Timpanogos School District has announced a strategic partnership with Aspen Peaks School District to manage student transportation needs. This collaboration comes as the district prepares for full operations in July 2027.
Under a newly established Memorandum of Understanding, Timpanogos School District will lease space at the Aspen Peaks School District transportation facility located at 1405 South 100 East in American Fork. The arrangement is intended to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective services for an anticipated fleet of approximately 80 buses.
The agreement provides Timpanogos School District with at least 90 parking stalls and two and a half maintenance shop bays. To increase efficiency, the two districts will share five support personnel.
The Timpanogos School District Board of Education approved a funding model for the initial three-year term to prioritize public stewardship. Instead of using immediate cash reserves, the district will satisfy lease fees through property exchanges.
During the first two years, lease costs will be covered by transferring ownership of the district's allocated vehicle parts inventory to Aspen Peaks School District. In the third year, the remaining lease fees will be satisfied by transferring ownership of a portable administrative office trailer that Timpanogos School District will install at the site.
The partnership allows the district to establish a functional transportation hub without the immediate need for independent, redundant construction. Superintendent Joe Jensen expressed gratitude to Aspen Peaks for accommodating the district's needs and for the opportunity to continue their collaborative relationship. Jensen also noted appreciation for public support during the process to maximize resources for student success.
