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Business administrator Leon Wilcox summarized the three agreements. For certificated teachers the board approved a package that combines step increases, an increment payment and a cost‑of‑living adjustment. Wilcox said the average district teacher will receive roughly a $3,540 increase next year, which he described as about a 4.6 percent rise versus the current average salary. The agreement also funds educator salary adjustments, increases the teacher stipend (TSA) and preserves 32 hours of paid professional time for teachers.

Insurance and leave provisions were discussed. District staff told the board the district will absorb a 6.5 percent premium increase for 2026 plan year and that employee premiums will remain the same, but deductibles will increase (for example, on the traditional plan single‑person deductibles were described as moving from about $900 to $1,200 and family deductibles from about $2,700 to $3,600). Wilcox said those changes are expected to reduce district exposure and generate savings relative to higher premium scenarios.

The board approved an ESP agreement that funds steps and a cost‑of‑living adjustment and includes 1‑time payments for employees who have “topped out” on the pay schedule. Wilcox said the ESP package raises the starting hourly rate to $15.70, funds step increases and includes a $1,000 state bonus for school‑based ESPs that the district extended to district‑level ESPs as well; the total package cost was described as roughly a 5.4 percent increase constructed to be sustainable.

The board also approved the administrative compensation package, which includes step funding, a cost‑of‑living adjustment and a $1,000 one‑time bonus for administrators (administrators were not included in the state ESP bonus). Wilcox said the agreements were negotiated with bargaining teams and thanked school and district negotiators for their work.

Board members asked questions about affordability, bargaining timelines and the status of House Bill 267 (legislative action affecting negotiations). Wilcox reported HB 267 had its signatures gathered and that the lieutenant governor had placed the bill on a five‑day hold; he said that hold could affect the statute’s implementation but would not retroactively change the negotiated agreements the board approved that night.

All three negotiated packages passed on unanimous voice votes with no recorded nay votes.

Ending: District officials said they will continue to refine benefits and budget modeling and return to the board with any follow‑up necessary as the new plan year approaches.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Meeting 5/6/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Canyons School District board unanimously approved negotiated compensation packages for teachers, education support professionals and administrators for the 2025–26 year on May 6, including steps, stipends and a district commitment to cover a 6.5% insurance premium increase.","taxTitle","Canyons School District, Utah School Boards, Utah","taxId",65812,"location","Utah","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6249318,"Canyons board hears detailed planning update on Innovation Center; trades building, conference space and program clusters discussed",3918,1286000,5204000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3205941-798fd066031a0c68e62b096b0b751268&start=1286&end=5204","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3205941-798fd066031a0c68e62b096b0b751268/thumbnail_1286000.jpg","/articles/6249318/Utah/Canyons-board-hears-detailed-planning-update-on-Innovation-Center-trades-building-conference-space-and-program-clusters-discussed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249318-d06f304ae4831250a1870fe21ef66999/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450742&Signature=HTyDFQeekuHdkpLcM4vDFDwkJss1uaUQUzMkxEH0art7lOO4d~ZlwG0sd6Sa8tcBy8uN6cETRN4fYibZ-27GOJIdGSpsQL99kYVRtkhqNVMR0B11Bvqeo-7Ud3kA4XBG48-KAZ~1rTJusyeeaLV52XpHWrEL8qgZt2Tdv~mcLqla73CVZNVfAN5vLXD3WIY57gZmrjGfj9WYhOD1-Qs4cpwsCjrDDEkoixVfWF8r7wdFDazXV2Y9nCWjkYEV0Xu8sclyuaNI0yU6tZnhArKg7V4N1oj0iNaFh~wF28tY9aa-eabEPa9Y-hVQM5TkDI0phrxJ410f4nUM8HmOj4KfDw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Canyons School District leaders and their architects presented a detailed planning and programming update for the Canyons Innovation Center on May 6, describing program clusters, renderings and early sizing and cost estimates.

Superintendent Robbins told the board the planning team had reached a point where it could discuss “clusters and programming” and how the center would align with the district’s Portrait of a Scholar goals. He said the district aims for the center to open in 2027 and to include AI curriculum both as a standalone offering and integrated across strands. “My goal is by the time we open in '27 to have AI not only as a standalone, but then morph it into every strand area,” Robbins said.

Why it matters: The Innovation Center is the district’s adaptive reuse of the former eBay regional headquarters and is intended to expand career and technical pathways, create industry partnerships, host conferences and provide space for programs that currently are limited by capacity at CTEC.

Architects from MHTN and district staff showed high‑level floor plans and renderings that include a conference center and “inquiry lounge” adjacent to a large industry‑partner showcase area. Designers said the conference room concept could host roughly 280 people in certain configurations and would include advanced audio‑visual capabilities and portable partitions.

The planning team described program clusters for trades, health sciences, energy and engineering, multimedia and hospitality, and proposed locating a multi‑use ‘amenities’ building to house cosmetology, culinary and conferencing functions. MHTN and district staff said one proposed trade outbuilding is targeting roughly 30,000 square feet, a size the team described as a “sweet spot” on budget models.

