Board Summary, Feb 10, 2021
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Roundtable Discussion At an annual Roundtable Discussion, the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Rick Robins engaged in a discussion about the direction of the District and what steps could be taken to keep advancing the vision and […]
Celebrating Exceptional Educators in an Exceptional Year
Patience and optimism are two qualities special education teachers have in abundance — reserves they’ve had to draw upon this year in meeting challenges posed by the COVID-19 health crisis. But by the looks of their classrooms, you wouldn’t know the extra work they’ve shouldered to ensure students succeed. To hear the happy sounds of […]
Construction Update: Brighton High Rebuild Enters Final Phase
The new home of the Bengals is quickly taking shape, and among the most remarkable features as you walk the halls of the three-story structure, are its stunning views. Brighton High’s beloved circled halls give the 51-year-old campus character. But they have a downside: They block natural light from classrooms and fail to capitalize on […]
Alta High’s McGill is Utah High School Principal of the Year
Brian McGill’s affection for Alta High and the students who pump life into the school’s classrooms, gymnasiums and auditoriums is even bigger than his toned biceps. McGill, whose passion beyond education is personal fitness and body building, can often be seen in the school’s hallways, calling out the name of his charges, engaging with positive […]
Canyons District’s Amber Shill Elected USBA President
It wasn’t the typical transfer-of-power ceremony. Like all Utah School Boards Association Presidents, Amber Shill was welcomed to her new post at the association’s annual January conference — except this year, like most everything else, the event was held virtually. “This has been a challenging year for public schools,” says Shill, a two-term Canyons Board […]
Board Meeting Summary, Feb 2, 2021
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Peruvian Park Elementary Construction The planned two-story, 92,900-square-foot Peruvian Park Elementary will be built by Hogan and Associate Contractors. The Board of Education approved the construction contract in an amount not to exceed $20,865,000. Also approved by the […]
CSD Graduation Rate Reaches New High, Despite the Pandemic
Canyons District’s graduation rate has been on the upswing for nearly a decade, a trajectory not be undone by the pandemic. Not only did the Class of 2020 persist in completing the credits they needed to earn their diplomas, despite the statewide closure of schools last spring and subsequent loss of two months of instruction, […]
Midvale Elementary, Hillcrest High named Schools of Excellence by State Board
Midvale Elementary and Hillcrest High schools are being recognized by the Utah State Board of Education as golden standards for closing the opportunity gap for multilingual learners. Midvale Elementary received the Utah Elementary School of Excellence Award, and Hillcrest received the Utah High School of Excellence Award from the state Board of Education in recognition of the academic growth of the schools’ students, especially those who are English language […]
Board Meeting Summary, Jan 19, 2021
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Board Leadership In an unanimous 7-0 vote, Nancy Tingey was re-elected to a second term as President of the Canyons Board of Education. Board members Amanda Oaks and Steve Wrigley were elected as vice presidents. New School Construction […]
Tireless Public Schools Advocate Reinstated as Canyons Board President
Nancy Tingey, a three-term member of the Canyons Board of Education with more than 30 years of involvement in public schools, will serve another term as Board President. In a 7-0 vote on Tuesday, Jan. 19, the Board elected to have Tingey, the first woman to serve as the leader of the Board, to continue in her […]
