Board previews proposed Midas Creek and Northwest boundary changes; permits, bussing, public feedback planned

Jordan School District staff presented two proposed boundary adjustments at the Aug. 12 study session and asked the board for direction before public outreach. Midas Creek proposal: Staff proposed moving the three numbered Midas Creek subareas to the Ochre Hills Middle / Riverton High feeder pattern. Staff emphasized the plan does not change the Midas Creek elementary boundary; it aligns middle and high school feeders for neighborhoods in the Midas Creek area. Staff said all impacted students would qualify for bus service to the new feeder schools and that the district could offer permits for current secondary students to remain at their existing schools (with bussing limited to new boundary schools). Northwest area proposal: The second proposal targeted a larger set of neighborhoods to reduce projected high enrollment at some West Jordan area high schools. The plan would move roughly 299 students from Sunset Ridge Middle to West Hills Middle and move other neighborhood groups to Elkridge and Bingham in order to balance projected building capacities. Staff estimated limited net changes to bus counts but said some routes could be adjusted; they recommended a limited permit rollout so current secondary students could finish their current school before transferring to new boundary schools. Board action: The board voted unanimously to proceed with the next steps for both proposals: targeted direct mail and ParentSquare notices to affected households, public open houses and a formal comment period in September, and a public hearing and possible action in December. For the Northwest change the board approved an exception allowing students already enrolled to finish at their current school for up to two additional years (effectively allowing current middle and high school students to complete the grade band they are in); staff will specify the permitting and bussing implications in public notices. Next steps and outreach: Staff will send tailored notices to the small number of households whose assigned high‑school boundary would change; they will host open houses, collect survey feedback and summarize results for the board before any final vote. Staff will also notify affected municipalities as required by law and will post the required USPS mail notice to affected addresses.