The Timpanogos School District Board is weighing the closure of 15 different schools, including multiple elementary and junior high campuses, according to an agenda for a meeting scheduled for August 26, 2026. This development follows the district's recent establishment and its June 17, 2026, public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget.
### Proposed School Closures
The district's agenda for the August 26, 2026, meeting includes a series of school closure studies and notices for several campuses. The facilities under consideration for potential closure include Canyon View Junior High, Oak Canyon Junior High, and Orem Junior High.
In addition to the junior high schools, the board will review closure studies for several elementary schools: Aspen Elementary, Bonneville Elementary, Foothill Elementary, Lindon Elementary, Northridge Elementary, Orchard Elementary, Orem Elementary, Parkside Elementary, Rocky Mountain Elementary, and Windsor Elementary. The board is also reviewing a special enrollment program study regarding the potential closure or movement of the Cascade Elementary Chinese Dual Language Immersion program and the Cherry Hill Elementary Spanish Dual Language Immersion program.
### Boundary and Enrollment Studies
Beyond specific school closures, the board will conduct a study regarding school boundaries for all high schools, junior high schools, and elementary schools. This follows a study session scheduled for 4:00 PM on August 26, 2026, to discuss the boundary study and a memorandum of understanding regarding East Shore and Adult Education with Aspen Peaks School District.
The district is also reviewing a special enrollment program study for the Cascade Elementary Chinese DLI and Cherry Hill Elementary Spanish DLI programs. The board will also address a study regarding school boundaries for all high, junior high, and elementary schools.
### Regional Cooperation
On August 26, 2026, the Timpanogos Board of Education is scheduled to hold a joint meeting with the Orem City Council at 12:00 PM. According to a public notice, the agenda for this joint meeting is under the direction of Orem City and no formal action or decisions are expected from the Board of Education during this session.
### Legislative Framework
Under Utah Code Section 53G-4-402, which became effective July 1, 2026, local school boards are granted various powers and duties. These include the authority to purchase, sell, and make improvements on school sites and buildings, though the sale or conveyance of school sites or buildings requires a local school board resolution affirmed by at least two-thirds of board members.
The code also allows local school boards to enter into cooperative agreements with other districts to provide educational services, such as shared transportation, provided the agreement is signed by the presidents of the participating boards and includes a pro rata cost.
### Upcoming Public Hearing
The district has scheduled a public hearing for September 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM to discuss grade configuration. This follows the district's earlier administrative actions, including the June 17, 2026, public hearing regarding the proposed FY2027 budget.
