Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via Diligent by clicking on the corresponding agenda items.

Boundary and Enrollment Study

The Board of Education opted to not move forward on Proposals A and B of the Long-Range Planning Committee’s Boundary and Enrollment Study. Proposal A would have consolidated the Granite and Quail Hollow elementary schools to form a student body of about 555 students. Proposal B would have consolidated Park Lane and Willow Canyon to create an estimated combined enrollment of 580. Both were tabled in favor of a districtwide study of boundaries that not only addressed the under-enrolled and under-capacity elementary schools but also a streamlining of the feeder systems to middle and high schools. Granite, Quail Hollow, Park Lane and Willow Canyon will continue to operate with their existing boundaries until further examination, discussion, and public engagement. CSD’s planning committee will now be tasked with developing a process to study boundaries across the District. 

New Director of Middle Schools Appointed

Angi Holden, Principal of Union Middle, was appointed the School Performance Director over Canyons Middle Schools on May 5, 2026 by the Canyons Board of Education. She will succeed Mindy Robison, who was promoted to Assistant Superintendent. Known for her student-centered leadership, Holden brings to the role nearly three decades of experience spanning special education, instructional coaching, school leadership, and district-level support roles. Holden has served in Canyons District since its formation in 2009, holding leadership roles that include Principal of Union Middle and Bella Vista Elementary, Assistant Principal at Glacier Hills Elementary, Instructional Coach at Mount Jordan Middle, and coaching coordinator and instructional specialist for the District Office. Before joining Canyons, she worked in Granite School District as a special education teacher, coordinator, and school safety coordinator. During her tenure as Principal at Bella Vista Elementary, the school earned designation as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2024, one of the nation’s highest honors for academic excellence. At Union Middle, Holden also helped secure consecutive Ron McBride Foundation after-school grants aimed at expanding opportunities and support systems for students. Holden earned a master’s degree in educational leadership from Western Governors University and a bachelor’s degree in special education from Utah State University. Her professional background also includes training in educational technology, AVID leadership, and collaborative systems improvement.

Administrative Appointments

The Canyons Board of Education approved the following administrative appointments and assignments:

Dr. Denzil (Chip) Watts, currently the Principal at Draper Park Middle, will transition to serve as Principal at Butler Middle School. He replaces Bryan Rudes who is the new Canyons Technical Education Center Principal. Rudes succeeds Doug Hallenbeck, who is retiring.

Amanda Parker, currently an assistant principal at Mount Jordan Middle, will be promoted to Principal at Union Middle. She replaces Holden.

Dr. Angela Wilkinson, currently the Principal at Sunrise Elementary, will be the new Principal at Draper Park Middle.

Barbra Winder, currently the Principal at Bella Vista Elementary, which is consolidating with Ridgecrest Elementary in 2026-2027, will become Principal at Sunrise Elementary.

Corrie Barrett, currently the Principal at Brookwood Elementary, will transfer to serve as Principal at Alta View Elementary. The District has begun the process of selecting Brookwood’s next Principal with plans to have leadership in place by this summer.

Scott Jameson, currently the Principal at Alta View Elementary, will move to Draper Elementary to serve as Principal.

Ronnie Mulqueen, currently the Principal at Draper Elementary, will transfer to Park Lane Elementary to serve as Principal.

Justin Jeffrey, currently the Principal at Park Lane Elementary, will transition to serve as Principal at Silver Mesa Elementary.

Aimee Wagner, currently the Principal at Silver Mesa Elementary, will move to Willow Springs Elementary to serve as Principal.

Anne Hansen, currently the Principal at Willow Springs Elementary, will become Principal at Crescent Elementary. She succeeds Kierstin Draper who is taking a temporary leave from her role as Principal to focus on family.

Assistant Principal Positions

Dave Barrett, currently an assistant principal at Jordan High School, will transition to serve as assistant principal at Alta High.

Kalisi Uluave, currently an assistant principal at Alta High, will transition to work at Hillcrest High as an assistant principal.

Andrew Yawn, currently an assistant principal at Hillcrest High, will move to Corner Canyon High to work as assistant principal.

Misty Jolley, currently an assistant principal at Corner Canyon High, will move to Hillcrest High to serve as assistant principal.

Ari Tavo, currently an assistant principal at Hillcrest High, will transition to serve as assistant principal at Jordan High.

