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The board approved an overnight trip request for the 2027 Spanish Club to travel seven days to Puerto Rico and approved a 2026 Jordan High School band and choir trip to New York. Both trip approvals were made by motion and carried with all members saying “aye.” The board also approved the consent agenda, which included the March minutes, monthly finance reports, several donations and recent personnel items (new hires and resignations were listed in the board packet).

In separate motions the board approved a districtwide increase to annual activity fees and family-maximum fee tiers (see related article). The board also agreed to a motion directing administration to work with the Jordan Booster Club on a proposal to install digital scoreboards at Ames Field and in the high school gymnasium; the board motion to direct administration passed.

During the meeting the board heard a substantive presentation from the high school principal outlining a proposal to discontinue naming a valedictorian and salutatorian and to move away from weighted grades; that proposal will be considered further and, if adopted, reflected in the student handbook for future classes.

Votes at the meeting were recorded verbally; for the motions referenced the board chair called for a voice vote and the board responded with “aye,” after which the chair said the motion carries.

The April 14 agenda and packet (posted before the meeting) include details of the trips, consent items and the activity-fee schedule the board approved.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ISD717 School Board Regular Meeting 4/14/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Jordan Public School District School Board on April 14 approved a set of routine and action items, including two overnight student trips, changes to activity fees and a Booster Club-led scoreboard project.","taxTitle","JORDAN PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Boards, Minnesota","taxId",65618,"location","Minnesota","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":44,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":50,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6604226,"High school principal proposes ending valedictorian/salutatorian, dropping weighted grades for future classes",1136,4628000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2993232-1a1cc8595f0a28fc6a32e73a178a4e58&start=3492&end=4628","/articles/6604226/Minnesota/High-school-principal-proposes-ending-valedictoriansalutatorian-dropping-weighted-grades-for-future-classes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604226-d7bed6a2f50df1685ef9215491fbb904/orig.mp4?Expires=1775054215&Signature=T7GmAjhwr8qm7aE9jy6GM1bxw8fZWdpB80oRumU2alC9ZNSkRunISyo91~k6LNeDw6tkFHsBoDQdtDJS51JV6mb0oEFVSJde345WQlYAHDlsuBUPyNrEl9Mpdw64BRSuHUp8aCJy~GS5rCER1gN8EcSKoDiClLaZ3a4WkVqLdj9PTZsoZ0uCQKXZb3iUs5TEbLpBap1kzpnqokauO78v27ufh51TWObVBvAKtlb28q~2M4KVAOmdbsKEySXgsecUxp7XuUUVoOFIqKbsCHgHl1WQ4rwq9kRmIDw-svmQmzFyKAJGpJvWJNl3uJBxQTH-DM-tQ3sUYSTyZgGTDapIUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jordan High School's principal presented a multi-part proposal to the Jordan Public School District board on April 14 recommending the district stop naming a valedictorian and salutatorian and move away from weighted grade-point averages for future graduating classes.

The principal said his concerns include students selecting classes based primarily on perceived GPA advantage rather than educational value, and documented cases in which students experienced severe stress while trying to maintain top-ranked class standing. He noted state rules now require certain external (PSEO) courses to be recorded with weighted credit in some circumstances, creating inconsistencies in how course rigor affects GPA.

Under the principal's proposal the district would:
- End the valedictorian/salutatorian distinction starting with the class of 2027 (current 10th graders), so the change takes effect for cohorts who have had limited exposure to the present weighted system;
- Remove weighted grades and adopt a flat 4.0 scale districtwide while adjusting grade cutoffs (for example, lowering the A threshold from 93 to 90) so students are not discouraged from taking rigorous in-district classes; and
- Replace the traditional commencement speaker model (valedictorian/salutatorian) by opening speaker selection to a broader pool: either a student audition process open to all seniors or a selection from among students who qualify for \"highest honors.\" The principal suggested a small committee would evaluate speaker auditions.

The principal said surveys of neighboring Minnesota districts show many have moved away from naming a single valedictorian and that the practice is increasingly viewed as a tradition rather than a necessary academic designation. He asked the board to consider the change and noted any formal change would be made through the student-handbook revision process.

Board members asked about potential impacts on college admissions and scholarships; the principal and administrators said many colleges already recalculate GPAs on their own scales and that the proposed changes would be made with communication to families and college counselors to avoid disadvantaging students. The proposal received substantial board discussion but no final vote; administration will include the concept in the handbook review process for later board action.","Jordan High School principal presented a proposal to end naming valedictorian and salutatorian beginning with the class of 2027 and to discontinue weighted grades, replacing them with clearer honor tiers and adjusted grade cutoffs; the board heard the presentation and indicated it will review handbook changes in coming months.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6604230,"Board directs administration to work with Booster Club on $540,000 digital-scoreboard plan",1974,4692000,6666000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2993232-1a1cc8595f0a28fc6a32e73a178a4e58&start=4692&end=6666","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2993232-1a1cc8595f0a28fc6a32e73a178a4e58/thumbnail_4692000.jpg","/articles/6604230/Minnesota/Board-directs-administration-to-work-with-Booster-Club-on-540000-digital-scoreboard-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604230-7234feef2671ac6d23af3692d6c7fce6/orig.mp4?Expires=1775054215&Signature=aaQe-WrHuQIvO32cVyX4D2n0~GFC9w3O8QSQDQIz46NxL5qHX6kZgqIDCUnQcCqOiyNAWKtgf5W6MW-T-ac9njcgzsK2xt~CbZw4sMhG~nfyZ6f39kwRIDt59ynNDXBIp7Mbz5eYyzLTLpbjCHNctnINBo-1ZNqCbbEqHdTqu6iX~eU6nqAoqtDSkMcvY7cQJdaKlhW~btd8GjoKHrKZjChmE-8gUs-sapu79roBeruW7Xmrg5LMHhcSzc7yDsRAGZ~YrfSCb8gg~7ihszZfi3-trUiAGb~NBZMmmpVcHut8aPITx57vOz2WJ6K4-6ImEsbTFiMoKtPK-7aVVu~xkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jordan Public School District Booster Club leaders outlined a plan on April 14 to install digital scoreboards at Ames Field and in the high school gymnasium and the board voted to direct administration to continue working with the Booster Club on the project.

