Timpanogos School District is working through school boundaries, grade configurations, and possible school consolidations in preparation for the district's launch on July 1, 2027. The board of education stated that these decisions are part of the Mother Of All Boundary Studies, or MOABS, intended to create a robust school experience for students.
The district is responding to a significant decline in enrollment. According to the district, elementary enrollment in Lindon, Vineyard, Orem, and Pleasant Grove is now nearly the same as it was in 1980. Projections indicate that by 2030, 15 of the district's 20 elementary schools would fall below the size ranges identified in the district's Robust School Criteria if no changes are made.
District officials noted that smaller schools can make it difficult to provide broad course offerings, specialized programs, and support services. They also stated that smaller schools do not necessarily mean smaller class sizes, but can limit educator collaboration and opportunities for students to match interests and strengths.
The board of education has not yet made any final decisions regarding school closures, consolidations, or grade configurations. The study of grade configurations was formally opened on July 15, with a public hearing scheduled for September 9. District personnel plan to make recommendations to the board for public action in October.
Additionally, the board planned to formally open studies related to possible school closures and consolidations on August 26. The district noted that not all schools identified for study during this process will close.
The district has sought community input through various methods, including community cluster meetings in June involving more than 200 parents. Other efforts have included focus groups with principals, parents, and parents from Dual Language Immersion schools, as well as work by boundary committees composed of board members, principals, and district staff.
