Boundary maps for new Utah County school districts approved by County Commission
The new boundary maps dissect the Alpine School District three ways – a move that was during the 2024 November election. The three new districts are tentatively named, , and .
County Commission officials said the boundaries were drawn out by a redistricting committee after considering 'complex and important factors' such as populations, census blocks, city boundaries, and neighborhoods.
'These considerations help ensure that the districts are organized to provide equal representation for all communities,' The County Commission said in a statement. 'Additionally, the school board member district boundaries will be redrawn after each census with the next redrawing after the 2023 census and every 10 years thereafter.'
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The new districts will not automatically mean children in the area will have to change schools. The new district boards, which will be sworn in and begin serving in December 2025, will be responsible for studying and making changes to school boundaries.
The County Commission explained that the law provides flexibility for families who live on district border lines or have unique situations. This would allow children to attend the school that best fits their needs.
'Therefore, while there may be some adjustments in the future, the current school your children attend may not be impacted by the district division,' the Commission said.
Next, voters will elect 21 school board seats within their respective school board member districts. In the year after the board members are sworn in, the three new districts will focus on hiring staff, creating policies, and preparing to educate students.
The newly formed school districts will completely replace the Alpine School District at the start of the 2027-2028 school year.
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