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Wasatch County School Board appoints Jake Collette after split deliberations
Summary
After interviewing a slate of candidates and hearing public concerns about safety and community trust, the Wasatch County School Board appointed Jake Collette to fill the open seat following multiple rounds of deliberation and a final roll-call vote.
The Wasatch County School Board appointed Jake Collette to fill the open board seat after a lengthy series of candidate interviews, public comments and deliberations.
Collette, an organizational communication consultant who emphasized listening and bringing people together, was approved after board members cited his problem‑solving focus and capacity to help mend community divisions as the reason to choose him. The board’s final vote followed a narrower earlier motion to appoint another candidate that did not carry unanimous support.
Why it matters: The appointment comes at a moment of heightened community scrutiny — board members said they want someone who can rebuild trust as the district opens a second high school and implements major capital projects.
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