Due to population declines throughout the district, the Population Analysis Committee (PAC) continues to study various regions of the district over the next 5-10 years. This is where you will find updates to the current study.

Infographic What is a population analysis study?- English PDF

Infographic What is a population analysis study?- Spanish PDF

Next Steps

Granite School District held an open house concerning the proposed re-opening of Brockbank Jr. High and possible boundary changes in the Cyprus Network. 

The meeting was held at Matheson Jr. High School Wednesday, October 18 – beginning at 6:30 pm. 

MATHESON JR. HIGH SCHOOL, 3650 SOUTH MONTCLAIR STREET, MAGNA, UTAH  84044

Meeting recording:

October 2023 PAC Update

As a follow up to the open houses and feedback, additional research was done throughout September and then Steve presented an October PAC Update to the District Board of Education at the 5:00 pm meeting October 3, 2023.

The video below summarized the information that was presented to the Board of Education on October 3rd about Western Hills Elementary:

Notice is given of upcoming hearings regarding the studies. (posted October 3, 2023) Signs and banners are also being created and posted this month throughout affected areas.

Western Hills and surrounding areas-

Dear Patrons,

Per state code, we are required to notify the community that a public hearing will be held regarding the 2023 Population Analysis Studies wherein a proposed school closure (Western Hills Elementary) is currently anticipated for discussion and possible vote. Two public hearings will be held on the following dates and times:

• Granite School District Board of Education meeting on November 14, 2023, at 7pm in Auditorium A of the Granite Education Center, at 2500 South State Street in South Salt Lake City.
• Granite School District Board of Education meeting on December 12, 2023, at 7pm in Auditorium A of the Granite Education Center, at 2500 South State Street in South Salt Lake City.

If you have any questions or would like to submit feedback in advance of these hearings, you can do so by clicking here – https://www.graniteschools.org/planning/studies-and-data/2023-population-analysis-studies-data/

Sincerely,

Granite School District

Cyprus and surrounding areas –

Dear Patrons,

Per state code, we are required to notify the community that a public hearing will be held regarding the 2023 Population Analysis Studies wherein a proposed school reopening (Brockbank Junior High) is currently anticipated for discussion and possible vote. If you are receiving this notification, this reopening may impact your boundaried junior high or elementary school. Two public hearings will be held on the following dates and times:

• Granite School District Board of Education meeting on November 14, 2023, at 7pm in Auditorium A of the Granite Education Center, at 2500 South State Street in South Salt Lake City.
• Granite School District Board of Education meeting on December 12, 2023, at 7pm in Auditorium A of the Granite Education Center, at 2500 South State Street in South Salt Lake City.

If you have any questions or would like to submit feedback in advance of these hearings, you can do so by clicking here – https://www.graniteschools.org/planning/studies-and-data/2023-population-analysis-studies-data/

Sincerely,

Granite School District

September 2023 PAC Update

Public open house meetings were held and very well attended. Additional meetings are being scheduled when requested, including attending School Community Council meetings throughout areas 1 and 2.

• Fall Open House Presentation (PDF)
• FAQs to common questions

Public Open House meetings were held:

• Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:00 PM @ Western Hills Elementary
  5190 S Heath Avenue (5030 W), Kearns, UT 84118-6878
• Wednesday, September 13, 2023 7:00 PM @ Matheson Jr. High
  3650 S Montclair Street (7730 W), Magna, UT 84044-2522

Meeting Recordings:

August – September 2023 PAC Update

The following mailers were sent to every household in the affected areas.

• Fall Open House Mailer – Westbrook – PDF
• Fall Open House Mailer – Brockbank – PDF
• Fall Open House Presentation – PDF

June – July 2023 PAC Update

The PAC formalized a recommendation and Steve Hogan, Director of Planning and Boundaries presented those recommendations to the board of education in the July board meeting. The full presentation can be found here. July 2023 PAC Study Presentation to school board. The board approved the following:

1 – Continuing the study to potentially re-open Brockbank Jr.

2- Narrowing the focus of this study to only one school closure: Western Hills Elementary.

Members of the public who wish to provide feedback to the PAC and Board, may attend the scheduled open house meetings in September or click Provide Feedback. Feedback we are looking for would be alternate suggestions to closure or potential boundary adjustments. All comments will be posted (withholding identifying information) on this website once the public input process is complete and in advance of a final recommendation from PAC to the Board in October.

May 2023 PAC Update

The PAC continues to explore multiple solutions.

Provide Feedback

April 2023 PAC Update

Watch video of the boundary open houses below. Subtitles can be added in a language of your choice. Learn how to change subtitle language.

Spring Open House Presentation (PDF)

Public Open houses have been scheduled for April. Postcards will be sent to each household in areas 1 and 2. They should hit mailboxes the week of March 20th.

• Wednesday, April 5, 2023 from 6:00-7:30 PM @ Matheson Junior High School
• Monday, April 10, 2023 from 6:00-7:30 PM @ Kearns High School
• Monday, April 17, 2023 from 6:00-7:30 PM @ Hunter High School

Why is this area being studied?

Population analysis studies are conducted every year 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 schools.

If the board decides to close a school, what does the district do with the property?

The district is disinclined to surplus or sell property because our geographic boundaries limit our potential for growth. In instances when the facility is too old to be used or maintained, buildings could be razed and the property maintained as a park by the city or county while the district maintains ownership. If the property were to be sold or surplussed, the local city or municipality has first rights to the property per state law.

March 2023 PAC Update

Community Council Meetings will be held by network this year. Each community council member that lives in each network has been invited to attend to learn about the focus of the studies and to ask questions. Community Council Members are also encouraged to spread the word and invite community members to April Open Houses.

• Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 PM @ Kearns High School — Kearns Network Community Councils
• Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 7:30-8:30 PM @ Hunter High School — Hunter Network Community Councils
• Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 PM @ Cyprus High School (Brockbank Campus) — Cyprus Network Community Councils

Community Council Meeting Presentation (PDF)

February 2023 PAC Update

At the February 7, 2023 School Board Meeting Steve Hogan, Director of Planning and Boundaries, presented the Proposed 2023 PAC Studies. Board members unanimously gave approval for the PAC to move forward with their 2023 recommendations as follows:

• Study the potential re-opening of Brockbank as junior high in conjunction with the current reconfiguration effort.
• Closure / Boundary Study of Areas 1 & 2 (Which includes Cyprus, Hunter, and Kearns networks).

02.07.2023_Board Meeting_ Proposed 2023 Pac Studies

January 2023

Steve Hogan, Director of Planning and Boundaries, presented to the board Current Enrollment Trends and reviewed the steps GSD has set forth for the annual Population Analysis Study Process.  01.06.2023_BoardMeeting_Population Analysis Committee Process Review.