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Administrators listed enacted measures of direct relevance to K\u00012 districts: a teacher pay increase (described in the session as a salary adjustment and educator one-time bonuses to support educator support professionals), a 4% increase in the Weighted Pupil Unit (WPU) allocated for public education, and one-time state funding for school food security that will convert reduced-price lunches to free meals for qualifying students for the coming year. Staff also described a $5 million appropriation to assist districts that have experienced large year-over-year increases in English-learner enrollment.

Staff warned, however, that other legislative changes will reduce or re-direct revenue streams the district historically expected. Of particular note, the board was told that a fiscal change moves certain property-tax-derived revenue into the state general fund rather than into the education fund; although districts are intended to be held harmless in the near term, staff said the change could reduce interest earnings and the profile of long-term growth for education funding. Administrators said that, overall, the combined impact of funding increases and cuts will require district staff to perform a net analysis and return to the board with a final fiscal impact summary.

Other enacted bills that staff highlighted included measures on school safety assessments, a requirement for certain firearm-safety instruction materials, changes to how some school fees may be charged, and clarifications about school counselors and mental-health practitioners in schools. Staff also noted that a bill clarifying that high schools can continue to offer cosmetology programs in their career-technical centers was amended late in the session after staff raised the matter with legislators.

Board members asked staff to return with a detailed calculation of the district's net fiscal change after the legislative session. Staff said the State Board of Education and legislative fiscal staff are preparing statewide distribution details and that the district will not know final numbers until those calculations are completed. Superintendent Godfrey told the board the administration will present a net fiscal analysis for the district at a future study session once state-level distribution details are available.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 11 2025 Jordan School District Board of Education - Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","Jordan School District administrators summarized education-related bills from the 2025 Utah legislative session, including increases for teacher pay, one-time food security funding and other measures; staff said offsets and funding mechanism changes mean net district fiscal gains may be limited.","taxTitle","Jordan School District, Utah School Boards, Utah","taxId",65959,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6285144,"Board adopts purpose statements for teacher and parent advisory committees, asks staff to formalize documents",2951,16669000,19620000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575204-fad9266c512469271f893dadecde2dcc&start=16669&end=19620","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575204-fad9266c512469271f893dadecde2dcc/thumbnail_16669000.jpg","/articles/6285144/Utah/Board-adopts-purpose-statements-for-teacher-and-parent-advisory-committees-asks-staff-to-formalize-documents","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285144-78c38c6c5c5239c9bfb6b1d3628c2c23/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088368&Signature=OMs4mkRtPbPXqHiG2xdxqw4ckdauv2DH4pVTvziLmG06-tfRX~xk~6jzfqOX29PS-WbYhwnJAYmhoeQq1yg3DLR~Q1b5Gd3tKRs7MeKu50aH5qG3I59BJjhex9vEkL1PTU5kE6S1DcX-ruCvSyhwg4Al8p2dmh4hC7S8E2XYNRsdrOdOGY2SPL3tfgBOhNFAPk-tX91VTVP0OIdnsLitESERDoF3WbJp13jzt1XcRb4B6aR5oWfBhNq7aotZW2G2vS7ZwzTQ4ILm629lG7dPBKiE60sjXqlBk3iog8wyoYoocBr-zZ~PQ33KJY9S5V2i90a96Cym69XpriBe8rsFSA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jordan Board of Education approved draft purpose statements and operating guidance for two district advisory bodies on March 11, 2025: the licensed employee advisory committee (LIAC) and the Jordan parent advisory committee (JPAAC). The board also directed staff and the executive committee to standardize the format of the documents and archive them for future boards.

Members approved LIAC guidance that asks building-level representatives to serve on a volunteer basis for a two-year term, and asked that those recently serving on LIAC not be reappointed immediately so that the district can hear fresh voices from schools. The approved text noted LIAC representatives will not be compensated at their hourly rate for participation and that the committee will meet 2'4 times annually as needed and at the board's direction. The board kept flexibility for individual schools in how they select representatives (volunteer or local election), but added that principals should emphasize that the representative is acting on behalf of the school.

On JPAC, the board approved a purpose statement focused on two-way communication between parents and the board, advising on district-level priorities and providing input on implementation of recently enacted education legislation. Staff said JPAC will help parents learn how to review curriculum materials, learn about board actions and the legislative process, and provide feedback to the board. The district will use open houses and digital postings to share materials with JPAC and the wider public.

After the vote, board members asked staff to prepare final, standardized versions of both committee statements and to store them in the district's official board appendix so future boards can find the guidance. The board also voted to formalize and archive the two documents as part of the district's institutional records.

