**Update: Commissioners Vote on Alpine School District Boundary Maps

Today, March 26, 2025, Utah County Commissioners voted to accept the boundary maps for the three new school districts and their school boards, an essential step in dividing the current Alpine School District.

** Links to the final, updated, and interactive maps for each of the districts are below: **

View the proposed Lake Mountain (West) District map here.

View the proposed Central District map here.

View the proposed Timpanogos (South) District map here.

The maps were presented to the commissioners at the March 12, 2025 commission meeting. 

The entire meeting, including the presentation, can be viewed here.

More information and answers to frequently asked questions are below.

Alpine School District Division FAQ

What's the timeline for the school district division to happen?

The school district division begins with the November 2025 General Election, where voters will elect all 21 school board seats within their respective school board member districts. This is a crucial step intended to empower the community to shape the future of education. Once elected, the new board members will be sworn in and begin serving in December 2025. Over the following year, the three new districts will focus on crafting policies, hiring staff, and preparing to educate students. The transition will culminate at the beginning of the 2027 school year when the newly formed districts, shaped by the community's decisions, will officially start educating students.

We like the schools our children are currently attending. Does this division mean they'll have to change schools?

The division of the school districts will not automatically mean that your children will have to change schools. The school member boundaries adopted by the County Commission do not affect school attendance boundaries. The new district boards will be responsible for studying and making any changes to school boundaries, not the County. For families who live on district border lines or have unique situations, the law provides flexibility, allowing children to attend the school that best fits their educational needs. Therefore, while there may be some adjustments in the future, the current school your children attend may not be impacted by the district division.

The new boundaries affect neighborhoods, stakes, and wards. Does that affect where my kids go to school?

No, redistricting school board member districts will not affect where your children go to school based on Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ward or stake boundaries. The redistricting committee and County Commission do not take those boundaries into account. Redistricting school board member districts is complex and focuses on populations, census blocks, neighborhood precincts, city boundaries, school boundaries, and natural geographic barriers. These considerations ensure that the districts are organized based on population and equal representation.

How will this affect our taxes and funding for the school districts and the schools and the salaries of teachers?  Will there be 'rich' and 'poor' districts?

The division of school districts will not significantly change how taxes are collected, or schools are funded. Most local education funding comes from the state's weighted pupil unit (WPU), which provides equal funding per student statewide, regardless of location. For local property tax funding, each new school board, elected in November 2025, will set its property tax rate based on its priorities and perceived needs. As for teacher salaries and benefits, these are guaranteed by state law for at least one year after the district split. Each newly elected school board will then have the authority to set its salary policies moving forward. This means that while there may be some changes in the future, the division will not create 'rich' and 'poor' districts, as all districts will receive equal funding per student.

Not every city had the opportunity to vote on the school district split.  Why?

Not every city had the opportunity to vote on the school district split because two separate interlocal agreements were formed to exit the Alpine School District and create new districts. The first agreement, "The West," included Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield. The second agreement, "The Central," included Lehi, American Fork, Highland, Alpine, Cedar Hills, and Suncrest. Voters in these specific areas could vote to leave the current district. State law does not require the remaining residents to vote to "allow" them to leave. As a result, the remaining area, including Orem, Pleasant Grove, Vineyard, and Lindon, will become a reorganized district with a new name and structure.

How did you determine the borders? Can you provide more information on the methodology for creating the new districts?

Determining the school board member boundaries is complex and considers several important factors, including populations, census blocks, neighborhood precincts, city boundaries, school boundaries, and natural geographic barriers. These considerations help ensure that the districts are organized to provide equal representation for all communities. The population data used for redistricting was taken from the Kem C. Gardner Institute's 2023 population report, which provided the most up-to-date numbers available while accounting for projected growth. Additionally, the school board member district boundaries will be redrawn after each census, with the next redrawing after the 2030 census and every 10 years thereafter.

Who drew the boundary lines?

The boundary lines for the school board member districts were drawn up by a redistricting committee established by the County Commission. This committee, which included various members from city councils, the public, and the elections office staff, played a crucial role in ensuring a fair and balanced division. The County Commission held a public application process to select participants, and the following members were appointed to each respective committee. For the West District Committee, the members were Chair Mac Sims, Kris Swenson from the Utah County Clerk's Office, Julie King from the Alpine School District Board, Saratoga Springs Councilman Chris Carn, Eagle Mountain Councilwoman Melissa Clark, Colby Curtis from the public, and Shiree Dome from the public. The Central District Committee included Chair Mac Sims, Kris Swenson from the Utah County Clerk's Office, Stacy Bateman from the Alpine School District Board, Lehi Councilwoman Heather Newall, Cedar Hills Councilwoman Kelly Smith, Nicki Brammer from the public, and Justin Jones from the public. The South District Committee consisted of Chair Mac Sims, Kris Swenson from the Utah County Clerk's Office, Mark Clement from the Alpine School District Board, Orem Councilwoman Jenn Gale, Lindon Councilman Cole Hooley, Tamara Oborn from the public, and Isaac Hipple from the public. These committees worked collaboratively to draw the boundaries based on several factors, ensuring each district had fair and balanced representation.