Canyons School District public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a closed session for property, personnel, and security discussions, followed by a study session on the 2023-2024 financial report and teacher merit pay (SB173). At the business meeting, the board approved a consent agenda that included hiring/termination reports, student travel, purchasing bids, the annual audit, and entering into a mass insulin pricing lawsuit.
- Closed session to discuss real property purchase/lease, personnel matters, and security systems
- Study session: 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and related audit reports
- Study session: SB173 teacher merit pay discussion
- Consent agenda approval of hiring and termination reports
- Approval to enter into insulin mass litigation lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Board held a study session regarding Jordan High Stadium donation and naming rights, as well as updates on lease revenue bond and small capital projects. The business meeting included the approval of several consent agenda items including financial reports, hiring, and student travel.
- Jordan High Stadium Donation and Naming Rights discussion
- Lease revenue bond project and 2025 small capital projects update
- Approval of October Financial Reports
- Approval of Purchasing Bids for school buses, snow removal, and construction
- Approval of Student Overnight Travel requests
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a study session at the eBay facility in Draper to discuss the Innovation Center, then convened a business meeting. The board approved the consent agenda, including minutes and hire/termination reports, but excepted several items such as student overnight travel, purchasing bids, financial reports, and TSSP amendments for further consideration.
- Board roundtable at eBay facility (583 eBay Way, Draper) on Innovation Center
- Approval of minutes for September 17 and October 1, 2024
- Approval of hire and termination reports
- Consent agenda items excepted: student overnight travel, purchasing bids, September financial reports, and TSSP amendments for Union Middle, Canyon View Elementary, and East Midvale Elementary
- Multiple patron comments heard
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a closed session for personnel discussion, a study session on the Title IX report and Athletic Manual update, and introduced a Student Advisory Council. During the business meeting, the board approved a consent agenda covering minutes, hire and termination reports, student overnight travel, purchasing bids, LEA-specific licenses, and LAND Trust amendments for Union Middle School and Sunrise Elementary.
- Title IX report presented by Dr. Tom Sherwood
- Athletic Manual and Web Page update discussed
- Consent agenda approved: hires and termination reports
- Student overnight travel approved for multiple schools (Alta, Hillcrest, Corner Canyon, etc.)
- Purchasing bids approved: Sprucewood ECC remodel, CTEC foundation, ParentSquare districtwide communication
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a study session on annual SCC training and nutrition services, then moved to a business meeting. The board approved a consent agenda that included new Policy 500.23 on extracurricular activities and a policy update on selection and reconsideration of school library materials. Other approved items included hires and terminations, student overnight travel, purchasing bids, and August financial reports.
- Approved new Policy 500.23 on extracurricular activities and student participation
- Approved policy update on selection and reconsideration of school library materials (Policy 600.06)
- Approved purchasing bids for employee assistance program, nursing services, and video display stadium scoreboards
- Approved student overnight travel for multiple schools to destinations including Las Vegas, Orlando, and Anaheim
- Approved August financial reports and hire/termination reports
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a closed session, a board roundtable, and a business meeting. The board approved a consent agenda covering minutes, hires, student travel, purchasing bids, an administrative appointment, and an SCC exemption, and voted to sell property to Ivory Homes for $5,462,960.
- Approval of sale of property to Ivory Homes for $5,462,960
- Consent agenda approved: minutes from August 20, 2024
- Consent agenda: approval of hire and termination reports
- Consent agenda: approval of student overnight travel for multiple schools
- Consent agenda: approval of purchasing bids (door separation at Jordan Valley, ECC remodel at Copperview, water retention at Draper Park, window washing district-wide)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Board of Education decided to acquire the eBay property through a purchase and sales contract. The meeting also included a strategic plan self-assessment and training on the Open and Public Meetings Act.
