Construction is moving forward on several projects. We are excited to break ground at West High School later this month and expect to break ground at Highland High School in April.

Student athletes are already adjusting to temporary practice locations:

Thank you to our coaches, athletic directors, bus drivers, and construction crews for working together to coordinate schedules and keep student activities running smoothly during this transition.

Capital projects address building needs and help us keep up productive and safe learning environments for students and staff. The capital project report lists the projects planned for each school in the 2026–27 school year.

Facilities teams visited schools and worked with school administrators to identify capital needs. Projects were prioritized based on student safety, repair urgency, and responsible maintenance of district facilities. That's why you might see projects at schools that are being rebuilt or in buildings where schools or programs may consolidate in the future. Facility needs change over time, but our commitment to safe and productive learning environments for students remains the same.

We’re exploring the creation of a Student Advisory Council for the coming school year to strengthen student voice in district decision-making. The council would include our Student Board Members and representatives from each high school. The students would meet monthly to share ideas and provide feedback to district leaders and the Board of Education.

This update describes work underway as part of our Strategic Plan for Student Achievement, which guides our efforts through spring 2029. The update highlights progress in key areas such as reducing absenteeism, expanding access to academic programs and enrichment opportunities, and strengthening student discipline supports. It also provides data and information related to each measurement indicator.

The board held a special public comment period to gather feedback on proposed changes to school fees for the 2026–27 school year. Another public comment period will be held during the board meeting on Wednesday, March 18. The March 18th public comment period will begin at 7:15 p.m. in the board room at the district office: 406 E. 100 S., Salt Lake City, UT 84111. All community members who arrive by 7:15 p.m. and want to speak about the proposed school fees will have an opportunity to do so.

It is anticipated that the Board of Education will vote on the proposed school fees on March 18, following the public comment period.

The district recommended changing the Testing Compliance Assistant position from an hourly role to a contract position. Before making this recommendation, Human Resource Services reviewed needs and conducted a job study to understand how other school districts support necessary testing.

The board will revisit this recommendation at a future meeting. The additional time allows employees and community members to review the proposal and provide feedback to board members.

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