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Provo school board opens study on falling enrollment, possible boundary and DLI changes
Summary
Board President Jennifer Partridge, Superintendent Wendy Dau and Business Administrator Devyn Dayley told the joint meeting the district's enrollment has fallen below 13,000 from prior levels around 13,300–14,000, discussed single‑teacher cohorts in small schools and the prospect of DLI adjustments; the board emphasized community meetings and that any closures or boundary changes would follow months of public notice.
Board President Jennifer Partridge, Superintendent Wendy Dau and Business Administrator Devyn Dayley led a detailed discussion on April 30 about the Provo City School District's declining enrollment and how the board will study options, including changes to Dual Language Immersion (DLI) program structure and possible boundary adjustments.
Partridge said the board has observed a steady decline and that district enrollment has fallen below 13,000 after years when it hovered between roughly 13,300 and 14,000. District leaders warned that in smaller schools or DLI cohorts it is possible to have only one teacher for a grade level, which raises concerns about program quality and staffing. They said DLI program adjustments will likely precede boundary or closure decisions because program changes can affect enrollment patterns.
The leaders estimated charter schools typically draw about 8–10% of students and noted a new charter school is expected to open near Spring Creek next year. They emphasized that no decisions have been made, that board members (not district staff) will make any final decisions, and that state rules require months of public notice before implementing closures or boundary changes. The board said it will hold community meetings to gather input as the study continues.
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