Opinion: Splitting Alpine School District will give parents more of a say and will help students succeed

In last month’s special session, the Utah Legislature passed HB3003, transferring the power to initiate school district splits from school boards to citizens’ petitions and municipalities.

Parents will now be empowered to pursue the organizational framework that most benefits their children’s education. Families will be closer to the decision making process and more programs will be tailored to the needs of local schools.

Several communities in Utah County intend to take advantage of this opportunity to leave Alpine School District, the largest in the state.

Cedar Fort, Eagle Mountain, Fairfield and Saratoga Springs have formed an interlocal agreement with the aim of establishing a separate “West District.” Meanwhile, a similar framework comprising Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Draper, Highland and Lehi, is looking to form a new “Central District.”

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Opinion: Splitting Alpine School District will give parents more of a say and will help students succeed

Opinion: Splitting Alpine School District will give parents more of a say and will help students succeed

Opinion: Splitting Alpine School District will give parents more of a say and will help students succeed

Opinion: Splitting Alpine School District will give parents more of a say and will help students succeed

Opinion: Splitting Alpine School District will give parents more of a say and will help students succeed