Program‑sizing questions dominated the discussion. Architects and career‑technical teachers told the board some trades programs — welding, construction and diesel — could require additional teacher FTEs and larger lab space if the district doubles capacity to meet waiting lists. A draft square‑footage estimate flagged cosmetology at about 11,000 square feet in one concept, while some welding labs are commonly designed in the 5,000–6,000 square‑foot range in comparable projects the architects cited.

The presentation also described partnerships and staffing plans. Reid and program staff detailed industry outreach: internship interest from local companies and organizations such as STEM Action Center. The team said it expects STEM Action Center to be an active lab partner. Representatives described visits to model programs in other districts and input from industry partners ranging from animation producers to manufacturing companies.

Architects told the board that siting decisions, building systems and potential uses for the building’s third floor would affect cost and flexibility. They identified design priorities including flexible lab space that can adapt to technological change, “collision points” where industry and students interact, and storage and acoustical considerations for heavy shop and media programs.

Board members raised safety, HVAC and logistics concerns for mixed uses — for example, keeping cosmetology ventilation separate from culinary spaces — and asked for more detailed cost analysis. Staff said they would add a construction manager/general contractor to the team for budget refinement and recommended further rounds of stakeholder review this summer.

The presentation included demonstrations of media and entrepreneurial activities planned for the facility, including CSD TV student productions and an industry partner wall. District leaders said the center’s flexibility is intended to allow incremental occupancy and future expansion as enrollment and program needs evolve.

Ending: District staff asked for more detailed program‑size direction from the board and said they would return with refined cost estimates, space plans and recommendations from the construction manager during the summer planning cycle.","District leaders and architects presented renderings, program clusters and rough cost and space estimates for the Canyons Innovation Center during the May 6 board meeting, highlighting partnerships with STEM Action Center, potential conference space for about 280 people, and program‑sizing questions for trades, welding and cosmetology.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6249324,"Canyons Education Foundation reports $2.5 million in assets, details scholarships and resource closet",596,209000,805000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3205941-798fd066031a0c68e62b096b0b751268&start=209&end=805","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3205941-798fd066031a0c68e62b096b0b751268/thumbnail_209000.jpg","/articles/6249324/Utah/Canyons-Education-Foundation-reports-25-million-in-assets-details-scholarships-and-resource-closet","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249324-898d558e0ce2b4c05570ed1956438a3f/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450742&Signature=HidixK7nkDm15f-94bshCo~nHsrSVyJKaEbfQjULCwWlwA4Khgc-Radq6DHRJ49tTjqP9~-CBLNKRvgS4XqM~k-tvROdQFtE1t9Tpwbacojnyy-RSwAGgSNEcdk1ZNbTZBXPQaQq3STXpG~GqqLXeDxE3s0MfM4U76rNxuEMCiRVy7R3~PF5cq8Rrlte9VwD53gr0yFeyrG2WVROzP2LNdtj1hl0HjDk5yo0iCZ2oGGBdMOLu4sHuhHbH-ejYP-ypcVchlh~VQr5OoJEI8Cb4F8JHoY4P9EqasLhvwz-zW5dLwYUtVjwXpWjMPjjJa0c8RT8WFlcSByJtKOAu7lhaQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canyons Education Foundation told the Canyons School District Board of Education on May 6 that it holds about $2,507,750 in total assets and has expanded scholarships, teacher grants and student supports.

The foundation said unrestricted donations, targeted gifts and in-kind donations support scholarships, family assistance and classroom or program needs. Denise (Foundation presenter) told the board, “Our actual, total assets right now are 2,507,750.” Board president Fred Lowry said the foundation has given “over a million dollars now” in teacher innovation grants over time.

Why it matters: The foundation’s private fundraising and in-kind donations fund student supports that the district does not directly provide, including emergency family assistance, holiday gift cards, scholarships and teacher innovation grants. That supplements district programs for McKinney‑Vento students and other targeted needs.

Foundation leaders described how donations are handled. They said restricted gifts are routed to the program or school the donor designates; unrestricted dollars go to the foundation’s general fund for flexible use. Foundation staff said they maintain endowments and plan to add several new named endowment funds in the coming year.

The presentation listed recent fundraising results and program highlights. The foundation reported a record gala that raised about $90,000 this year, and said annual fundraisers and events — including a golf tournament and community donation drives — contribute more than $200,000 a year in cash fundraisers plus another $150,000–$200,000 in in‑kind donations. The foundation said one in‑kind receipt included hundreds of pairs of basketball shoes donated through a Utah Jazz connection.

Leaders described scholarships and grants the foundation administers. Foundation staff said private donors now back a set of “Canyon Strong” scholarships and that the foundation facilitated more than $100,000 in scholarships this year, up from roughly $53,000 at the time of the previous report. Foundation representatives said they administer about $100,000 a year in teacher innovation grants and have distributed more than $1 million cumulatively.

The foundation described its resource closet operations, saying school staff request items for families and the foundation fills and returns the items to schools. Foundation leaders said the resource closet fulfilled more than 2,000 requests this year for food, clothing and school supplies.

