A decade ago, the district covered the southern third of Salt Lake County, bringing in both the mature and more tax-producing east side to help with school costs on the blossoming, family-fueled west side. But then the east siders walked in 2009, and Jordan was left to absorb its growing school population with a tax base that is mostly bedrooms. In a state of low school spending, Jordan is one of the lowest.
The district this week announced another round of raises as it opens contract negotiations with the Jordan Education Association, which represents teachers.