Canyons School District public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Tue Sep 2, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Board discusses Sandy City Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone proposal
The Canyons School District Board held a closed session and study session on September 2, 2025. The study session includes discussion of the Sandy City Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) proposal, annual SCC training, a school safety report, and first readings of seven policy updates. The business meeting approved a consent agenda covering minutes, hires/terminations, purchasing bids, a TSSP amendment for Oak Hollow Elementary, an easement agreement with Cottonwood Heights, and naming of the Canyon Innovation Center.
- Discussion of Sandy City Housing and Transit Reinvestment Zone (HTRZ) proposal
- First reading of seven policy updates: Copyright, Emergencies and Safety Procedures, Named Gifts and Memorials, Evaluation of Licensed and Administrative Personnel, Technology Resources, Student Attendance
- Approval of TSSP Amendment for Oak Hollow Elementary
- Approval of Easement Agreement with Cottonwood Heights for a historical monument at Butler Elementary
- Approval of Canyon Innovation Center Naming and Branding
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed Session - 4:30 pm
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
4. Opening Items
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
6. Patron Comments
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
7. Consent Agenda
42 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
8. New Business
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Tue Aug 19, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Board to discuss Elementary Technology Proposal; approve hires, travel, bids
The Canyons School District Board held a closed session to discuss an individual's character or competence, then a study session on an Elementary Technology Proposal. The board approved a consent agenda including minutes, hire and termination reports, student overnight travel (with Alta Marching Band trip removed), purchasing bids, July financial reports, sale of property, and the 2025-26 Early Learning Plan.
- Closed session for personnel discussion
- Elementary Technology Proposal presented by Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
- Consent agenda approval of July financial reports and purchasing bids (Google Workspace, Apple computers, PA/intercom systems)
- Approval of student overnight travel for Alta High School Marching Band (Flagstaff and St. George trips) and Speech and Debate (Phoenix), but Alta Marching Band trip removed
- Approval of 2025-26 Early Learning Plan
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed Session - 4:30 pm
6 yea · 1 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present
4. Opening Items
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
7. Consent Agenda
56 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
8. New Business
14 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Tue Aug 5, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Canyons School Board approves consent agenda, holds closed session on property and security
The board held a closed session to discuss real property purchase and security deployment. In the public meeting, it approved the consent agenda including minutes, hires/terminations, student overnight travel (with Brighton Cross Country request removed), purchasing bids, June financial reports, and the annual fraud risk assessment. An update on the transition from BoardDocs to Diligent Community was presented as information.
- Approval of purchasing bids including cellular services, design services for Canyons Innovation Center, i-Ready and Lexia licenses, Microsoft Campus Agreement, network security renewal, and student furniture for Eastmont
- Approval of student overnight travel for multiple schools (Brighton Cross Country request removed)
- Approval of June financial reports and annual fraud risk assessment
- Closed session under Section 1 for real property and security deployment discussions
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Opening Items
6 yea
Amber Shill yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
4. Consent Agenda
36 yea
Amber Shill yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Tue Aug 5, 2025
Truth-in-Taxation Hearing
Canyons School Board approves $6.6M tax increase
The Canyons Board of Education held a Truth-in-Taxation hearing on a proposed property tax increase. After a staff presentation and public comments, the board voted unanimously to adopt a total tax rate of 0.005656, generating $6,633,200 in new revenue above the certified rate.
- Board approved total tax rate of 0.005656, a $6,633,200 revenue increase above the certified tax rate
- $4,078,200 of the increase allocated to operations and $2,555,000 to capital expenses
- Public comments were heard from Robyn Lee, Susan Hardman, Steve Van Maren, Larry Mulinex, Laura Gundry, and Krista Pippin
- Agenda approved unanimously and pledge of allegiance led by Communications Director Jeff Haney
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Open Hearing 7:00 pm
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
4. Board of Education discussion and possible action
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Tue Jun 17, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Board enters closed session to discuss real property transaction
The Canyons School District Board held an executive study session and business meeting, beginning with a closed session to discuss the purchase, exchange or lease of real property. During the study session, the board received updates on Professional Learning Communities (PLC) from high school principals and an Elementary Tech Advisory Committee report. The business meeting included a consent agenda approving minutes, hires/terminations, student overnight travel, purchasing bids, May financial reports, and administrative appointments. New business featured a third reading and possible action on the Canyons Innovation Center naming and branding.
