Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012
Middle School Schedule Approved The Board of Education approved a new middle school schedule for the 2013-2014 school year. The schedule includes six, 60-minute class sessions and an A/B Block for sixth- through eighth-graders, who will attend Canyons middle schools beginning next school year. The schedule is designed to maximize time spent in English Language […]
Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012
Middle School Schedule Adjustments ProposedFollowing feedback from parents and middle school principals, Canyons academic leaders are proposing updates to the Middle School Schedule that was approved by the Board to be piloted at Indian Hills and Midvale middle schools this academic year. The proposed changes would include a daily schedule of six, 60-minute class sessions. […]
Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012
The Board of Education visited four newly completed and in-progress construction projects. The Board viewed the progress of the new Crescent View Middle School, which is being rebuilt in Draper; Butler Middle School; and Corner Canyon High School all of which are scheduled to open next school year. The Board also visited the newly […]
Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012
Board Salutes VolunteersThe Board paid tribute to Canyons’ 10,000 volunteers who contributed more than 218,000 hours worth some $4.8 million in service to Canyons students, schools and communities. About 200 volunteers gathered for a Board reception, followed by formal recognitions, which included a PTA “check” issued to the Board for service of its […]
Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012
Canyons Secures Aaa Bond Rating, Sells $80 Million in Bonds at Low RateCanyons has secured the highest of bond ratings and, as a result, sold $80 million in bonds at a low 2.95 percent interest rate on Tuesday, Aug. 21, 2012. Moody’s Investors Service in early August assigned Canyons the highest possible Aaa bond rating […]
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
Insurance Provider Approved for 2014 The Board approved a new health insurance provider for Canyons employees, effective in January 2013. At that time, all District employees receiving health insurance will move to a new plan, a split between SelectHealth and Altius. A District Insurance Committee has been studying the issue for six months, and found […]
Tuesday, June 12, 2012
Sandy CDA The Board heard a report from Sandy City about a Community Development Area plan that focuses on the city’s downtown, from 9000 South to 106000 South. Revitalization plans call for a mix of residential and retail buildings, as well as a transportation system that would connect from the TRAX line to destination and […]
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Board Approves Tentative Agreements with Employee Associations The Board approved tentative agreements with the Canyons Education Association and the Canyons Education Support Professionals Association. Both agreements include a 1 percent Cost of Living Adjustment to the base salary schedule, unfreezing of the salary schedule with Steps and Lanes for the 2012-2013 year, and no increase […]
Tuesday, May 15, 2012: Teacher Appreciation Night
2012 Canyons Teacher of the Year: Amy Bateman, Eastmont Middle Amy Bateman, an Eastmont Middle School math teacher known for her relentless commitment to a vision that all students will succeed, was named the 2012 Canyons School District Teacher of the Year. The honor came with prizes including a $1,000 check from the Canyons School […]
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Board Reiterates ‘Full and Unequivocal Support’ of Superintendent Doty The Board of Education issued a statement reiterating its “full and unequivocal support of Superintendent David Doty.” The statement, read by Board Member Paul McCarty, continues: “The Canyons Board of Education would like to reiterate its full and unequivocal support of Superintendent David Doty. We are […]
