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April 23, 2023 Board Meeting Summary

  • Summary of Board Actions During Study Session on April 23, 2024

Celebrating Mountain Ridge High School
Carter Jackson, student and Makai Jackson, SBO President, talked about growing a legacy at Mountain Ridge High School and the pride everyone takes in being a MRHS Sentinel. The school theme this year is “Story of Our Lives,” due to the fact that students will remember their time at Mountain Ridge High for the rest of their lives. Makai Jackson said MRHS takes great pride in the success of its many athletic teams, programs, and clubs which were awarded state and national recognitions this year. Makai talked about the successful December charity drive ‘Season of Scarlet’ which raised a record $109,479 benefiting the For The Kids Foundation. She said the school continues to expand its legacy and write the story of MRHS which has awesome students, teachers, and staff. She concluded by saying “Together We are Sentinel Strong.”

Recognitions
Region 6 PTA Director Sonja DeLaney, Associate Director Jessica Navarro, and Awards Specialist Ann Howden presented the Region 6 PTA awards to the following:

  • Administrator
    • Abe Yospe, Foothills Elementary School
    • April Thompson, Riverton Elementary School
  • Advocacy
    • Stephanie Beck, Foothills Elementary School
  • Development
    • Danielle Gough, Fox Hollow Elementary School
    • Laurie Jo McDonald, Foothills, Elementary School
  • Elementary Educator
    • Chris Bernier, Foothills Elementary School
    • Gina Nokes, Riverton Elementary School
  • Engagement
    • Jen Gallagher, Foothills Elementary School
    • Bingham High School PTSA
  • Inclusivity
    • Julie Stuart, Foothills Elementary School
  • Secondary Educator
    • Brett Nelson, Riverton High School
    • Cris Stiles, Mt Ridge High School
    • Marc Jensen, Bingham High School
  • Spirit of PTA
    • Chantal Brown, Bingham High School
    • Heather Vanleeuwen, Jordan Ridge Elementary School
    • Megan Wilding, Blackridge Elementary School
    • Morgan Meyers, Foothills Elementary School
  • Support Staff
    • Carolyn Wood, Riverton Elementary School
    • Favio Gonzalez, Foothills Elementary School
    • Kaydee Gehrke, Black Ridge Elementary School
    • Tricia Troester, Elk Meadows Elementary School
  • Volunteer
    • Ashley Pack, Golden Fields Elementary School
    • Camille Kidman, Riverton Elementary School
    • Elissa Tran, Copper Mountain Middle School
    • Kayci Richins, Riverton Elementary School
    • Kimber Probst, Foothills Elementary School
    • Laurie Larsen, Blackridge Elementary School
    • Mackenzie Ferrin, Columbia Elementary School
  • State Winners from Region 6
    • Abe Yospe
    • Stephanie Beck
    • Danielle Gough
    • Chris Bernier
    • Jen Gallagher
    • Julie Stuart
    • Cris Stiles
    • Favia Gonzalez
    • Tricia Troester

Congratulations to all of the amazing Region 6 PTA award recipients!

Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools, recognized 220 students in the Herriman High School Choir, Orchestra, and Tour Concert Band for their recent performance at the National Veterans Day Parade in Honolulu, Hawaii. The students represented not just HHS and Jordan School District but the entire State of Utah. One of the students, Connor Price, thanked Board members for their support saying it was an incredibly valuable experience to celebrate and honor Vietnam veterans for their sacrifice on such a meaningful trip.

The Superintendent also thanked everyone involved in the Jordan Education Association’s recognition dinner and program. He said everyone did a tremendous job, including the evening’s MC, KSL’s Amanda Dickson. Dr. Godfrey congratulated the wonderful group of 18 Outstanding Educators of the Year, the Outstanding Principal of the Year, Mike Glenn, and student honorees. He said it was a night to remember.

