Category Archives: From the Board

Oct. 13 Board Meeting Update

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You are invited to a meeting of the Board of Education of Jordan School District on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at the JATC South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue, Riverton, Utah. The study session begins at 4 p.m. The regular Board Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

The Oct. 13 Board meeting agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Administrative policies that will be discussed include AA408 Fees. Board policies that will be discussed include GP100 Global Governance Commitment, GP101 Governing Style, GP105 Board President’s Role, GP106Board First Vice President’s Role , GP107 Board Second Vice President’s Role, GP111 Type of Meetings, GP112Closed Sessions of the Board and GP114 Board Representation on District Committees and Other Organizations.

. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas.

Sept. 8 Board Study Session Update

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The Sept. 8 Board study session agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Administrative policies that will be discussed include DP344 Vacation Schedule for Twelve-Month Personnel.  Board policies that will be discussed include a review of GP116 through GP119. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

Aug. 25 Board Meeting Update

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You are invited to a meeting of the Board of Education of Jordan School District on Tuesday, Aug. 25 at the JATC South Campus, 12723 S. Park Avenue, Riverton, Utah. The study session begins at 4 p.m. The regular Board Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Patrons may view the general session online at boardmeeting.jordandistrict.org.

The Aug. 25 Board meeting agenda is now available on our Board meetings page. Administrative policies that will be discussed include AA445 Student Information Network Acceptable Use Policy, and AA417 Fundraising. You can also use the following links to the printed and detailed agendas.

Congratulations Jordan School District 2025 Class of Retirees

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They have made a huge impact in the lives of thousands of students throughout the course of their careers, and now they are beginning a new chapter in their own lives. The Jordan School District 2025 Class of Retirees were honored during a special dinner and celebration sponsored by the Board of Education on Tuesday night.

A total of 93 employees are retiring this year and together they have devoted 2,207 years to education. The longest serving retiree in this year’s class is Paul Thomas with 44 years followed by Dyke Nelsen with 41.25 years.

A huge thank you to all of our retirees. You have devoted countless hours to students and their education, and your work has made a huge difference in Jordan School District. We wish you the very best in your retirement, you will be missed.

Also a big thanks to the Mountain Ridge High School madrigals for a beautiful performance under the direction of Kelly DeHaan. And thanks to Jeramie Velarde for sharing his amazing musical talents, setting the stage as retirees were arriving for the evening.

Election of Officers and Oath of Office for Board of Education Members

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Current Board members Bryce Dunford (District 5), Darrell Robinson (District 1), and Niki George (District 6), along with new Board members Suzanne Wood (District 3), and Erin Barrow (District 4), officially took the Oath of Office and were sworn in for a four-year term Tuesday evening.

Salt Lake County Chief Deputy Clerk Nikila Venugopal administered the Oath. Friends, family, and members of the community were on hand to congratulate the Board members on their election and willingness to serve on behalf of Jordan School District.

The election of Board officers was also held with Niki George elected Board President, Bryce Dunford, First Vice President, and Brian Barnett, Second Vice President.

Congratulations Board of Education members!