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Timpanogos board unanimously appoints Dr. Joe Jensen as inaugural superintendent after closed hiring process; public urged fewer closed meetings

Timpanogos School District Board of Education · January 29, 2026
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Summary

After a multi‑stage screening and closed-session interviews, the board voted unanimously to appoint Dr. Joe Jensen as the district's first superintendent; a public commenter earlier urged the board to reduce closed meetings and alleged an improperly noticed Jan. 5 gathering.

The Timpanogos School District board unanimously appointed Dr. Joseph J. M. Jensen as its inaugural superintendent on Jan. 28 after a multi-stage hiring process that screened 22 applicants and included closed‑session interviews for personnel reasons.

Board member(s) reported that a hiring committee of community members and educators scored applicants and narrowed candidates before the board conducted two days of closed interviews. The board…

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