Foundation governance and transparency were also addressed. Presenters said the foundation documents its meetings and trainings and posts agendas, minutes and recordings to the foundation website and the state public‑notice site; they said board members are asked to complete required state trainings and Open Meetings Act education.

The foundation named local business and philanthropic partners that have contributed support, including the Larry H. Miller family, Lone Peak Hospital, Cypress Credit Union and America First Credit Union, among others. Foundation staff said they are increasing outreach on legacy and planned giving and are exploring additional endowment funds to sustain long‑term programs.

The foundation presentation concluded with an invitation to the public to participate in upcoming fundraisers and donation drives and with an offer to answer board questions. Presenters said the foundation would continue expanding partnerships with the district and community organizations.

The presentation was for information; no formal board action followed.

Ending: Foundation leaders asked the board and the public to contact them with questions about donations, grants or the resource closet and said they would return with updates at future meetings.","At the May 6 Canyons School District board meeting, the Canyons Education Foundation reported roughly $2.51 million in assets and described fundraising, endowments, scholarships and expanded student supports including a resource closet that fulfilled more than 2,000 requests this year.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6249308,"Board authorizes study of boundary changes and potential school consolidations; parents to be notified",2262,12492000,14754000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3205941-798fd066031a0c68e62b096b0b751268&start=12492&end=14754","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3205941-798fd066031a0c68e62b096b0b751268/thumbnail_12492000.jpg","/articles/6249308/Utah/Board-authorizes-study-of-boundary-changes-and-potential-school-consolidations-parents-to-be-notified","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249308-728c046e9afdcc30db645df1c3278545/orig.mp4?Expires=1770450742&Signature=WUmQoFAzl1elVgFJecSKpSiSSl7StAAjdmmVVJA7~g~9qj074cx6uYiDtQj2Tqui00MEBJX57OzSGxrDQW9saqO7gOBetmFoKoNtZvfJNi~j1gIzTn4LQk5N8qiIcoTN6wn7sEt2~Jzis9rC1~RrH-YrEHgBNjmTOfp~VnUCgarxyzm96wMzUU7S4xrkz6S7hnoA5LN2nJctxdGQ84kVOv8CCt7xGmxyc7ZgffoPJlDVVeCs~uQxjWtz6rUtL2BvlxLfPxbJmqM9iFBmm1kT3T5RrU4I727Vbp6UB0wMXkOat3cH9YTB8Ulyfn48FfaE-Fl8x-4Qa6McZpEBGHlfaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Canyons School District Board of Education on May 6 authorized a formal study into possible boundary changes, school consolidations and potential closures and directed district staff to begin notifying affected families.

Business administrator Leon Wilcox presented enrollment trends showing declining student counts in the district’s elementary grades over several years. He said the district’s October 1 enrollment has fallen from nearly 15,000 before the pandemic to about 13,200 this year and that projections put the district below 13,000 for next year. Wilcox said higher housing costs and declining birth rates were key drivers in the enrollment decline.

Why it matters: Lower enrollment reduces state funding tied to pupil counts and creates uneven school sizes. The board said the study is intended to evaluate options that could maintain program quality, balance class sizes and use facilities more efficiently.

The board voted to authorize an in‑depth study of boundary and consolidation options affecting eight elementary schools: Bella Vista, Brookwood, East Sandy, Granite, Oakdale, Park Lane, Quail Hollow and Willow Canyon. The board also authorized district staff to notify families associated with ten nearby elementary schools that boundaries could change: Butler, Canyon View, Glacier Hills, Lone Peak, Mid Valley, Peruvian Park, Ridgecrest, Sandy, Silver Mesa and Sunrise.

In a separate motion the board authorized notification for four middle schools whose boundaries or enrollments could be affected: Albion, Butler, Eastmont and Union.

Wilcox and staff emphasized the study will consider many factors, including academic program continuity, student safety and walking routes, special programs (pre‑K and special education units), feeder‑pattern impacts, building condition and capacity, transportation costs and community cohesion. The presentation noted that some schools host district special education or pre‑K programs that would need placement if boundaries change.

The board discussed calendar and legal timing. Wilcox noted state law requires specific notification and hearing steps and gives a 90‑day notice timeline for actions intended to take effect the next school year; the board may also choose a longer timeline. Members discussed whether to target a decision for December so changes could take effect the following school year, or to allow an extended transition; no closure decisions were made at the meeting.

Board members stressed transparency and community engagement. Several trustees urged careful public communication, repeated opportunities for stakeholder input and a rubric‑driven analysis to make decisions data‑driven rather than anecdotal.

Actions taken: The board passed three unanimous motions to authorize the study, to direct the administration to begin notifying the listed elementary families and to begin notification for the listed middle‑school families.

Ending: District staff said the study team will meet through May and the summer, refine metrics and proposals and return to the board with options and cost comparisons; the board instructed staff to maintain clear public communications and set up an information page for the process.","On May 6 the Canyons School District board voted unanimously to authorize an in‑depth study of possible elementary boundary changes, school consolidations and potential closures and to begin notifying families in a set of elementary and middle schools that their boundaries or enrollments could change.","actionData","errors"]

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