Board Summary, Nov. 15, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Performance, Satisfaction Measures The Board of Education reviewed performance measures of Canyons schools. CSD Research and Assessment Director Dr. Hal Sanderson told the Board of Education that 2022 was a solid year for Canyons school accountability and student […]
Board Summary, Nov. 1, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Elementary School Grading Term Adjustments The Board of Education is considering a proposal to alter the grading terms in Canyons elementary schools from trimester to quarters. School Performance Director Dr. McKay Robinson told the Board the suggested change […]
Board Summary, Oct. 18, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Long-Range Planning The declining birthrates in Canyons-area ZIP codes, coupled with the inability of young families to afford the cost of a median-priced home in the District, are contributing to a dip in total enrollment. As a result, […]
Board Summary, Oct. 4, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Student Advisory Council The Board of Education empaneled a Student Advisory Council, which serves as a direct line from CSD students to the policy-makers. The council, which advises the Board of Education on policies and procedures that could impact […]
Board Summary, Sept. 20, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Bus Study The Board of Education asked the Administration to conduct a survey to gauge community sentiment on shifting the start and end times of high, middle and elementary schools. Potential survey questions will be drafted by the […]
Board Summary , Sept. 6, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. Life-skills Curriculum A proposed life-skills curriculum, developed by Canyons District in-house specialists with the aim of building positive school climates, encouraging students to develop positive character traits, and complementing lessons being taught by parents in the home, will […]
Board Summary, Aug. 2, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items. CSD’s Proposed Life Skills The aims of the proposed life skills curriculum for CSD schools is to proactively teach students how to face challenges, help build a positive school climate, complement lessons being taught at home by parents, […]
Board Summary, July 12, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items Board Summary Human-Centered Supports A program to address concerning student behavioral issues in Canyons schools is being developed by CSD’s Student Services, Instructional Supports, Federal Programs, and Special Education departments. An update on the effort was presented by […]
Board Summary, June 21, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items Roundtable Priority Items Committees will be formed to focus on the four emphasis areas of the Board of Education’s recently-approved Strategic Plan. The standing groups will be asked to ensure the District’s initiatives are tied to the Board […]
Board Summary, June 7, 2022
Note: Recordings and documents for agenda items can be accessed via BoardDocs by clicking on the corresponding agenda items Draper Park Schedule for 2023-2024 Draper Park Middle School will move to a new school-day schedule in the 2023-2024 school year. The Board of Education voted unanimously on the proposal to move from the current six-period day, […]