April 14 2026 Jordan School District Board of Education - Live Stream

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Closed session regarding procurement solicitation and character and competency of individuals

Report on field house survey results for high schools

Analysis of voter support for a potential $120 million bond for field house construction

Discussion on potential focus groups for further public feedback

Areas of Interest (4)

  • Jordan School District considering $120M bond for field houses at six high schools; 53% survey support found.
  • Survey shows significant divide between older homeowners who oppose the tax burden and younger families who support the project.
  • Board debating next steps, including potential focus groups to address public confusion regarding bond purpose.
  • Nearly 1/5 of residents surveyed claim insufficient information to judge if existing facilities are adequate.

Votes (1)

To go into closed session to act as an evaluation committee on a procurement solicitation and for character and competency of individuals.

Passed7-0-0 (Unanimous)

Moved by Mr. Denford · Seconded by Ms. Wood

Notable Quotes (2)

If this bond passes for the average household with a home valued at $615,000, it would result in a tax increase of approximately $98 per year or $8.16 a month paid over the course of 16 years.

— Christie
Bond proposal detailsExplaining the financial impact of the proposed bond to the board.

The trouble with representing just the population is that especially in, off-cycle election, the youngest population is never represented appropriately in those who actually vote.

— Charlotte Davis
MethodologyExplaining the sampling methodology for the voter survey.

People (5)

Mr. DenfordBoard Member

Moved to go into closed session.

1 quote

“I move that we go into closed session so that we can act as an evaluation committee on a procurement solicitation, and also for character and competency of an individual.”

Motion to move to closed session.

Ms. WoodBoard Member

Seconded the motion for closed session.

ChristieChief Insights Officer

Lighthouse Research lead presenter on the survey.

Charlotte DavisCEO

CEO of Lighthouse Research, assisted in data methodology explanation.

Dr. AndersonUnspecified

Recipient of the survey report.

Places Mentioned

Jordan School DistrictCoppertonWest JordanSouth Jordan

Events & Meetings (2)

  • Tuesday, April 14th, 2026
  • January 31st to March 11th, 2026 (Survey data collection period)
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