- Closed session for purchase, exchange or lease of real property
- PLC Update from Tom Sherwood, Director of High School Principals
- Elementary Tech Advisory Committee Report presented by Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent
- Approval of purchasing bids for services including window washing, Chromebook parts, drivers ed vehicles, food products, paving, and more
- New business: Canyons Innovation Center update and naming/branding discussion (third reading, possible action)
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed – 5:00 pm
5 yea · 2 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Holly Neibaur not_present · Jackson Lewis not_present
4. Opening Items
5 yea · 2 not_present
Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Holly Neibaur not_present
6. Consent Agenda
30 yea · 12 not_present
Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Holly Neibaur not_present
8. Budget Hearing
12 yea · 2 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present
Tue Jun 3, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Canyons Innovation Center naming/branding discussed at second reading
The Canyons School District Board held a study session and business meeting. The board approved a consent agenda including minutes, hire and termination reports, student overnight travel, and purchasing bids. The board received a second reading and discussion on naming and branding of the Canyons Innovation Center.
- Approval of purchasing bids for Bread Products, Epson Projectors, Soccer Field at Brighton, and State of Utah Fuel Network
- Approval of student overnight travel for BHS Cross Country, CCHS Girls' Tennis, and CCHS Performing Arts
- Approval of hire and termination reports for May 30, 2025
- Recognition of staff and employees in Canyons Strong Recognitions
- Second reading of Canyons Innovation Center update and naming/branding discussion
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Opening Items
6 yea · 1 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present
5. Patron Comments
6 yea · 1 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present
6. Consent Agenda
24 yea · 4 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present
Tue May 20, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
First reading on Canyons Innovation Center branding and naming
The board will receive a first reading on the Canyons Innovation Center update and naming/branding discussion, and discuss the board evaluation process. The consent agenda includes approval of hires, terminations, student travel, purchasing bids, April financial reports, and administrative appointments. New business features a strategic plan focus group report and policy updates on student transportation, conduct, technology, open enrollment, immunization, and attendance.
- Canyons Innovation Center naming and branding discussion (first reading)
- Approval of purchasing bids: asbestos abatement at Eastmont, band/choral room remodel at Indian Hills MS, chiller at Jordan Valley, CM-GC services for Innovation Center, digital math platform licenses, and more
- Policy updates: Student Transportation (300.06), Student Conduct (500.02), Technology Resources (500.06), Open Enrollment (500.30), Immunization (500.34), and Attendance (500.35)
- Approval of administrative appointments and hire/termination reports
- Student overnight travel for Hillcrest HS Spaceflight Experiments Program to Orlando and Jordan HS girls' soccer to Logan
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3. Opening Items
5 yea · 1 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present
6. Consent Agenda
30 yea · 6 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present
7. New Business
6 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Tue May 6, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Board approves property purchase at 332 W 7800 S, Midvale
The Canyons School District Board held a closed session, study session, and business meeting. They discussed the Foundation Board annual report, an update on the Canyon Innovation Center, and a 2025-2026 budget update. The board approved a consent agenda including the purchase and sales agreement for property at 332 West 7800 South, Midvale, along with hires, terminations, student travel, and staff reductions.
- Approval of purchase and sales agreement for property at 332 West 7800 South, Midvale
- Presentation of 2025-2026 budget update by Business Administrator Leon Wilcox
- Canyon Innovation Center update from Superintendent Rick Robins
- Foundation Board annual report presented by Denise Haycock
- Consent agenda approval including hire/termination reports, student overnight travel, and staff reductions at Jordan Valley School and Crescent Elementary
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🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed Session - 4:30 pm
5 yea · 1 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present
4. Opening Items
6 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
6. Patron Comments
6 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
7. Consent Agenda
66 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
8. New Business
30 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Tue Apr 15, 2025
Business Meeting and Teacher of the Year
Canyons board approves consent agenda with hires, bids, travel
The Canyons School District Board held a business meeting and teacher of the year event. The board approved a consent agenda covering minutes, hire and termination reports, purchasing bids, student overnight travel, financial reports, board meeting schedule, bell schedule, school calendar updates, land trust and TSSA plans, and administrative appointments. A closed session was held for collective bargaining and discussion of individual character or health. No patron comments were received.
