linked it to investment in support staff. 3:18:12
  9. Minutes and consent agenda 3:21:40
    • Lisa Dean moved to approve the board minutes and later moved to accept the consent agenda. 3:22:03
    • The motion to approve the board minutes carried unanimously. 3:22:25
  10. Bids 3:22:58
    • Erin Barrow asked about awarding legal services to two firms, and a speaker said that was consistent with past practice. 3:23:31
    • A staff member said schools choose whether to buy the classroom management software, which costs approximately $1 to $1.30 per student. 3:26:05
    • A bid related to Destiny carried unanimously. 3:32:58
    • The bid for elevator maintenance and repair carried unanimously. 3:24:41
  11. Policy approvals 3:33:30
    • A staff member said nearly all of the policy changes came from requirements in a new state law passed in the last legislative session, except a few tied to the Portrait of a Graduate. 3:36:34
    • One board member said they would vote in favor of the fundraising policies but would have been more excited to do so in September. 3:40:32
    • The board unanimously approved the motion to retire AA417 and approve policies AA417A, AA417B and AA417C. 3:38:45
  12. Superintendent and board member reports 3:41:52
    • Erin Barrow said a JPAC meeting was planned for November 5 at the Jordan Learning Center. 3:43:12
    • A board member asked whether others would discuss having an auditor review library book processes, and one board member said there was no need for an internal audit. 3:49:24
    • Niki George proposed canceling the October 27 board meeting, and a motion was made to move that business meeting to October 13. 4:08:20
  13. Board bulletin timing and topics 4:25:58
    • One board member said they would vote for an issue every other month with two topics each. 4:34:03
    • Niki George said ideas would be sent to communications and the next issue would go out in September. 4:36:27
  14. America 250 reports and professional development 4:38:00
    • Suzanne Wood and Lisa Dean shared their America 250 activities. 4:58:13
    • Niki George asked that book suggestions be sent to a member of the executive committee, which would bring a recommendation the board can ratify. 5:19:28
    • Darrell Robinson presented education websites and authors followed for professional development. 5:20:26
  15. Closed session 5:32:10
    • Erin Barrow moved to go into closed session for character and competence of individuals, property, potential litigation, negotiations and security. 5:32:27

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