Booster Club presenters said the project includes two digital displays, installation and a maintenance/insurance reserve. The Booster Club's presenters estimated combined scoreboard and installation costs at roughly $540,000 and proposed a fundraising target of approximately $612,000 to include a 10-year insurance/maintenance reserve ($71,000) and contingency. The plan outlined three fundraising streams: four title sponsors (static signage), program-level support from athletics and activities, and digital in-game sponsorship sales.

Presenters said the Booster Club's aim is to retire the scoreboard debt in the first five years through title and program sponsorships and then to direct digital-sponsorship revenues back to individual programs in years six through ten. The Booster Club emphasized the displays could serve athletics (football, soccer, track, wrestling, basketball), community events and instructional opportunities (a proposed CTE-aligned curriculum with Daktronics).

Superintendent Renee Davidson and several board members discussed facilities, turf and insurance implications; administration told the board it would review site, maintenance, insurance and long-term replacement planning before contracts were finalized. Board members asked that the district's general fund not be used for the project; Booster Club leaders said the proposal relies on outside fundraising and sponsorships and asked only that administration review district operational implications.

After discussion a board member moved and the board seconded a motion to direct administration to work with the Booster Club on the project; the motion carried by voice vote.

Next steps: the Booster Club will continue sponsor outreach and provide formal fundraising commitments while administration evaluates placement, installation logistics and insurance/maintenance responsibilities.","Booster Club leaders presented a fundraising plan to install digital scoreboards at Ames Field and the high school gymnasium, estimated at about $540,000 with a five-year payoff plan; the board directed administration to continue working with the Booster Club to review site, maintenance and insurance issues.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6604236,"Jordan board approves modest increase to student activity fees and family-maximum caps",370,2472000,2842000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2993232-1a1cc8595f0a28fc6a32e73a178a4e58&start=2472&end=2842","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2993232-1a1cc8595f0a28fc6a32e73a178a4e58/thumbnail_2472000.jpg","/articles/6604236/Minnesota/Jordan-board-approves-modest-increase-to-student-activity-fees-and-family-maximum-caps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6604236-022aa55cca38a03bfa987aa7149553f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1775054216&Signature=O3XH03lX7jZ68kwWgHDpDGI~0lLgImmqOfzkadN~i1EBKIXM6GcUAlZ1mGh1DOvFL~WeaQ4sBFOjNAU7Dg7KnKJhpXgoSAN4mUsGDJUy57LuLf9aSc2PU34FnvSk3E9zVhoGhecG0po-X4CMmSW-65qYGHEtIjEDTQNi0DSCUaEgrGw17ShsIo2ePFM6f7AH7pFuCcftO~HS7yufvss8-Dd2kQGH6z8d9WwQLbDgKVkDE3HxuDniUqhZSnjVbhjhNwMeGIaHKuWQRIi-4Kmp-kxRfsFUz9lAPbdV4gRxuL2eCXzTxGle9kM3mJAEzCdlKF1flSO3V9mntvZFvSK5XA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Jordan Public School District School Board on April 14 voted to raise most student activity registration fees by $25 for the 2025-26 school year, increase family-maximum fee tiers by $50 per level and make modest increases to season passes.

Mr. McChine, the district activities director, told the board the changes respond to rising costs for transportation, officials, equipment and uniforms after several years without a fee update. The recommended per-registration increase is $25; family maximums would rise by $50 per level. The district will not raise single-event ticket prices this year and will keep student/adult prices at $5 and $7. Student and adult season passes were increased by $10 and family activity passes by $25.

The board heard staff explain built-in protections for families. The district will continue a special-considerations registration rate set at 50% of the regular fee and a family-max option that can effectively exempt families from individual registration charges. The activities director said those mechanisms exist so that cost will not prevent student participation; he estimated special-consideration registrations are about 10% of current registrations (the number provided as an approximate figure in the meeting).

Board members asked how families learn about the special-consideration process and whether participation numbers have fallen after prior fee increases. Mr. McChine said the activities office announces the policy in the fall parent/athlete meeting, posts materials on jordanactivities.org and works directly with coaches and the administrative assistant to process requests and refunds if a family accidentally overpays toward a family max.

After discussion the board approved the fee changes by voice vote. The activities director will publish the revised fee schedule and the application process for special considerations before the next registration cycle.

Clarifying details: the $25 per-registration increase applies to most middle- and high-school activities, with specified exceptions for crew, play/musical crews and Math Masters; ticket prices remain $5 student/$7 adult; season-pass increases are $10 (student/adult) and $25 (family).","The board approved a $25 per-registration increase to most activity fees for 2025-26, raised family-max caps and made smaller season-pass adjustments; single-event ticket prices will remain unchanged at $5 for students and $7 for adults.","actionData","errors"]

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Jordan School Board approves trips, consent items and several proposals; raises activity fees

High school principal proposes ending valedictorian/salutatorian, dropping weighted grades for future classes

Board directs administration to work with Booster Club on $540,000 digital-scoreboard plan

Jordan board approves modest increase to student activity fees and family-maximum caps