- Approval of purchasing bids: Kiva Sound & Lighting System for Albion MS and replacement flooring at Sunrise and Sandy ES
- Approval of student overnight travel: Hillcrest High School First Robotics trip to Houston, TX, April 15-20
- Approval of March 2025 financial reports (payroll, check report, expense report, revenue report, purchase order report)
- Approval of 2025-2026 bell schedule and updates to 2025-2026 school calendars
- Approval of land trust and TSSA plans for 2025-2026 and administrative appointments
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed Session - 4:30 pm
5 yea · 2 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amanda Oaks not_present · Holly Neibaur not_present
3. Opening Items
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
4. Patron Comments
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
5. Consent Agenda
77 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Wed Apr 2, 2025
Executive Study Session-Board Roundtable
Board roundtable on Canyons Innovation Center
The Canyons School District Board will hold a study session and roundtable discussion focused on the Canyons Innovation Center. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for information and discussion.
- Board roundtable discussion on Canyons Innovation Center
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Tue Apr 1, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Canyons School Board to consider policy updates on fees, animals, field trips
The board held a closed session for personnel, real estate, and collective bargaining, then a study session for first readings of policy updates on school fees, service animals, animals in schools, extracurricular activities, and field trips, plus the 2025-26 bell schedule and calendar revisions. During the business meeting, they approved a consent agenda including minutes, hires/terminations, student overnight travel, purchasing bids, a lease agreement with Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation Service Area, administrative appointments, and a TSSP amendment for Willow Canyon Elementary.
- First reading of policy updates: school fees, service animals, animals in schools, extracurricular activities, field trips
- First reading of 2025-26 bell schedule and school calendar revisions
- Approval of lease agreement with Cottonwood Heights Parks and Recreation Service Area
- Approval of purchasing bids for Chromebooks, math curriculum, network cabling/switches, Eastmont Middle phase 2, Brighton Teen Center & Daycare, WLAN access
- Approval of student overnight travel for Corner Canyon High School student government and CSD FCCLA
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed Session - 4:30 pm
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
5. Opening Items
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
7. Patron Comments
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
8. Consent Agenda
49 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Tue Mar 18, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Board discusses Canyons Innovation Center cost options and guiding principles
The Canyons School District Board held a closed session for personnel and collective bargaining, then a study session on the final 2025 legislative update and a roundtable on the Canyons Innovation Center, including cost options and guiding principles. The business meeting included a consent agenda covering minutes, hires/terminations, student overnight travel, purchasing bids (Apple iPads, fire loop upgrade, GPS fleet tracking, irrigation upgrades), February financial reports, and administrative appointments. Patron comments were also heard.
- Closed session to discuss character, professional competence, or health of an individual and collective bargaining
- Study session: final 2025 legislative update from Charlie Evans and Susan Edwards
- Board roundtable on Canyons Innovation Center with cost options and guiding principles
- Consent agenda approval of purchasing bids including Apple iPads ($ for IT) and Copperview fire loop upgrade
- Approval of student overnight travel for FBLA to Anaheim, CA and HOSA to Nashville, TN
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed Session - 4:30 pm
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
4. Opening Items
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
7. Consent Agenda
42 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
8. New Business
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Tue Mar 4, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Board to authorize $25.5M in refunding bonds, adopt policy updates
The board will hold a closed session for collective bargaining, then a study session on legislative updates and the Canyons Innovation Center. In the business meeting, they will consider a second reading and possible action on a $25.5 million general obligation refunding bond issuance, along with adopting updates to several policies (governance, fiscal accountability, school access, facilities, military leave). They will also discuss the 2025-26 school fee schedule and strategic plan focus group.