Sara Little, currently an assistant principal at Jordan High, will transfer to Diamond Ridge High as an assistant principal.

Melissa Baker, currently an intern assistant principal at Hillcrest High, will be promoted to assistant principal at Hillcrest.

Matt Barila, currently a social worker at Union Middle School, will work at Jordan High School as an assistant principal intern.

Jared Tucker, currently an assistant principal at Diamond Ridge High, will move to Mount Jordan Middle to serve as an assistant principal.

Sydney Stringham, currently an assistant principal at Midvale Middle, will transition to serve as assistant principal at Eastmont Middle.

Taylor Hansen, currently an assistant principal at Eastmont Middle, will transfer to Midvale Middle to serve as an assistant principal.

Amber Tuckett, currently an assistant principal at Draper Park Middle, will move to East Sandy Elementary to serve as the Assistant Principal. Due to population-driven enrollment declines, Draper Park Middle qualifies now for one assistant principal as opposed to two.

Canyons Strong Recognitions

The following were recognized for their achievements and contributions:

• Silver Mesa ACC teacher Lisa Hayes, who is the 2026 Canyons Teacher of the Year.  Her selection was announced at the April 21 special ceremony to honor all CSD school Teachers of the Year. 
• CSD’s team of school nurses in honor of National School Nurse Day on May 6. 
• Alta High Principal Ken Rowley for receiving Utah PTA’s Outstanding Administrator of the Year.
• IT’s Eric Taylor for receiving the 2026 Utah Council of Education Technology’s Jack Erickson Excellence in Technology Services Award.
• Mindy Robison, Director of CSD Middle Schools, for being named Canyons District’s Assistant Superintendent.
• Jordan Valley School Principal Matt Nelson and his team for their rapid response to aid a colleague who suffered a serious leg injury after falling on campus.  CSD gives a special thanks to Ashlyn Stevens, Christina Moore, Stephanie Porter, Jenny Warner, Nick Gardner and Tucker Gamble for their commitment and care on the day of the incident.

Sex Education Committee Recommendations

The District’s Sex Education Instruction Committee, made up of representatives from across the District, recommended the adoption of new learning materials. Instructional Supports administrator Jesse Hennefer, who leads the committee, said the committee requests approval for “Human Development and Relationships” and “The Character Playbook: Building Healthy Relationships.” Per CSD practice, information about the proposed learning materials is provided to parents about the proposed adoption. As part of the public-input process, proposed textbooks also are made available for parent review. To comply with reporting requirements, Hennefer’s presentation included data regarding countywide rates of sexually transmitted diseases, child-abuse cases in Salt Lake County, and school-discipline referrals for pornography. Hennefer also noted that teen-mother birth rates are declining both within Canyons District boundaries and the state. According to student-discipline data, Hennefer said, seven students have faced repercussions related to accessing pornography on CSD property, including on a school bus. 

Access and Opportunity

In the past year, Canyons students have sought support or refuge some 20,000 times at one of Canyons District’s Teen Centers, which are located at Hillcrest, Jordan, Brighton and Diamond Ridge high schools. At the centers, teenage students can access food pantries, hygiene supplies, clothing, showers, washers and dryers, wellness spaces, and telehealth services. Federal and State Programs Director Paula Logan said that, according to usage data, 437 students have gone to the centers to study, 115 did loads of laundry, and 262 sought physical or mental health supports at their school’s center. Logan’s presentation also indicated CSD has experienced a 21 percent decrease in the total number of low-income students — a dip from 10,003 to 7,864 — but the percentage of the total number remains steady at 24 percent. The percentage of students who meet the federal definition of “homeless” has increased 1.5 percent and is not expected to go down as housing costs remain out of reach for many families. Logan said discussions will continue about how to engage more with parents. The aim would be to gather actionable data. 

Policy Updates

The Board of Education is considering updates on policies governing board governance; disposition of real property; data privacy and governance; cybersecurity; nondiscrimination policy for employees; workers compensation; termination of employment for administrative personnel; nondiscrimination of students; student conduct and the disciplinary process; school fees; student educational travel; open enrollment, school admission and school moratoriums; graduation requirements; instructional materials; a focused graduation pathway, and study of controversial issues.

