Board Meeting Summary, June 30, 2020
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Discussion of Approach to Equity To the end of reaffirming Canyons’ commitment to ensuring equity in its schools and programs, Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins requested approval from the Board of Education to begin a review of the […]
Canyons District Reaffirms Commitment to Maintaining Equitable, Inclusive Schools
Reaffirming a commitment to maintaining schools that prioritize social justice, inclusivity, and equity, the Canyons Board of Education endorsed a framework for combatting discrimination and bias in all its forms. A committee of three Board members — Board Vice President Amber Shill and members Mont Millerberg and Amanda Oaks — will work with Canyons new […]
Wanted: Second-Grade Students for New Spanish Immersion Program
Are you interested in having your second-grade student immersed in learning Spanish through elementary school and beyond? Canyons District has openings in its new Spanish Dual Language Immersion Program at Midvalley Elementary in Midvale. The District recently held a special lottery for seats in the program, which is scheduled to start this coming fall and […]
Former Midvale Mayor Remembered for her Support of CSD, Education
As mayor of Midvale, JoAnn Seghini had one particular picture on her wall that gave her inspiration when she needed to make difficult decisions. It was a photo of a diverse group of children, cheerfully smiling at the camera, full of promise. These were the faces she considered when she led Midvale’s effort to join […]
Retiring Superintendent Jim Briscoe Lauded as a Builder, Unifier
From the early days of his career, when he worked as a social studies and math teacher, to his later years overseeing school districts in several states, Dr. Jim Briscoe had one common theme that followed him through: He was a builder. From the moment he arrived in Canyons District, Briscoe started construction on community […]
Board Meeting Summary, June 9, 2020
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Back-to-School Action Plan To the end of maintaining safe, welcoming, and prepared school communities during the ever-changing era of COVID-19, Canyons is hard at work on a Back-to School Action Plan that will ensure the safety of the CSD community when […]
Canyons Announces Locations, Dates for Summer Meals
Every summer, Canyons School District provides free meals to children 18 years and younger through its federally-approved Summer Food Service Program. This summer is no different, except the District will continue to take health and safety precautions and distribute grab-and-go meals via curbside pick-up. The Summer Food program will commence with the conclusion of the […]
CSD Begins Accepting Nominations for 2020 Apex Awards
It’s not hyperbole to say that the 2019-2020 school year has been like no other. The committed corps of Canyons employees and supporters, from principals to parents and technology specialists to teachers, rallied to guide and inspire student achievement in the midst of a global pandemic. But even before the arrival of COVID-19 — and […]
