Canyon School District outlines school moves, busing plans and student services

Representatives introduced by the council — Susan Edwards, Leon Wilcox and Amber Schill — updated Cottonwood Heights officials on several district actions and partnerships.

The district announced a relocation of two programs (Entrada adult education and the Life Skills Academy) for the 2027–28 school year to address growing enrollment and better utilize facilities. The district also described outcomes from consolidation decisions (Bella Vista and Ridgecrest) and said Ridgecrest is being considered for a rebuild within roughly three years. "We're excited to start school in four weeks," one district speaker said, noting class sizes should be manageable and some teachers were reassigned to ease transitions.

On student transport, the district clarified busing policy: students north of Fort Union Boulevard who meet state distance criteria will be bused indefinitely; students east of Highland will receive busing for a one‑year period to evaluate conditions. Council members and community representatives pressed the district about the safety of crossings (noting concerns at 7200 South and Highland) and asked whether the city and district could pursue grants or crossing‑improvement projects. The district said crossing guards are being relocated to key intersections and that infrastructure improvements may follow through joint grant requests with the municipality.

Speakers also highlighted student supports: teen centers (one at Brighton served 580 repeat students last year), peer court programs that divert low‑level school disciplinary matters to student panels, and partnerships on safe walking routes and outreach. The district invited city involvement on future school rebuild planning and pedestrian safety work.