As questions are submitted regarding the process of Granite School District (GSD) boundary or closure studies, we find many people have similar questions. In an effort to share the answers with anyone who is interested, we have prepared the following FAQ’s regarding the 2022 studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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It is a committee made up of approximately 20 people, representing a cross-section of GSD leadership., including PTA and Granite Education Association. The PAC receives and then vets ideas for boundary studies. The director of Planning & Boundaries chairs this committee and makes recommendations to the GSD Board.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
There are two studies. Because of overall declining population throughout the district, we will be studying various regions over the next 5-10 years. The two studies that have been approved for this calendar year are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Steve Hogan, Director of Planning and Boundaries, who oversees the population analysis committee (PAC) and Ben Horsley, Chief of Staff, are leading the study.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
It is a calendar year study with final decisions made in November\/December. The timeline and process specifics are guided by state law and board policy. No boundary proposals have been developed at this point in the study. Specific proposals will be presented by early fall.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n
Any changes approved by the board to boundaries generally take place the following Fall. Any decision made by December 2022 would implement changes Fall of 2023. However, that will be up to the board based on PAC recommendations. The process is such that there is plenty of time for open enrollment permits to be filed after a final decision is made in November\/December (between 6-8 weeks). <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We are very cognizant of open enrollment and election timelines. We have utilized this process for many years and many previous studies. Both Steve and Ben have extensive experience in adhering to state law and board policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Based on current timelines, the soonest<\/em> any change could occur (if any changes are even made), would be the Fall of 2023. Additionally, with open enrollment laws and plenty of capacity in our schools in this region, parents will already have ample ability to exercise school choice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n Utah is an Open Enrollment state<\/a>. This means that students may attend any public school of their choice, as long as the school has the capacity, and the student is willing to provide their own transportation. Therefore, even when boundary changes are made, many students can and will decide to choose a school other than the one within boundaries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This means that the full impact of any boundary adjustments are not generally felt until several years after the change has been made. <\/p>\n\n\n\n District Memorandum on Open Enrollment (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div>\n\n\n\n \n6. How do open enrollment laws impact the population analysis study?<\/summary>
7. How many student special permit in and out of Granite School District?<\/summary>
Granite School District Special Permits by School Year<\/h3>\n\n\n\n