May 27, 2025 Board Meeting Summary

• Summary of Board Actions During Study Session on May 27, 2025

Celebrating South Jordan Middle School
Uiha Langi, Student Body Officer, described South Jordan Middle School as a special place where all students have the opportunity to excel and there is high student achievement. Uiha said that student achievement would not be possible without amazing teachers and their guidance along the way to help students become the best version of themselves. He thanked teachers who shape students at South Jordan Middle in academics, the arts, and athletics. Uiha said there are also many unsung heroes among the staff who work very hard to make sure all student needs are met at the school. At South Jordan Middle kindness is central to everything they do and Uiha said there is always someone to lift you and catch you if you happen to fall. He also pointed out that students always strive to improve South Jordan Middle and want to leave the school a better place than when they first arrived.

Recognitions
Jordan Education Foundation Director Mike Haynes recognized the top ten 2025 JEF “Outstanding Education Support Professional” award winners.

Congratulations to the following:

• Bryan Pursell, Transportation
• Kris Wishart, Purchasing
• Laurel Bigler, Herriman High School
• Luanne Sullivan, South Valley School
• Natalie Terry, Oquirrh Hills Middle School
• Jeff Welch, Elk Meadows Elementary School
• Dan Parko, Information Systems
• Allison Kunz, Joel P. Jensen Middle School
• Susi Liong, South Jordan Middle School
• Mchelle Emmons, Oak Leaf Elementary School
• Carolyn Crow, Preschool/CDC

Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools, said he is looking forward to a strong end to this school year and has felt universally supported throughout the year. Superintendent Godfrey said he cannot imagine loving his job more than he does and is looking forward to exciting things to come. Dr. Godfrey congratulated the incredible Education Support Professionals doing amazing work in our schools and buildings, saying we have the best around. He also congratulated the West Jordan High girls softball team on their State title and winning the tournament with class and said it was great to see the Mountain Ridge High student percussion ensemble doing so well this year. Dr. Godfrey thanked the Board for supporting so many great things happening in Jordan School District.

• Special Business Items
  The Board approved the following special business items:
• 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees
• 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals
• Revisions to Administrative Policy AA418 Discipline of Students – Staff Responsibilities
• Revisions to Administrative Policy AS67 Discipline of Students
• Revisions to Administrative Policy DP378 Employee Code of Conduct
• Revisions to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Parent Leave
• Revisions to Administrative Policy GP104 Board Officers and Appendix Procedures for the Elections of Board Officers

• Patron Comments
• Katie Irion, a parent, expressed concern over the banning of the book “Speak” in JSD. She said her daughter read the book and together they had a very healthy, safe conversation regarding the content. Ms. Irion said the message of this book should be taught in the classroom in a safe place. She urged Board members to read the book.
• Jenny Cowen, a parent, has been a long-time volunteer on the JSD Literary Selection Committee because of her passion for books and reading. She asked Board members why they are allowing a few complaints to supercede the actual process of banning books.
• Cindy Mitchell, an employee, expressed concern over three books that have recently been banned in JSD, while previously approved for classroom use. Ms. Mitchell questioned the process used to determine which books should be banned. She asked the Board to revisit the book ban process and put the books back on shelves in JSD school libraries.
• Bryan Call, a parent, said the way JSD policies are written there are unintended consequences for some groups or activities to pay unfair fees for the use of facilities. He asked that the Board to revisit the policies.
• Amy Ludlow, an employee, asked Board members to consider a pay increase for speech language pathologists in Jordan School District.
• Cindy DuNamur, a parent, said the Mountain Ridge High percussion ensemble had an extremely successful year but she expressed concerns over the District’s indoor rental program. Ms. DuNamur believes the rental fees being charged for students to practice are not reasonable and asked the Board to review the rental fees.
• Crystal Hansen, a parent and employee, has read all three books recently banned from JSD classrooms and is concerned that banning books like this will take away learning opportunities for students. She also expressed concern over the process now in place to ban books.
• Angie Lucas, a parent and author, said she trusts librarians and does not think a few people should have the power to ban books from schools. She expressed concern over the recent banning of three books in JSD, saying they did not rise to the level of inappropriate material.
• Megan Holyoak, an employee, spoke on behalf of a professional association which she says tries to give the best possible experience to students in the Performing Arts. The association expressed concern over costs associated with rental and custodial fees for hosting events in JSD schools.

