Seven newly seated members of the Alpine School District board took their oaths of office at an inaugural ceremony, where speakers urged a focus on student learning and long-term stewardship.

Michelle Sorensen, a newly sworn board member representing Seat 5, thanked attendees and described the start of the district's work as a long-term project, saying, "The things that we do might not be seen until we get to July 2027." She used a gardening metaphor to say the board must do unseen work now so students and educators can reap benefits later.

An unidentified speaker who addressed the ceremony described the board's fundamental task: building a system that "promotes learning," calling learning "life giving" and urging the board to create opportunities across academic disciplines. Guy Fugel, who introduced the roster of seats, identified other members and summarized their backgrounds: Jen Lyman (Seat 2), David Smith (Seat 3), Ada Wilson (Seat 4), Grace Rex (Seat 6) and Sterling Hilton (Seat 7). Fugel noted that Seats 1–3 are three-year terms and Seats 4–7 are five-year terms.

Judge Reid S. Parkin of the Orem City Justice Court administered the oath and framed the legal and ethical bounds of the office. Parkin reminded the new members that the oath requires adherence to the law and to constitutional protections and advised them to "stay in your lane," saying, "Staying in your lane is not a limitation. It is what protects the strength and stability of our entire system." He led the group in a collective recitation of pledges to "support, obey, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of Utah" and to discharge the duties of office "with fidelity."

After the oath, board members signed their oaths of office, posed for photographs and held an inaugural board meeting scheduled for 5:00 p.m.; refreshments were offered to attendees.

The ceremony focused on commitments rather than formal board actions; no motions or votes were recorded during the program. The new board will begin its work with an inaugural meeting following the ceremony.