June 9, 2026 Board Meeting Summary

• Summary of Board Actions During Study Session on June 9, 2026

Budget Presentation for the 2026-27 School Year
Business Administrator John Larsen presented the proposed 2026-27 budget of $969 million to the Board of Education during the District’s annual budget hearing. The Board adopted the 2025-26 final amended budget, the 2026-27 proposed budget and authorized any budget adjustments necessary to reflect funds received from the Certified Tax Rate.

Superintendent Godfrey thanked Mr. Larsen and his staff for their work preparing the budget. He expressed appreciation to everyone who works hard to take such care with taxpayer dollars, making sure they are accounted for and spent in an intentional way. Dr. Godfrey said the budget reflects Board and District priorities in providing the best education possible for students. He said the budget is a very complicated process and taxpayer dollars are used in a way that makes the most sense, making the most of taxpayer funds.

Mr. Larsen summarized three main points of the 2026-27 budget, which were: 1) Proposed Negotiated Salary Agreements; 2) School meal price increases for students and adults; and 3) No Truth in Taxation

Mr. Larsen then reviewed the following aspects of the 2026-27 proposed budget:

• Student enrollment is projected to be 55,130 students
• WPU increase of 4.2%
• A one-time $25 million transfer from the general fund to the self-insurance fund
• Declining debt payments and the associated debt service tax rate

Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, Superintendent of Schools, said scheduling graduation ceremonies over two days has worked out really well and speaking at five of them was a great time. Superintendent Godfrey said he loves hearing from students and principals at graduation and is thrilled to be a part of the celebrations.

Dr. Godfrey gave a shout out to everyone working throughout the summer to prepare for the school year to come.

Special Business Items
The Board approved social studies graduation requirements.

• Board Comments
• Niki George said there was such good energy at graduation ceremonies last week. She expressed appreciation for Dr. Godfrey speaking at so many of the ceremonies and making an impact. Ms. George reported on the USBA which held their pre-delegate and delegate assemblies recently and said it was a very informative meeting. Ms. George expressed appreciation to lawmakers who attended.
• Suzanne Wood recognized South Jordan Elementary School Principal Beth Pollock for giving her students such a great experience at the end of year Field Day with an event involving a number of Olympic athletes. Ms. Wood said little time was given to organize the event, but it came together and was such a meaningful experience with Olympians interacting with students.
• Brian Barnett reported on the Facilities Committee saying there is a preview of 2027 summer projects now available.
• Erin Barrow thanked everyone who helped with graduation ceremonies saying she enjoyed speaking at Valley High School’s graduation and attending several others. Ms. Barrow said the ceremonies had beautiful energy and atmospheres.
• Lisa Dean said she appreciated attending the graduation ceremonies last week and graduates give her hope for the future. She expressed appreciation for everyone who helped to make the graduations a success. Ms. Dean thanked everyone for their cooperative efforts making the Heartland Elementary School walking bridge a reality. She reminded everyone that the Jordan Education Foundation summer golf tournament is June 25 at Glenmoor Golf Course in South Jordan.

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

In open session the Board continued a discussion on changes to social studies graduation credits and reviewed Administrative Policy AA417 Fundraising. Board members discussed an individual book study to support Board members’ professional development.

– Sandy Riesgraf, Director of Communications

1. Study Session – 13:01
   1. Continued Discussion on Changes to Social Studies Graduation Credits – 13:37
   2. Review of Administrative Policy AA417 Fundraising – Part I – 1:08:14
      Review of Administrative Policy AA417 Fundraising – Part II – 4:39:35
   3. Review of Board Policies GP113 through GP115 – 4:46:07
   4. Board Professional Development – 4:47:17
2. Budget Hearing For The 2026-27 School Year – 2:22:55
   1. Pledge of Allegiance – 2:23:34
   2. Reverence – 2:24:09
   3. Budget Presentation – 2:25:06
   4. Patron Comments
   5. Action by Board of Education on Budget Adoption – 3:54:05
3. General Session – 4:00:47
   1. Board Member Recognitions
   2. Superintendent’s Recognitions
4. Public Comments – 4:10:09
5. General Business – Motion to Approve Consent Agenda Items – 4:10:32
   1. Board Minutes
6. General Business – Motion to Accept Consent Agenda – 4:12:49
   1. Expenditures
   2. Financial Statements
   3. Non-compliance Report
7. Bids – 4:13:24
   1. Information Systems – Windows Device Management Software Ivanti
   2. Information Systems – Palo Alto Firewall 3-Year Support and Pro Services
   3. Custodial/Energy Services – WeatherTrak Controllers
8. Special Business Items – 4:18:36
   1. Recommendation to Approve Social Studies Graduation Requirements
9. Information Items – 4:28:40
   1. Superintendent’s Report
10. Discussion Items – 4:29:46
    1. Committee Reports and Comments by Board Members
    2. Topics for Bulletin Board
11. Motion to Adjourn to Closed Session – 4:51:53
12. Closed Session
    1. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)
    2. Property
    3. Potential Litigation
    4. Negotiations
    5. Security