- Consideration of $25,500,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds 2025
- Adoption of policy updates: Policy-100.01, Policy-200.02, Policy-300.01, Policy-300.09, Policy-400.28
- Discussion of 2025-26 School Fee Schedule (second reading)
- Approval of consent agenda including hire/termination reports, student overnight travel, and purchasing bids
- Closed session for collective bargaining discussion
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed Session 4:30 pm
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
4. Opening Items
6 yea · 1 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Karen Pedersen not_present
7. Consent Agenda
28 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
8. New Business
14 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Tue Feb 18, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Board to discuss 2025-26 school fee schedule first reading
The Canyons School District Board will hold a study session on the 2025-26 school fee schedule (first reading), a legislative update, and policy revisions. The business meeting includes approval of consent agenda items: hire/termination reports, January financial reports, student overnight travel, administrative appointments, and a Canyons Innovation Center director. A closed session will address personnel matters and collective bargaining.
- Closed session for discussing personnel character/professional competence and collective bargaining
- First reading of 2025-26 School Fee Schedule
- First reading of policy updates (Board Governance, Fiscal Accountability, School Access, Facilities, Military Leave)
- Consent agenda approval of January 2025 financial reports and hire/termination reports
- Approval of Canyons Innovation Center Director and administrative appointments
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed Session 4:30 pm
10 yea · 4 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amanda Oaks not_present · Holly Neibaur not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Holly Neibaur not_present
4. Opening Items
6 yea · 1 not_present
Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present
7. Consent Agenda
36 yea · 6 not_present
Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present
Tue Feb 4, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Board to consider superintendent contract amendment and CDRA changes
The Canyons School District Board will discuss a 2025 legislative update, a school fee policy review, and a graduation schedule during a study session. In the business meeting, the board will vote on a consent agenda that includes an amendment to the superintendent's contract for 2024-2026, a second amendment to the Cottonwood Heights Community Development and Redevelopment Agency (CDRA) plan, approval of final Land Trust and TSSP reports, and other routine items. New business includes a long-range planning update.
- Amendment to Superintendent Contract for July 1, 2024 – June 30, 2026
- Second amendment to Cottonwood Heights CDRA (Canyons Centre CDA) and interlocal agreement
- Approval of Final 2023-2024 Land Trust and TSSP reports
- School Fee Policy Update (Policy 500.22) – study session discussion
- Long Range Planning Update – action item
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🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed Session 5:00 pm
6 yea · 1 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present
4. Opening Items
6 yea · 1 not_present
Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahle yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill not_present
Tue Jan 21, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Canyons Board of Education discusses Cottonwood Heights CDRA amendment
The Board of Education held a study session to review a 2025 legislative update, graduation assignments, and a Cottonwood Heights CDRA amendment. The body also approved a consent agenda covering financial reports, purchasing bids, and personnel actions.
- First reading of the Cottonwood Heights CDRA Amendment
- Approval of purchasing bids for district-wide copier systems and asbestos remediation at Eastmont MS
- Approval of December 2024 financial reports
- Approval of Brighton High School early-out on April 24, 2025
- Approval of student overnight travel for athletics and dance to UT, CA, and TX
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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
1. Closed Session 4:30 pm
6 yea · 1 not_present
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Holly Neibaur not_present
4. Opening Items
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea
7. Consent Agenda
56 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea
Tue Jan 7, 2025
Executive Study Session and Board Meeting
Canyons School Board swears in new members, elects leadership
The Canyons Board of Education held an executive study session and business meeting on January 7, 2025. They swore in newly elected board members Holly Neibaur, Katie Dahle, and Jackson Lewis, then held a closed session. During the business meeting, the board reorganized leadership, electing Amber Shill as President, Amanda Oaks as Vice President, and Andrew Edtl as Second Vice President, and approved a consent agenda including minutes, hires/terminations, student travel, and November financial reports.
- Swearing-in of new board members Holly Neibaur, Katie Dahle, and Jackson Lewis
- Closed session to discuss individual character/professional competence
- Election of Amber Shill as Board President, Amanda Oaks as Vice President, Andrew Edtl as Second Vice President
- Approval of consent agenda including November financial reports and hire/termination reports
- Industry focus group report presented by Susan Edwards and Pat Jones
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🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
2. Closed Session 6:00 pm
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea
5. Opening Items
7 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea
6. Reorganization of Board Leadership – Leon Wilcox, Business Administrator
28 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea
9. Consent Agenda
28 yea
Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea · Amber Shill yea · Amanda Oaks yea · Holly Neibaur yea · Karen Pedersen yea · Andrew Edtl yea · Katie Dahl yea · Jackson Lewis yea