Boundary Hearing
After a brief summary of previous public meetings, discussions, surveys and considerable public input, the Board took under advisement the recommended proposal of boundary option C that changes boundaries between Eastlake, Welby, Daybreak and Rose Creek Elementary Schools. The Board will continue to accept public input and may make a final decision Feb. 14, based upon feedback provided by parents in the affected areas, future enrollment projections and its impact on the number of students and schools. This change is necessary to accommodate growth at Eastlake Elementary and will take effect the beginning of the 2012-13 school year.

• Patron Comments
• Several parents from the Jordan Farms neighborhood spoke to the Board supporting the recommendation from the District in choosing option C for the new school boundaries.
• A few parents spoke in regards to the Chinese Immersion program and asked for an assurance from the Board on the on promises they were required to make prior to enrolling in the immersion program.
• One parent spoke in support of Option A, asked the Board to consider sharing the burden among all four schools.
• Several parents, and some members of the Eastlake School Community Council, spoke not in support of a particular option, but rather shared their frustrations with the continual changes in boundaries, some children attending three schools in five years.

National Board Certified Teachers
With the continued support of the Board and District administration, the following three teachers in Jordan School District have completed the requirements for National Board Certification:

• Suzanne Thompson, Jordan Hills Elementary.
• Patricia Hendricks, Sunset Ridge Middle.
• Mandy Braby, currently on sabbatical.

National Board Certification is a voluntary assessment program designed to recognize and reward great teachers. Jordan School District has the most teachers earning National Board Certification in Utah with 38.

Administrative Appointments
The Board reviewed the appointment of Sandy Riesgraf, general assignment reporter for KSTU-Fox 13, as Director of Communications for Jordan School District.

Celebrating Elk Meadows Elementary School
Principal Howard Griffith shared with the Board some of the successful programs taking place at the school.  He highlighted the professional development achievements of the staff and the commitment of the students in their education.

Discussion on Policies
The Board discussed revisions to policies DP303-Staff Selection Guidelines-Licensed and DP307-Staff Selection, Promotion, and Salary Placement-Classified, to align them with state law.

Student Appeals
The Board voted to accept the appeals for students A, B, and C.

Superintendent’s Report
Dr. Patrice A. Johnson, Superintendent of Schools, reported on construction projects throughout the District.  She announced that the State has approved a five-year grant for Spanish Immersion to be offered at Welby and Herriman Elementary Schools.  She then turned the time over to Clyde Mason who reported on graduation rates.

• Board Comments
• Carmen Freeman attended an assembly at Foothills Elementary.  He thanked the parents for their comments tonight.  He also announced his decision to not run for re-election to the school board.
• Susan Pulsipher attended the Chinese New Year celebrations at Southland Elementary.  She thanked the patrons for their comments and help throughout the boundary process.
• Leah Voorhies expressed appreciation to the parents for participating with the Board in the boundary process.
• Rick Bojak commended several schools, employees and teams, including each of the high schools in the District, for their holiday fundraising efforts, especially Riverton High for raising more than $102,000 for charity.  He also praised the parents for their comments tonight.
• Peggy Jo Kennett thanked the patrons for their comments about the proposed boundary changes.
• Corbin White thanked those that spoke for their time commitment to the Board.  He also commended Rose Creek Elementary for their bully prevention program.

Closed, Study Session
In closed session, Board members discussed personnel, property, student appeals, and potential litigation.  In open session, the Board reviewed District priorities, student housing options, budget considerations and future agenda items.

Steven Dunham—Communications Manager