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Provo Board Weighs Boundary Study for Carterville, Rock Canyon–Edgemont; Public hearing scheduled for February
Summary
The board reviewed two proposed boundary efforts—aligning Carterville Road properties and adjustments between Rock Canyon and Edgemont aimed at bus‑route efficiency—and approved a timeline for public notice, information meetings and a Feb. 10 hearing with a Feb. 24 vote window.
Provo School District staff outlined two possible boundary actions at the Dec. 9 study session: a small Carterville Road change affecting roughly six to ten houses to put both sides of the street in the same boundary, and a Rock Canyon–Edgemont adjustment aimed at improving busing efficiency (options discussed included shifting about 9 to 30 students depending on configuration).
Business Administrator Devin Dailey and Superintendent Wendy Dowell recommended the district publish notices by Jan. 6, hold information meetings and neighborhood sessions in mid‑January, run a public hearing Feb. 10, and consider a separate vote on Feb. 24 to give the public time to comment. Dailey said four parcels are coming into Provo from the county/Nebo adjustments described elsewhere and one parcel moves to Nebo, with valuation roughly balanced.
Board members focused on equity and program impacts: several members asked whether moving students could affect Edgemont’s percentage of low‑income students and, in turn, its Blue Ribbon recognition. Vice President Gina Hill advised the board to prioritize what is best for students rather than status metrics. Staff said principals and community councils would be engaged and that maps and mailings would be provided to affected households.
No final vote was taken at the study session; the board will take formal action during the business meeting and can delay or modify the proposed timeline after receiving community input.