Board members emphasized that the committees are meant to be advisory: the board will approve meeting agendas and make final policy decisions. The board asked LIAC and JPAC organizers to provide focused agendas (one or two topics) for each meeting and to circulate materials in advance so participants can come prepared to offer constructive feedback. Board members said the first LIAC meeting should concentrate on a small number of high-priority operational topics, such as the secondary cell-phone policy and attendance/MTSS implementation.

No financial compensation for LIAC representatives was approved; the board concluded volunteer service better preserves the advisory nature of these committees and aligns with the parent committee's volunteer structure. The board asked staff to begin scheduling meetings and to start a selection process for representatives, aiming to recruit new participants for the coming school year.","The Jordan Board of Education approved draft purpose statements for the licensed employee advisory committee (LIAC) and the Jordan parent advisory committee (JPAAC), set volunteer terms and asked staff and executive committee to standardize and archive the documents for future boards.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6285150,"Jordan district presents state social studies materials and pilots UFLI phonics; board to hold public review meetings",1969,742000,2711000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575204-fad9266c512469271f893dadecde2dcc&start=742&end=2711","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575204-fad9266c512469271f893dadecde2dcc/thumbnail_742000.jpg","/articles/6285150/Utah/Jordan-district-presents-state-social-studies-materials-and-pilots-UFLI-phonics-board-to-hold-public-review-meetings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285150-3fe350dacbc066f5be89a1b87e1cd304/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088368&Signature=esJMEsrJo2fI5SnrdUO5RSRTGrwhLo8ieHf55m~rOgBjagGJk6AGyKpJ~fASIDjHQztWmV2pGebvjC04S5Geu-JAFWKG~yRqKyms8ivs2JMdSUcgioSXWB2U~elgWcBLRpsk8JIMl4s5oJqSF2wBob0Tt79bjZ4yaBSpqvtr~Hc18Bh~wt2MRg8Xx2QDadJV3pU2lgXH2m~ocqk8R2ps9MktWk9HFcBs6cC9XDzuYTJKdv~0myjPGyQ57I7kp54BA5mxHbaj6OyfHjdGlkO-Jy65Iwucor1EE7XljB~vgrLInB9tfQVwQ4gMg84IuR5wd0o5GS-uFGbMSv2iAAByyA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jordan School District staff told the Board of Education on March 11, 2025, that Jordan teachers helped develop the new Utah State Board of Education elementary social studies materials and that the district is recommending public review and possible adoption of two reading-related curricula for elementary schools.

Kaye Rizzuto, the district's administrator for teaching and learning, said USBE updated K\u00012 standards for social studies in December 2022 and then selected Jordan School District teachers to build classroom-ready materials aligned to those standards. Rizzuto said the resources are already available digitally and will not cost the board to adopt if the state releases them as materials for statewide use; Jordan staff have created district pacing guides and Canvas access so teachers and parents can review lessons and units.

Rizzuto said the curriculum emphasizes history, geography, civics and economics across grades K\u0006 and includes grade-level-appropriate resources for sensitive topics such as Holocaust education. She said the materials were created with rural and reservation communities in mind and that Jordan teachers will maintain district-specific pacing and alignment with existing ELA resources such as Wit and Wisdom.

District staff also presented a recommendation on phonics instruction in the district's earliest grades. Michelle (last name not provided in the meeting transcript) and other staff described UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) as a tier-1 phonics program that aligns closely with LETRS training and is on USBE's approved list. Staff reported preliminary pilot results showing improved mid-year assessment gains in several participating schools and teacher reports of high engagement and ease of implementation. Staff contrasted UFLI with the currently used Really Great Reading, which the district has used since 2020 but which is designated a tier-2 program on the state list.

Michelle told the board UFLI has a one-time teacher material cost (listed by the vendor at roughly $75\u000090 per teacher) and no ongoing license contract required, and the program is designed to match LETRS lesson templates. District staff said they plan to continue to use other sustainable supports (such as Hagerty and 95 Percent Group) alongside any phonics adoption.

District staff asked the board to authorize two public meetings with patron comment as the next step. Staff described the planned sequence: an open review period including multiple open houses and digital access to materials for families and teachers, two open board meetings with public comment on the proposed materials, and then a vote at the second scheduled board meeting. Staff said UFLI adoption would likely apply primarily to K' and that principals would be allowed to stagger implementation so schools still engaged in other training (for example, new math training) could delay adoption for a year.

Board members asked whether the social studies materials were already piloted (staff said teachers had used and refined them during development), whether the curricula will become open educational resources (USBE is in the process of vetting and may release statewide), and how the district will phase training and rollout. Staff emphasized teacher support, available open houses for parents, and opportunities for teachers to join the pilot or transition in a future year.

