On August 6th, the City Council unanimously voted to put the question regarding the school district split on the ballot. Residents will see this question on their November ballot, and voters will decide whether to create a new school district.

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The Central School District (CSD) is the temporary name for a potential new school district in northern Utah County. If voters approve a new school district, the future school board will select the final name. CSD is coordinated through an interlocal agreement signed by the cities of Alpine, American Fork, Cedar Hills, Draper, Highland and Lehi. We have worked together with these cities to study the financial impacts of a potential new school district, including start-up costs, capital facilities and staffing. We also took an in-depth look at student enrollment growth and revenue projections from federal, state and local sources. 

The study concluded that the creation of a Central School District is a viable opportunity that could provide less of a future property tax burden in these communities if they separated from the Alpine School District (ASD). The final fiscal impact would ultimately be decided based on the management decisions of the future school board and the economics, demographics, and facility needs.

At over 84,000 students, the Alpine School District is the largest school district in Utah and growing fast. The six cities in the proposed Central School District have come together to provide an opportunity for voters to decide what school district option is best for their children’s future.