School Highlights

Crescent Elementary is a thriving school community of 423 students who, according to Principal Kierstin Draper, are “kind and hardworking.”  In addition to classroom learning, students grow in skills and talents at numerous before-school enrichment activities, Draper said.  The Cubs participate in choir, orchestra, engineering, computer coding, gardening, and dance.  The school’s student body also loves literacy and has almost reached their collective goal of 350,000 hours of reading as a school, she said.

Patron Comment

The following patrons addressed the Board during Patron Comment. Recordings of the remarks can be accessed on Diligent.

• Brooke Eastham
• Heather O’Kane
• Laura Anderson
• Anna Jeppson
• Dillon Lieu
• Chad Butler
• Randy Moore
• Brandi List
• Tiffany Smith
• Kathryn Terello
• Jared Herbert
• Taylor Berhow
• Brianne England

Consent Agenda

The Board of Education approved the Consent Agenda, including the minutes for the April 21, 2026 meeting of the Board; hire and termination reports; purchasing bids; administrative appointments; and LEA-specific endorsements.

Superintendent, Business Administrator Reports

Superintendent Dr. McKay Robinson noted conversations with personnel to discuss ways to make the workplace as employee friendly as possible. He also expressed appreciation for school nurses for School Nursing Appreciation Day, as well as the employees who will be retiring this year. He lauded the Jordan Valley staff and faculty who rallied around a colleague who recently fell and broke her leg on campus. He sends his best to the student groups in their upcoming competitions.

Business Administrator Leon Wilcox noted the work of the Long-Range Planning Committee.  He also mentioned the commitment of our retirees, including East Midvale head secretary Charlotte Graham, CSD’s longest-tenured employees. She’s been at the Title I school for 47 years. Graham and other retirees will be feted at a May 14 Retirees Banquet at Gardner Village.

Board of Education Reports

Ms. Holly Neibaur Hayes remarked on the Teacher of the Year ceremony and congratulated Mrs. Lisa Hayes for being named the 2026 overall CSD Teacher of the Year.  She also congratulated educators from her district who received honors as their school’s Teacher of the Year.  She reported on attending the Willow Springs Art Show.

Mr. Jackson Lewis reported on attending Union Middle’s cultural night. He also thanked patrons for participating in the community-engagement process of the Boundary and Enrollment Study. He informed the community that a districtwide study will take all neighborhoods into consideration as boundaries are proposed. He also commented on the policy regarding when Board members are considered part a quorum to participate in Board action. Mr. Lewis also remarked on a Utah school board members’ motion to remove the term “LGBTQ” from an NSBA values guidebook. He opposes the action and urged Utahns to send messages of opposition to the motion to Utah’s NSBA delegation.

Mr. Andrew Edtl welcomed Angi Holden to her new post as the Director of CSD Middle Schools. He also congratulated Parker and Barila on their promotions. He also wished a safe return to his federal-government colleagues, particularly in the military, during this time of global conflict.  He hoped for “a swift and safe resolution to the unrest in the world” so they can return to their families.

Ms. Amanda Oaks reported on attending state solo ensembles for choir, band and orchestras, as well as the CSD Arts Consortium. She noted that CSD aims to promote and inform the community about the many CSD arts-related events, such as Sprucewood Elementary recent “Granny Awards” musical. She attended Corner Canyon’s interior design contest. Oaks also spoke about Draper Park Middle’s talent show, which is organized by parent volunteers.

Ms. Katie Dahle emotionally recalled the legacy and life of her grandfather, who recently died at 94.  As the first to attend college in his family, he was a lifelong educator and served as a coach, teacher, principal, and superintendent. Her grandmother also was a teacher and librarian.  Her grandparents, she said. believed that education changes people’s lives for the better.  In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, Dahle said teachers in CSD are true champions of public education and impact the lives of countless CSD students. 

Ms. Karen Pedersen recalled the small, thoughtful gifts that children would give during Teacher Appreciation. She noted Eastmont’s new attendance incentive and the students who attended the field trip to the Mammoth’s new training facility. It was the first STEM Day the Mammoth held for Utah students.  She commented on the strength of the LAND Trust and TSSP plans.

President Shill said she watched the Canyons Youth Symphony livestreamed performance on CSDtv, at

tended the Canyons View Elementary PTA meeting, visited a Ridgecrest DLI program, and the Bella Vista Elementary “Memory Night.”  She asked the Administration to work with the Board to provide a memento for the final-year faculty and staff at Bella Vista.