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Board adopts purpose statements for teacher and parent advisory committees, asks staff to formalize documents
Summary
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.
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.