- Approved purchase and sales contract to acquire the eBay property
- Approved School Resource Officer interlocal agreement with Cottonwood Height City, Sandy City, Draper City, and Unified Police
- Approved purchasing bids for Chromebooks, TV equipment, and an Anatomage Table
- Approved student overnight travel for BHS Shakespeare Team to Cedar City and JHS music groups to Boise
- Approved July financial reports and hire/termination reports
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a study session to review procedures for the upcoming Truth in Taxation Hearing and received an update on Beverly Taylor Sorensen Elementary teachers and arts instructional technicians. During the business meeting, the board approved a consent agenda covering minutes, hire/termination reports, student overnight travel, purchasing bids, the 2024-25 Early Learning Plan, policy updates on student conduct and nondiscrimination, and administrative appointments.
- Review of procedures for Truth in Taxation Hearing, which affects property tax decisions
- Update on Beverly Taylor Sorensen Elementary Teachers and Arts Instructional Technicians
- Approval of purchasing bids including Early Intervention Software Program ($403K), Kitchen Equipment Replacement ($271K), Lexia Language Multilingual License ($340K), Microsoft Campus Software License ($276K), QTEL Training ($290K), and Real Estate Services
- Approval of Policy-500.02 (Student Conduct and Disciplinary Process) and Policy-400.02/500.01 (Nondiscrimination with review/appeal panel language)
- Approval of 2024-25 Early Learning Plan and administrative appointments
Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
The Canyons School District Board of Education held a Truth-in-Taxation hearing and voted to approve a $9,000,000 revenue increase above the certified tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, setting a total tax rate of 0.005677. The increase allocates $5,000,000 for operations and $4,000,000 for capital expenses. Public comments were heard before the board's discussion and action.
- Approved $9,000,000 property tax revenue increase above the certified tax rate
- Set total tax rate at 0.005677
- $5,000,000 allocated for operations, $4,000,000 for capital expenses
- Board voted 7-0 to approve the tax increase and budget
- Public comments were taken during the hearing
Board Meeting (Electronic)
The Canyons School District Board held a business meeting on July 9, 2024, after a closed session to discuss real property. They approved a consent agenda including minutes, hires/terminations, student travel, purchasing bids, and financial reports. In new business, they received a school safety plan report, adopted policy updates on student conduct and nondiscrimination, and voted 4-2 to open the Utah Fits All scholarship to K-5 students contingent on prior modified schedule enrollment.
- Board voted 4-2 to open Utah Fits All scholarship for K-5 students, contingent on 2023-2024 modified schedule enrollment
- Approved consent agenda including purchasing bids for flood repair at Alta High, PA/intercom systems, tires, and waste collection
- Approved June financial reports and bond project reports for 2017 Bond Phase II
- Adopted policy updates for Policy-500.02 (Student Conduct) and Policy-400.02/500.01 (Nondiscrimination) after second reading
- Received a school safety plan report from Public Engagement Coordinator Susan Edwards
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Study Session, Board Meeting and Budget Hearing
The Canyons School District Board held an executive study session to discuss policy updates on student conduct, nondiscrimination, and a new extracurricular activities policy, along with a community education proposal. In the business meeting, the board approved a consent agenda including minutes, hires, travel, purchasing bids, May financial reports, sale of property, sale of a CTEC student-built home, an MOU on insurance, and an annual fraud risk assessment.
- Policy updates: Student Conduct, Nondiscrimination, and new Extra-curricular Activities policy
- Community Education Proposal (Second Reading)
- Sale of property (800 East, Draper City)
- Sale of CTEC student-built home
- Approval of May financial reports
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting (Electronic)
The Canyons School District Board of Education met to approve several legislative policy updates and the district's participation as a provider for the Utah Fits All Scholarship. The board also reviewed a 2024-2025 budget update and a proposal for 'Thrive Time.'