  • Special Business Items
    The Board Approved the Following Special Business Items:
  • Amended budget for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year
  • Calendar for the 2025-26 school year
  • Portrait of a Graduate and Strategic Plan documents
  • Falcon Ridge excess property – CW land purchase sales agreement
  • Patron Comments
    Elizabeth Urie, student, expressed frustration over the discontinuation of the Debate class at Bingham High School. She said it was one of her favorite programs and it taught her how to speak and present her views. Ms. Urie asked that the program be reinstated.
  • Thom Urie, a parent, expressed disappointment over discontinuation of the Debate class at Bingham High School of which his daughter has been a part since 9 ninth grade. He said a high school debate program is a great way to prepare students for the real world and asked that it be reinstated.
  • Board Comments
  • Tracy Miller thanked the Jordan Youth Symphony for their wonderful performance prior to the Board meeting. She attended “Adam’s Family” the musical at Mountain Creek Middle School and “Shrek Jr.” at South Jordan Elementary School. Ms. Miller said the Native American Night where they celebrated the Native American culture along with 25 graduates was great and she thanked everyone involved in the JSD Wellness Night at Riverton High where families were connected with a wide variety of health and wellness resources.
  • Niki George congratulated students at JATC South who are going to Nationals in the Virtual Reality Video Gaming Writing competition and to the Copper Hills High School Chess Club for winning gold at the Utah State Championships. Ms. George also congratulated HOSA students who participated in State competitions, to Oakcrest Elementary for their great production of “Newsies,” and to Falcon Ridge Elementary School for celebrating the school’s “Sweet 16” birthday. Ms. George also thanked Region 6 PTA members for everything they do to improve the quality experiences in our schools.
  • Darrell Robinson recognized students who participated in “We the People,” congratulating Fort Herriman Middle School for taking second place in State and West Jordan Middle School for placing third in State.
  • Bryce Dunford expressed concern over possibly discontinuing the Debate class at Bingham High School saying he is hopeful someone will step up to teach Debate and keep the program going.
  • Marilyn Richards reported on the Facilities Committee which will take a field trip to see the new Juniper Elementary School on May 7.
  • Lisa Dean attended the Unified Sport Bocce Ball tournament saying it was a great event unifying all students and she thanked the many volunteers who helped to make it happen.

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

In open session, the Board reviewed the calendar survey for 2025-26, a report on enrollment trends for multi-language learners, and proposed options for support from Education Elements.

– Sandy Riesgraf, Director of Communications

  1. Study Session – Video 1 – 13:36
    1. Review of Calendar Survey for 2025-26 – 13:55 
    2. Discussion on Administrative Policy DP374 Employment Background Checks – 20:44
    3. Report on Enrollment Trends for Multi Language Learners Part 1 – 23:03
      Report on Enrollment Trends for Multi Language Learners Part 2 – Audio File
    4. Proposed Options for Support from Education Elements – Audio File
  1. Jordan Youth Symphony
    1. Jordan Youth Symphony Performance
  2. General Session – Video 2: 1:03:44
    1. Pledge of Allegiance – 1:05:01
    2. Reverence – 1:06:06
    3. Presentation – Celebrating Mountain Ridge High School – 1:07:14
    4. Resolutions of Appreciation – 1:12:32
    5. Recognitions – Region 6 PTA Awards – 1:13:27
    6. Board Member Recognitions – 1:28:48
    7. Superintendent’s Recognitions – Herriman High School Marching Band and Choir – 1:32:37
  3. Public Comments – Video 2: 1:37:34
    1. Guidelines for Public Comments
  4. General Business – Approve Consent Agenda – Video 2: 1:44:29
    1. Board Minutes
    2. Teacher and Student Success Act (TSSA) Plans for 2024-25
    3. School LAND Trust Plans for 2024-25
    4. 2023-24 Land Trust Plan Amendment for Mountain Point Elementary School
    5. LEA Specific Licenses
  5. General Business – Accept Consent Agenda – Video 2: 1:45:14
    1. Expenditures
    2. Financial Statements
    3. Personnel – Licensed and Education Support Professionals
    4. Certificates for Home Instruction
    5. Non-compliance Report
  6. Bids – Video 2: 1:46:06
    1. Herriman High School – HP Chromebooks and Google Licenses
    2. Language & Culture Services – English Language Learning Software Grades K-6
    3. Language & Culture Services – English Language Learning Software Grades K-12
    4. Teaching & Learning – Skill Struck Licenses
    5. Insurance Services – Group Voluntary Dental
    6. Insurance Services – Group Voluntary Vision
    7. Facility Services – Elevator Modernization at Oquirrh Hills Middle School
  7. Special Business Items – Video 2: 1:53:24
    1. BUDGET HEARING: Recommendation to Approve Amended Budget for the 2023-24 Fiscal Year
    2. Recommendation to Approve Calendar for 2025-26 School Year
    3. Recommendation to Approve Portrait of a Graduate and Strategic Plan Documents
    4. Recommendation to Approve Falcon Ridge Excess Property – CW Land Purchase Sales Agreement
  8. Information Items – Video 2: 2:27:09
    1. Superintendent’s Report
  9. Discussion Items – Video 2: 2:28:57
    1. Committee Reports and Comments by Board Members
  10. Adjourn – Video 2: 2:42:44
    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
Board of Education
Tracy J. Miller, President – Precinct 3
Niki George, First Vice President – Precinct 6
Darrell Robinson, Second Vice President – Precinct 1
Brian W. Barnett, Member – Precinct 2
Lisa Dean, Member – Precinct 7
Bryce Dunford, Member – Precinct 5
Marilyn Richards, Member – Precinct 4

 

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