Three newly formed Utah County school districts have reached a unanimous agreement to divide the assets and liabilities of the Alpine School District, according to official district information and recent reports. The memorandum of understanding follows successful votes by the Aspen Peaks, Timpanogos, and Lake Mountain school boards in June.
Asset Distribution Percentages Established
The agreement was ratified through a series of board votes: the Aspen Peaks School District board approved the memorandum of understanding on June 11, followed by the Timpanogos School Board on June 17 and the Lake Mountain School Board on June 25. The plan dictates how resources from the original Alpine School District will be distributed among the three new entities.
Under the agreement, resource distribution was established based on current student enrollment percentages. Aspen Peaks School District will receive 41.78% of the resources, Lake Mountain School District will receive 30.16%, and Timpanogos School District will receive 28.06%.
While state law requires geographically based assets to transfer to the district where they are located, negotiators reached common-sense agreements for items that must be divided proportionally. For example, Aspen Peaks Superintendent Joel Perkins noted that while student counts drive most divisions, certain obligations like accrued employee vacation liabilities were allocated based on specific employees rather than student populations.
The new districts will serve various Utah County municipalities. Aspen Peaks School District includes Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Highland, Lehi, and the Utah County portion of Draper. Lake Mountain School District covers Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield, Saratoga Springs, and unincorporated parts of Utah County west of Lehi.
Timpanogos School District will encompass Lindon, Orem, Pleasant Grove, and Vineyard. According to Alpine School District records, the new Aspen Peaks district will manage 36 schools and approximately 35,000 students, while Lake Mountain will oversee 24 schools and roughly 25,870 students. Timpanogos will manage 29 schools and about 23,390 students.
The transition process is designed to minimize disruption for students and staff. Alpine School District confirmed that there will be no immediate changes to schools or employees, as the district will continue to operate in its current capacity until June 30, 2027.
As reported by Lehi Free Press, the negotiation committee focused on avoiding a zero-sum mindset that could have resulted in costly legal battles or arbitration. Alpine School District board vice-president Amber Bonner stated that the committee prioritized care for all students and employees to ensure each district starts well.
Employee protections remain a central component of the transition. The agreement ensures that staff members can maintain their vacation hours, post-retirement benefits, and associated obligations when moving to their new districts. Alpine School District noted that as positions are posted in the three new districts, all current employees are encouraged to apply for any roles of interest.
Additionally, student activity funds and Alpine Foundation accounts assigned to specific schools or programs will remain with the district where those schools are physically located.
Timeline for Official Transition
The Alpine School District maintains full responsibility for all assets and operations until the official transition date of July 1, 2027. Alpine School District board president Diane Knight stated that the agreement represents a commitment to keeping student needs at the center of the reconfiguration process.
