The Timpanogos School District (TSD) Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday, Aug. 26, to proceed with formal closure studies for 13 schools. According to a report published August 27, this action is part of the district's ongoing boundary study known as MOABS, or Mother of All Boundary Studies.
This phase of the project is intended to ensure every school in the district is equipped to provide optimal academic and social opportunities for students.
The study involves three junior high schools—Canyon View, Oak Canyon, and Orem—which will be evaluated for one potential closure. Additionally, 10 elementary schools will be studied for three to five potential closures. The elementary schools included in the study are Aspen, Bonneville, Foothill, Lindon, Northridge, Orchard, Orem, Parkside, Rocky Mountain, and Windsor.
District officials stated that no final decisions have been made and emphasized that thorough study and community input are required before any consolidations are determined. The district is naming a broad group of potentially affected schools to ensure impacted communities are notified and invited to a 90-day public feedback process.
Superintendent Joe Jensen stated that the primary goal of these studies is to ensure students have access to school cultures and support systems that allow them to thrive.
Board President Jen Lyman said the board is committed to listening to parents, teachers, and families as they evaluate options, noting that discussions regarding school boundaries and consolidations often cause anxiety and uncertainty.
Board Vice President Sterling Hilton stated the board pledges to be transparent throughout the process, noting that decisions will be guided by Robust School Criteria developed through public engagement.
The district stated that potential closures remain secondary to the primary mission of creating high-quality learning environments district-wide through the MOABS initiative.
