The Aspen Peaks Board of Education approved an agreement on August 14 that allows the Timpanogos School District to use Aspen Peaks transportation facilities. This partnership was announced as the Timpanogos School 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 transportation facility located at 1405 South 100 East in American Fork. This arrangement is intended to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective services for the district's anticipated fleet of approximately 80 buses. The agreement provides the district with at least 90 parking stalls and two and a half maintenance shop bays. Additionally, the two districts will share five support personnel to enhance efficiency.
To prioritize public stewardship, the Timpanogos School District Board of Education approved a creative funding model for the initial three-year term. Instead of using immediate cash reserves, the district will satisfy lease fees through property exchange. For years one and two, lease costs will be covered by transferring ownership of the district's allocated vehicle parts inventory to Aspen Peaks. In year three, the remaining lease fees will be satisfied by transferring ownership of a portable administrative office trailer that the district will install at the site.
Aspen Peaks Superintendent Dr. Joel Perkins stated that the district wants Timpanogos School District to be successful and expressed gratitude for their investment in shared success. Timpanogos School District Superintendent Joe Jensen said the district is grateful to its partners in Aspen Peaks for accommodating their needs and allowing them to continue a collaborative working relationship while maximizing resources to help students thrive.
