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Canyons School District leaders describe the Canyons Innovation Center in Draper as a profession‑based learning hub that will pair students with industry projects, college credit and certifications to address workforce gaps in aerospace, defense, manufacturing and tech.
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Business administrator Leon Wilcox presented a draft small‑capital list with an estimated $5 million budget and priorities including Jordan High infield turf, new baseball/softball lighting (~$725,000), parking lot LED retrofits, HVAC/control upgrades at several elementaries, and safety lock installations.
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District staff presented designs and partnerships for a new Innovation Center and a two‑package construction plan; the trades‑building low bid (~$14.6M) was placed on the consent agenda while the larger main‑building package is scheduled for later bidding and further board review.
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The district AI team described a years‑long, principle‑based rollout (VIEW framework), an adopted education‑focused AI tool (Magic School AI), Google Gemini enterprise licensing for 13+ students, district‑built chatbots and teacher support resources; staff emphasized moderation, privacy and professional learning.
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The board agreed to pause the 90‑day closure timeline for several proposed elementary consolidations and expand the boundary study to consider feeder systems, SPED placement, birth rate and housing projections after extensive public comment and trustee questions.
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The board heard a second reading of a proposed district‑wide math adoption (Amplify/Desmos for elementary; Reveal for secondary). Staff outlined STEM/data literacy alignment, estimated per‑student licensing costs, technology components and potential implications if the state alters high‑school pathways.
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The Canyons Board of Education reviewed a K–12 math curriculum adoption proposal Nov. 11, 2025. Dr. Amber Roderick presented Amplify Desmos for K–5 and Reveal Math for secondary grades, citing a shift toward inquiry-based instruction; costs and implementation details will be provided at the second reading.
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In an annual indicators presentation Nov. 11, Dr. Hal Sanderson reported that the district’s RISE results and median student growth generally exceed state averages, while board members raised concerns about a recent dip in graduation rate and chronic absenteeism trends and asked for a roundtable on grading and attendance policies.
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CANYONS SCHOOL DISTRICT — At a Nov. 11 board meeting, the Canyons School District’s long‑range planning committee presented second‑reading proposals to consolidate several elementary schools and adjust attendance boundaries in response to sustained enrollment declines.
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SANDY, UT — Dozens of community members addressed the Canyons School District board during the Nov. 11 patron comment period to urge a pause or withdrawal of the Bella Vista closure plan.