The Timpanogos School District Board of Education held a study session on August 12, 2026, to discuss the district's boundary and school configuration study, according to meeting minutes published August 24. The session addressed potential changes to grade configurations and the process for identifying schools for formal study regarding possible closures or consolidations.
During the session, staff discussed three approaches for identifying schools for formal study. The Board ultimately directed staff to use a moderately sized approach, which involves identifying a group of schools that could potentially close or be substantially impacted by consolidation or boundary changes. This method was chosen to provide more specificity than a full district notice while avoiding the perception that closure decisions had already been made.
Regarding secondary schools, the Board reviewed proposals for grade configuration. Feedback indicated support for moving ninth grade to high schools and substantial support for moving sixth grade to middle schools. The Board also discussed the potential benefits of aligning junior high and high school feeder patterns. Discussion included the possibility of moving from five junior highs to four, which could provide more consistent student cohorts and program coordination. The committee focused on Canyon View, Orem, and Oak Canyon junior highs for further study, while Pleasant Grove and Lakeridge junior highs were generally not included in that group due to their geographic locations.
The Board also reviewed the work of the Elementary Boundary Committee, which is examining enrollment projections through 2030, facility conditions, and geographic accessibility. A preliminary group of approximately ten elementary schools was identified for further consideration, including Foothill, Orem, Orchard, Rocky Mountain, Northridge, Lindon, Windsor, Aspen, Parkside, and Bonneville Elementary Schools. Board members emphasized that inclusion on this list does not mean a school has been selected for closure.
District officials noted that while the study may ultimately result in three to five elementary school closures or consolidations, no final decision has been made. The Board directed staff to return on August 26 with a curated list of schools recommended for formal study. Staff clarified that those identified schools would undergo a study process rather than being predetermined for closure.
The meeting, which adjourned at approximately 5:44 PM, highlighted the Board's intent to create sustainable schools for the next five to ten years. Board President Jennifer Lyman emphasized that the process would remain open to public participation, including affected families, employees, and communities, to ensure transparency throughout the study.
