August 11 2026 Jordan School District Board of Education - Live Stream

The Jordan School District Board of Education held a study session on August 11, 2026, focusing primarily on educational technology, policy updates, and compliance with new state legislation. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a presentation by Richard Colada, CEO of the International Society for Transforming Education, discussing the effective use of technology in classrooms, AI literacy, and the importance of human skills in education. The board reviewed and discussed updates to the student information network acceptable use policy to comply with Utah's SB88 legislation, including content filtering and parental controls, and voted unanimously to move the policy forward for formal adoption. Additionally, the board received a report on gender participation in school sports, highlighting compliance with state requirements and addressing discrepancies in participation and spending. The meeting also covered proposed changes to fundraising policies across elementary, middle, and high schools, with plans to engage regional PTAs for further input. Several assignments were made to refine policies, enhance parent communication, and continue professional development efforts related to educational technology. The session concluded with a motion to enter a closed session for matters including personnel and legal issues.