No formal adoption vote occurred March 11. Staff will schedule the public review dates, circulate materials digitally and bring final adoption requests to the board after two open meetings and patron comment as required by district administrative policy DE501.","District staff told the Jordan Board of Education that Jordan teachers helped write elementary social studies materials the state is adopting and recommended continuing and expanding a UFLI phonics pilot; staff will seek public comment at two board meetings before any formal adoption.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6285155,"Jordan School Board sets student fee cap at $10,000 for 2025-26",4618,7503000,12121000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2575204-fad9266c512469271f893dadecde2dcc&start=7503&end=12121","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2575204-fad9266c512469271f893dadecde2dcc/thumbnail_7503000.jpg","/articles/6285155/Utah/Jordan-School-Board-sets-student-fee-cap-at-10000-for-2025-26","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285155-7e1a6216b3662957d7283440ca3d7e22/orig.mp4?Expires=1771088368&Signature=DDVuc87XJZ9njz88~quKm4Q99h9oZB14aas024Ii38d~zRrGT0BHLiS3Q~N1S~~wK0mfVx0lSS8alSQGECFjxw1G8-L08mfLno5A96koRbeY02YCn72~NbzOHJ7CpbgtuXWJ569Rdh~dWd8OIlxU4y~Ejf4Y9Imx-tPSKF6pzf4XVDr7dx9V4Nv1eZKZVIFjcYHaQx14J8CfCmectjRV97QQrbINeK7Ly0V~CrkUgIIYjDGljtYAsgXB-sTOEGgwxDAOWHpAAuBMZges4FnzjwaxlhNJ~0~ra9sBa8gLqQ6wNnUXOOsCUKKaXjeU2LpRe222LVwZnnT3atSL~WtxSw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jordan Board of Education voted 6\u0000to\u00001 on March 11, 2025, to set the district's maximum total aggregate student participation fee at $10,000 for the 2025'26 school year, a decision board members said aims to limit the district's exposure while still allowing students on multiple extracurriculars to participate.

Board members debated several alternatives during a nearly three-hour agenda item on proposed fee changes. Supporters said $10,000 provides a reasonable cushion above the current $7,000 ceiling and would likely prevent taxpayers from absorbing costs for the small number of students who participate in many costly trips and activities. Opponents argued a higher threshold would better protect low-income students and urged additional data before changing the limit.

The motion to set the maximum aggregate at $10,000 carried 6\u0000to\u00001; the final tally announced by the board identified Mr. Barnett as the lone dissenting vote. Board President George framed the decision as a cautious, revisit-ready step: she and others said the board could revisit the threshold next year after staff completes a requested analysis of fee changes since 2020 and case studies of high-fee students.

Board members discussed how the aggregate works in practice. Participation fees, travel, tournament costs and uniform replacement can accumulate across multiple activities; principals and coaches are expected to manage spend plans at the school level so fees cover actual program costs and avoid building large, unspent balances. Several board members noted that fundraising often reduces families' out-of-pocket totals, and that most students who approach the aggregate do so only when they do not take part in available fundraisers.

The board also debated process and transparency. Members asked staff to return to the board with more detailed data: a comparison of fee increases since 2020 (with and without small-dollar items), examples of the highest-spending student accounts in prior years (de-identified), and any projected district costs if multiple students exceed the cap. Administrators confirmed they will gather the requested materials for a future meeting.

The board's action followed two earlier, failed motions to set different caps. After the final vote, the board directed staff to (1) publish the proposed fee schedule for public review under the district's required notice timeline, (2) include the newly adopted $10,000 aggregate figure in communications to schools and families, and (3) prepare the requested financial comparisons and anonymized case studies for the board's next study session.

Board President George said the $10,000 figure is not intended as a permanent ceiling but as a pragmatic step while staff compiles additional data. Administrators warned that some fees that districts previously relied on will be restricted by recent state law changes, and that the net financial impact of the legislative session on Jordan's budget still needs to be calculated.

The board did not direct the immediate elimination or addition of any specific fees during the March 11 meeting. Members and staff agreed families should receive clearer public information about fee waivers, fundraising options, and how spend plans are reviewed at the school level.

The board's motion and vote concluded the discussion; staff will return with the requested financial analysis before the board considers further changes.","After a lengthy debate, the Jordan Board of Education voted 6–1 to set the district's maximum total aggregate student participation fee at $10,000 for the coming school year and directed staff to analyze fee trends for further review.","actionData","errors"]

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