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District studies Nibley Park grade reconfiguration; public comments favor K–6 conversion
Summary
The Salt Lake City School District presented an in-depth study Oct. 7 on Nibley Park School’s grade configuration, noting the school has not reached a self‑sustaining middle‑grade enrollment and that many public comments favored changing the site to K–6.
District staff presented an in‑depth study on Oct. 7 about potential grade‑level reconfiguration at Nibley Park School.
Brian Conley said the district’s administrative procedures require study if the district considers adjusting grade levels. He told the board Nibley Park has not achieved the original goal of a self‑sustaining middle‑grade program — the target was roughly 150 students with eight or more faculty — and that many students in the Nibley Park boundary already attend Hillside or other middle schools. The small scale has limited course and elective offerings, staff said.
Board members and staff discussed community meeting feedback; staff reported that about 19 of 25 comments favored reconfiguration to K–6. Board members asked for clarification about elective offerings and classroom spaces, and staff said they would follow up with principals and include facility‑use options as part of any final recommendation. One board member asked for options that would preserve small‑school features and relationships for students; staff pointed to Horizonte as an existing alternative that provides personalized supports.
Ending — What’s next
Staff will continue to collect public comments and provide additional information on facility use and transition options in upcoming board materials ahead of the Nov. 18 decision window.
