Timpanogos School District Study Session and Board Meeting
The board discussed the transition from a junior high school structure to a middle school model, emphasizing a mindset shift toward creating a robust environment for students. Key topics included fostering culture and community through soft landings for sixth-grade students and increasing parent involvement. The discussion also covered curriculum, instruction, and assessment strategies, focusing on academic mastery over grades, incorporating movement in the classroom, and exploring various interdisciplinary teaming models. Additionally, the board reviewed plans for purposeful technology implementation and the commitment to operating as a professional learning community.
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Timpanogos School District Study Session And Board Meeting
The meeting focused on the district's ongoing boundary study and the process for evaluating potential school closures. Key discussion topics included establishing criteria for robust schools, such as specialized services, effective leadership, and optimal class sizes. Participants reviewed survey feedback concerning proposed grade level configurations, specifically regarding the transition of 9th grade to high school and 6th grade to junior high. The board also evaluated different approaches for notifying schools regarding their status in the potential closure process, weighing the benefits of broad notification versus targeted announcements.
May 27, 2026·Board meeting
Timpanogos School District Study Session And Board Meeting
The board discussed establishing criteria for robust and thriving elementary and secondary schools. Key topics included determining appropriate class sizes, ranging from a minimum of three to a maximum of five classes per grade, to support teacher collaboration and operational flexibility. Additionally, the discussion focused on program offerings such as Gifted and Talented programs and Dual Language Immersion. The board explored the importance of equitable access to these programs across the district and considered models that would maintain a high standard of education while addressing community and parent priorities.
May 12, 2026·Board meeting
Alpine School District Board of Education Study Session and Board Meeting
The meeting included a presentation from the curriculum department regarding health and physical education, specifically covering sex education policies, maturation program updates, and student safety. District staff reported on positive trends in decreasing teen pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections, as well as an increase in reported sexual abuse cases, which is attributed to better electronic reporting mechanisms. The Board also recognized various student artistic achievements from multiple schools and presented the Do the Right Thing Challenge award to a student for her essay on youth violence. Additionally, several teachers and staff members received the Rise Award for their dedication, exceptional teaching, and selfless contributions to the school community.