- Approval of district participation as a provider for the Utah Fits All Scholarship
- Approval of legislative policy updates for Board Governance, Administering Medication to Students, Research Approval Process and Surveys, and Instructional Materials
- Approval of purchasing bids for items including asbestos testing, fuel, and math licenses
- Approval of student overnight travel for AHS Girls' Tennis to St. George and HHS Dance to NYC
- Discussion of the 2024-2025 Budget Update and Thrive Time Proposal
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board will hold a closed session for real property discussions, then a study session covering Special Education resources and the Utah Fits All Scholarship program. The business meeting includes first readings of policy updates on library materials, medication administration, and instructional materials, plus a 2024-2025 budget update and a strategic plan focus group report.
- 2024-2025 budget update presented by Business Administrator Leon Wilcox
- First reading of policy updates including Policy 600.06 Selection and Reconsideration of School Library Materials
- Discussion on Utah Fits All Scholarship program
- Closed session to discuss purchase, exchange, or lease of real property
- Consent agenda includes purchasing bids for asbestos testing, Corner Canyon baseball/soccer turf, Chromebook parts, and April financial reports
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board will hold a closed session to discuss collective bargaining, real property, and personnel matters. During the business meeting, the board is scheduled to approve a consent agenda that includes the superintendent and business administrator contracts from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2026, along with purchasing bids, land trust plans, and other routine items. The meeting also includes a study session, patron comments, and employee recognitions.
- Closed session for collective bargaining, real property, and personnel discussion
- Approval of superintendent contract (July 2024 – June 2026)
- Approval of business administrator contract (July 2024 – June 2026)
- Approval of purchasing bids including CM-GC Jordan & Eastmont, drivers education vehicles, and fire sprinkler at Alta High
- Approval of Land Trust and TSSA plans for 2024-2025 school year
Board Meeting and Teacher of the Year
The Canyons School District Board will hold a closed session for collective bargaining before the business meeting. The board will consider a consent agenda including approval of minutes, hire/termination reports, purchasing bids (custodial equipment, fuel station removal, reading program, secure entry vestibule at Corner Canyon, security cameras, transportation software), student overnight travel, March financial reports, the board meeting schedule for 2025-2026, and an interlocal agreement with Cottonwood Heights Recreation Service Area. The meeting will adjourn early for a Teacher of the Year reception at Butler Middle School.
- Purchasing bids: custodial equipment, fuel station removal/installation, reading program, secure entry vestibule at Corner Canyon, security cameras, transportation software
- Approval of interlocal agreement with Cottonwood Heights Recreation Service Area for 2024-2029
- Approval of March financial reports including bond project reports
- Approval of student overnight travel for various sports and activities
- Approval of board meeting schedule for 2025-2026
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board of Education held a closed session for collective bargaining and real property discussion, followed by a study session and business meeting. They voted to approve the 2024-2025 bell schedule for elementary and middle schools, with one member dissenting. Other items included a report from the Sex Education Instruction Committee, distribution of LAND Trust and TSSA plans, and a capital projects update.
- Closed session to discuss collective bargaining and purchase/lease of real property
- Annual report from Sex Education Instruction Committee (state statute)
- Approval of 2024-2025 bell schedule for elementary and middle schools (motion carried 6-1)
- Capital projects update presented by Business Administrator Leon Wilcox
- Consent agenda includes approval of student overnight travel (e.g., FBLA to Orlando, FCCLA to Seattle) and purchasing bids (GPS fleet tracking, transportation routing software)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Board of Education held a study session to review the first reading of the 2024-2025 elementary and secondary bell schedules. The board also approved a consent agenda covering personnel reports, financial reports, and various purchasing bids.
- First reading of 2024-2025 Elementary and Secondary Bell Schedules
- Approval of purchasing bids for Eastmont roof replacement, Oak Hollow flooring, and Oakdale fridge and freezer
- Approval of student overnight travel to Logan, UT and Washington, DC
- Approval of Kindergarten early out proposal for the first week of the 2024-2025 school year
- Swearing in of new District 1 Board member
Board Meeting
The Board met to interview and select a candidate to fill a mid-term vacancy for the District 1 School Board seat. The Board decided that candidates receiving at least four votes from board members would move forward to answer two additional questions.