• Board Comments
• Niki George attended the Spring Soiree at Majestic Elementary Arts Academy saying the school is making astonishing progress with students. Ms. George attended a number of CTE events and spring plays at Jordan Hills Elementary, Fox Hollow Elementary, and Antelope Canyon Elementary School. She thanked all the teachers and others who work so hard to make the performances possible. Ms. George reminded Board members the Joint Legislative Committee pre-delegate assembly is ready to go and invited Board members to submit questions for a panel discussion.
• Bryce Dunford recognized Dr. Anthony Godfrey for his six-year anniversary as Superintendent of Jordan School District, saying hiring him was one of the greatest accomplishments of Mr. Dunford’s time on the Board.
• Brian Barnett reported on the Facilities Committee which he says has completed exploring the Midas Creek feeder alignment and is ready to present some options to the Board. Mr. Barnett reported that the committee has finished its evaluation of all properties to determine if the District has a surplus, and their review of a boundary change map to reduce bus routes is complete. He said the committee continues to work on a list of possible boundary change triggers and is studying possible boundary changes to relieve over enrollment at Sunset Ridge Middle School.
• Darrell Robinson recognized the Mountain Ridge High School percussion ensemble on a very successful year. He said they not only placed first or second in State competitions, the ensemble was the first to compete in World Championships where they made it to the semi-finals.
• Lisa Dean attended a Language and Culture Services event where they celebrated students receiving certificates for learning the English language. She also recognized the West Jordan High and Copper Hills High School Combined Chamber Orchestra on creating something wonderful and having a successful year. Ms. Dean recognized the West Jordan High School girls softball team for winning the 5A State Title for the first time in the school’s history. Ms. Dean reminded everyone about the upcoming Jordan Education Foundation Golf Classic on June 26 and that the Salt Lake County free “My County Rec Pass” program is available once again to children from birth to 18 years old.
• Erin Burrow attended the Kauri Sue Hamilton musical “Shrek” and said it was so much fun. She also attended the JATC South plant sale, the Entrepeneur Event for CTE students at JATC South, the middle and high school Art Shows, the Unified Golf event at Glennmore, the CTE Film and Video Showcase where she loved seeing all the creativity, the CTE Internship Appreciation Luncheon, the JSD Retirement Dinner which she described as a lovely evening, and the Columbia Elementary School lunch debt relief event.

Closed, Study Session
In closed session, Board members discussed personnel, property, potential litigation, and negotiations.

In open session, the Board reviewed a 2025 Gifted & Talented Evaluation Report, the open house for Frog Street Curriculum approval, and discussed adoption of the Wayfinder curriculum for elementary school counselors. Board members received an update on the West Jordan High School remodel project, enrollment considerations within the District Strategic Plan Pillars and they discussed Esports in Jordan School District schools.

– Sandy Riesgraf, Director of Communications

1. Study Session – 9:50
   1. Gifted & Talented Evaluation Report 2025 – 10:26
   2. Review of Open House for Frog Street Curriculum Approval – 1:07:32
   3. Discussion on Adoption of Wayfinder Curriculum as Per Administrative Policy DE501 Curriculum Adoption and Review Committee – 1:13:41
   4. Update on West Jordan High School Remodel Progress – 1:30:08
   5. Discussion on Esports in Jordan School District – 1:58:00
   6. Enrollment Considerations – 5:36:11
2. General Session – 2:43:14
   1. Pledge of Allegiance – 2:44:14
   2. Reverence – 2:45:18
   3. Presentation – Celebrating South Jordan Middle School – 2:46:40
   4. Resolutions of Appreciation – 2:50:54
   5. Recognitions – Jordan Education Foundation Outstanding Education Support Professionals – 2:52:01
   6. Board Member Recognitions – 3:09:42
   7. Superintendent’s Recognitions – 3:37:25
3. Public Comments – 3:41:42
   1. Guidelines for Public Comments
4. General Business – Approve Consent Agenda – 4:11:43
   1. Board Minutes
   2. Revised Board Meeting Calendar 2025-26
   3. Esports in Jordan School District
5. General Business – Accept Consent Agenda – 4:21:38
   1. Expenditures
   2. Financial Statements
   3. Personnel – Licensed and Education Support Professionals
   4. Certificates for Home Instruction
   5. Non-compliance Report
6. Bids – 4:22:32
   1. Mountain Creek Middle School – HP Chromebooks & Licenses
   2. Career and Technical Education – CTE Computer Lab Replacement
   3. Information Systems – Google Workspace for Education Plus Licenses
   4. Special Education – Comprehensive Individually Administered Academic Achievement Tests
   5. Special Education – Complete Stand-Alone Preschool Curriculum
   6. Facility Services – Construction Management/General Contractor (CM/GC) Services for West Jordan High School Remodel
7. Special Business Items – 4:38:32
   1. Recommendation to Approve 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Licensed Employees
   2. Recommendation to Approve 2025-26 Negotiated Agreement for Education Support Professionals
   3. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy AA418 Discipline of Students – Staff Responsibilities
   4. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy AS67 Discipline of Students
   5. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy DP378 Employee Code of Conduct
   6. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Administrative Policy DP380 Maternity/Parent Leave
   7. Recommendation to Approve Revisions to Board Policy GP104 Board Officers and Appendix Procedures for the Election of Board Officers
8. Information Items – 4:49:08
   1. Superintendent’s Report
9. Discussion Items – 4:50:36
   1. Committee Reports and Comments by Board Members
10. Adjourn – 6:55:57 
    1. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session
11. Closed Session
    1. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
    2. Property
    3. Potential Litigation
    4. Negotiations
    5. Security