What has Bryce done on the Board of Education?
Increased Teachers' Salaries — Because he believes deeply that the single greatest contributor to the quality of a child's education is the effetiveness of the teacher in the classroom, Bryce has played a significant role in increasing teacher salaries from a base level of $34,339 in 2017 (when he first took office) to $60,400 in 2024. The ripples of Jordan's push for higher teacher salaries increased wages across the state.
Secured Key Properties — Bryce negotiated with Daybreak to purchase 3 prime properties for elementary schools. Aspen Elementary School now sits on one of those sites.
Fought for Parents — When the entire rest of the board voted to return to regular in-person Fridays after the pandemic — despite significant parent requests for more flexibility — Bryce pushed back and convinced the Board to incorporate what became known as Flex Fridays (several virtual Fridays where students received assignments but did not attend school). Bryce listens to parents and does his best to incorporate their desires.
Answered for Board Decisions — While serving as President of the Board during the pandemic, Bryce made himself available to any news reporter who wanted to interview him. He felt it important that the public hear from the very decision makers regarding the reasons for the difficult decisions they had made.
Brought About Change — When parents of Herriman track and cross country students petitioned the Board for changes to the district travel policy, which prevented nationally-ranked athletes from participating in vital track meets, Bryce jumped in and championed their cause. He knew the policy needed to be updated for the benefit of all, not just Herriman track. He also knew which levers to pull in order to bring about the needed changes. That new policy was recently approved by the Board.
Found Solutions — During the district-wide boundary changes of 2018, Bryce noticed that one particular crowded area was causing a wave of boundary changes at 6 neighboring schools. Bryce proposed that the board build a new school in that area (now Antelope Canyon Elementary), thus eliminating the need for boundary changes at those 6 other West Jordan elementary schools.
Increased Transperancy — Bryce pushed to stream Board of Eduction meetings on Youtube, increasing the public's access to board meetings.
Brought People Together — Bryce brought together Herriman city officials, Herriman Police officers, and district staff to find a solution when Oak Leaf Elementary School was ready to open without the surrounding infrastructure being ready.
Increased Safety — Bryce streamlined the process by which the board selects which building projects are completed. The result of this process has dramtically increased safety at many of our schools; like moving the main office to the entrance of the school.