- Interviews for District 1 School Board seat involving 9 candidates
- Closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board will hold a closed session for personnel, collective bargaining, and real property discussions. In the public meeting, they will consider approving a consent agenda including a property sale at 1700 East in Draper, purchasing bids, and administrative appointments. New business includes a mid-term vacancy process for District 1, first readings of three personnel policies, an update on special program placements, and a kindergarten early-out proposal for the 2024-2025 school year.
- Approval of property sale at 1700 East, Draper
- Purchasing bids: computers and monitors for Indian Hills, emergency notification solution districtwide, pharmacy tech construction at CTEC, roof construction at Ridgecrest
- First readings of Policy 400.28 (Military Leave), Policy 400.34 (Provisional Status), Policy 400.42 (Termination of Employment) for administrative personnel
- Update on Special Program Unit placements and feeder alignment for EEC classes
- Kindergarten early-out proposal for the first week of the 2024-2025 school year
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Notice of Public Hearing and Bonds to be Issued
The Canyons School District board is holding a public hearing to discuss issuing bonds. No dollar amount or specific project is mentioned in the agenda. The hearing is the only item on the agenda.
- Public hearing and discussion on bonds to be issued
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a study session discussing a future Innovation Center, a 2024 legislative update, and a USBA update. The business meeting included approval of a consent agenda covering minutes, hires, terminations, purchasing bids, student overnight travel, and January financial reports. Patron comments were also heard.
- Discussion of a future Innovation Center led by Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins
- 2024 legislative update from Charlie Evans and Susan Edwards
- Approval of purchasing bids including Apple computers and a Sunrise kitchen remodel
- Approval of January 2024 financial reports including bond project updates
- Approval of student overnight travel for various athletic teams
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Board Meeting
The board met to approve the meeting agenda and address a resolution approved by the Granite Board of Education on February 9, 2024. The meeting included a statement regarding that resolution.
- Statement regarding the February 9, 2024, resolution approved by the Granite Board of Education
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The board will hold a first reading on a resolution to issue up to $43 million in Lease Revenue Bonds through the Local Building Authority. They will also discuss updates to school fee policies and the proposed 2024-2025 fee schedule. The meeting includes a legislative update from state relations staff and a closed session to discuss an individual's character or competence. The business meeting includes approval of consent agenda items including hiring, purchasing bids, and financial reports.
- Consideration of resolution for up to $43 million Lease Revenue Bonds (first reading)
- School Fee Policy update and proposed 2024-2025 fee schedule
- 2024 Legislative update from External Relations
- Approval of purchasing bids including card access, delivery truck, ELA curriculum, vehicles
- Appointment of Canyons Education Foundation board members and administrative appointments
Executive Study Session
The Canyons School Board will hold a study session to receive information and discuss a long-range planning demographic study presented by Leon Wilcox and Rick Brammer from Applied Economics. They will also hear a 2024 legislative update from Charlie Evans and Susan Edwards, and review a Title IX district report from Tom Sherwood. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.
- Long-range planning demographic study by Applied Economics
- 2024 legislative update
- Title IX district report
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
The Canyons School District Board held a closed session for personnel discussion, followed by a study session on the 2024 legislative update, school accountability, the Mount Jordan Elevate Grant, and an elementary planning time proposal. In the business meeting, the board approved the consent agenda including hires, terminations, student travel, and the Mount Jordan Elevate Grant consultant, and voted to expand the CTE Early Childcare Education Training Center to Corner Canyon and/or Hillcrest High Schools. The board also discussed an elementary planning time proposal (second reading), a strategic plan focus group report, and a long-range planning update (fourth reading).
- Approved expansion of Early Childcare Education Training Center to Corner Canyon High School and/or Hillcrest High School
- Consent agenda included approval of hire and termination reports, student overnight travel, and Mount Jordan Elevate Grant consultant
- Elementary Planning Time Task Force Proposal presented for second reading
- Strategic Plan Focus Group Report on High Quality Learning presented
- Long Range Planning discussed in fourth reading, possible action