Land Purchase Option
The Board of Education approved the option to purchase 40 acres of land in Riverton as a site for future Jordan District facilities by a vote of 4-2. Board members Kim Horiuchi and Sherril Taylor opposed the motion asking the Board to delay its decision until after transition teams make presentations on March 27 concerning division of assets. Board members voting in favor of the option to purchase stated the decision will have no impact on the transition teams’ presentations. Board member Tracy Cowdell was absent.
The land, located at 4100 W. 12800 South, has a total purchase price of $7.6 million. The option holds the property until a newly elected Jordan Board of Education takes office in July and can make a final decision on purchasing the property.
New High School in Herriman
The Board approved the bid for a new high school in Herriman by a vote of 4-2. Board members Kim Horiuchi and Sherril Taylor opposed the motion asking the Board to delay its decision until after transition teams make presentations March 27 concerning division of assets. Board members approving the bid felt it necessary to accept the bid in light of a favorable bid climate and said their decision will not impact the work of the transition teams. Board member Tracy Cowdell was absent.
The high school, located at 11800 S. 6000 West, will be similar in design to Jordan, Copper Hills and Riverton High Schools. The new high school is scheduled to open in August 2010.
Closed, Study Sessions
The Board met in closed session to discuss personnel and property. During study session the Board heard a counseling and comprehensive guidance presentation.
— Melinda R. Colton, Reporting
Board
of Education
J. Dale Christensen, Ed.D., President
Tracy Scott Cowdell, J.D., Vice President
Randy S. Brinkerhoff, Member
Kim Murphy Horiuchi, Member
Peggy Jo Kennett, Member
Sherril H. Taylor, Member
Ellen S. Wallace, Member
Barry L. Newbold, Ed.D., Superintendent
D. Burke Jolley, Deputy Superintendent for Business Services