Granite School District (GSD) has a specific process that is followed for any population analysis study. Population analysis studies are conducted in areas where student population numbers have changed significantly. The study process allows for a full year of community input before a decision is made to adjust school boundaries, consolidate schools or close a school.

What is a population analysis study?

Start

December-February

Every year, the Population Analysis Committee (PAC) gathers ideas, suggestions, information, and feedback from schools and communities for possible studies related to school boundaries and student populations.

Potential Studies

February

The PAC presents a list of potential population analysis studies to the Board of Education. The Board approves or rejects the list.

February-May

Representatives from the PAC meet with school community councils and host community meetings to study needs and the impacts of potential changes. Public input on study areas is solicited and multiple solutions are explored.

June-July

The PAC presents an initial written report to the Board of Education. This report includes the PAC’s findings and includes preliminary recommendations for potential solutions. The PAC will provide appropriate notice to the impacted communities.

Input from Board

August

Potential solutions are refined based on input from the Board of Education. An initial report is publicized and public comment is solicited.

September

The PAC hosts public open house meetings. All public comments are gathered and finalized.

Feedback for Final Recommendations

October-November

The PAC presents a final plan to the board in a public hearing during a Board of Education meeting. The final plan is either adopted , modified or rejected by the board over the course of two readings.

Finish

Any approved boundary change, school consolidation or school closure is implemented on a timeline specific to the needs of affected schools and communities.

The Granite School District Boundary Study Process is in compliance with Utah State Code 53G-4-402.

Granite School District Board Policy on Annual Student Population Analysis Studies

Next Steps: 2022 Population Analysis Studies

Information about this year’s studies can be found here: