News 2022-23

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District (the Board) held its latest meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The meeting is available for viewing on the district YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/slcschools.

This will be the last newsletter of the 2022-23 school year, and it will be my last message to you as superintendent.

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District (the Board) held its latest meeting on Tuesday, June 6. The meeting included two public hearings. The first was a public hearing about the proposal to close Salt Lake Virtual Elementary at the end of this school year. The second was a public hearing for the 2023-24 budget.

Salt Lake City School District’s Summer Food Service Program will offer free meals to all children, ages 0-18, during this summer.

It’s nearing the end of the school year, and our students have been taking end-of-year tests. Thank you to all you parents, guardians, and loved ones who have helped students prepare for these tests. And thank you also to our teachers for their tireless work to help students learn all that they can. 

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District held its latest meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The meeting began with the Board recognizing next year's student board member assignments and Frances Battle for receiving an honorary doctorate degree.

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District appointed Dr. Elizabeth Grant as the new Superintendent of Schools, effective July 1, 2023.

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District held its latest meeting on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. The meeting began with the Board recognizing the students who won this year’s Battle of the Books.

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District (the Board) held its latest meeting on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. The meeting began with the Board honoring our district PTA Reflections Winners.

QUESTION: What is the district doing to keep our schools and students safe?

As you may know, we are currently in the middle of a Population and Boundary Study of ALL district elementary schools, divided by quadrants, for possible boundary realignment or school closure.

QUESTION: What types of pre-kindergarten (PreK) programs are available in your district?

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District (the Board) held its latest meeting on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. 

QUESTION: Who runs the district, the superintendent or the Board of Education?

One of the most important tasks the Board of Education has before them is the hiring of a new superintendent. The Board has a solid plan in place to recruit and hire a superintendent who will lead this district into the future.

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District (the Board) held its latest public meeting on Tuesday, March 14, 2023 to discuss topics related to their search for a new superintendent.

QUESTION: What process does the district use to create it’s school calendar each year?

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District (the Board) held its latest public meeting on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. The meeting included a public hearing regarding school fees for the 2023-24 school year.

QUESTION: Will the current superintendent consider sticking around and applying to be the permanent superintendent?

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District held its latest public meeting on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. The meeting began with a recognition of five district teachers who recently renewed their National Board Certification.

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District is currently engaged in a population and boundary study for all elementary schools in the district.

QUESTION: There seems to be so much going on in the district right now. Where can parents find information about the important issues?

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District (the Board) held its latest public meeting on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.

QUESTION: What is the role of an “education specialist” or academic coach?

QUESTION: I am concerned about the closure of schools that might affect children and families near me. Numbers are low right now, but does it make sense to close a school only then to open another school if enrollment increases? 

The Board of Education of Salt Lake City School District (the Board) held its latest public meeting on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

QUESTION: When is Salt Lake City School District going back to uniforms, and what can I do if my student is being bullied?

Parents, teachers, and schools need to be partners in education.

This week’s Board of Education meeting was a busy one, covering several topics. You can view the entire Board meeting on our YouTube channel

Work is nearly complete on the feasibility studies to explore the future of Highland High School and West High School.

QUESTION: What’s really going to happen with West High and Highland High?

QUESTION: Can a student or parent file a complaint against a school administrator without the student getting in trouble?

Increasing prices for food, fuel, clothing, and much more are placing a heavy strain on our families. To help as much as we can, the district is working with the Salt Lake Education Foundation to provide food and other resources to families in need. 

This week’s Board of Education (the Board) meeting began with a recognition of two outgoing Board members. The Board and district leadership honored Board President Melissa Ford and Board member Dr. Katherine Kennedy and thanked them each for their eight years of service on the Board of Education.

QUESTION: Why doesn’t the district close schools when it snows?

Today’s entry features two questions, one from an employee about administrative internships and another from a parent about arts programs.

Question: I am interested in an academic program at a different school. Is it possible to enroll my child in a school across town?

The Salt Lake City Board of Education (the Board) held its November Study Session on Tuesday, November 15, 2022. The meeting was live-streamed and is available on the district YouTube channel. 

We’ve entered cold and flu season, and we are also seeing an uptick in cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses in our community. We want to share the information and guidance below to help us maintain healthy school communities this fall and winter.

Hello! It’s good to be back. I started with the Salt Lake City School District – the first time – in 1972 in Mrs. Allred’s kindergarten class at Highland Park Elementary. I returned a few years after graduation to be an assistant principal at Hillside Middle School, and I can tell you my former teachers were surprised to see me back.

On Tuesday, November 1, the Salt Lake City Board of Education (the Board) held its first public meeting of the month.

Next Tuesday, November 1, 2022, is our first At-home Learning Day for this school year. On this day, all K-12 students in the district will learn at home.

Work is moving forward on the feasibility studies currently being done to explore the future of Highland High School and West High School.

The Salt Lake City Board of Education(the Board) held a public study session on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, that focused on an in-depth review of student data and a report on the district’s current enrollment.

We would like to welcome Dr. Martin W. Bates, who was appointed this week as Interim Superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District.

During its meeting on Tuesday night, the Salt Lake City Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint Dr. Martin W. Bates as Interim Superintendent of the Salt Lake City School District.

Friday evening, the Board of Education held a meeting, after which they issued a joint statement from the Board and Superintendent:

The Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, included a public hearing on proposed changes to school fees.

Congratulations to the 26 West High School students who were recently named 2023 National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists.

The Salt Lake City School District Board of Education held its public meeting on Tuesday, September 2, 2022.

Welcome back to another great year! It’s been wonderful to have students and staff back in our buildings this week.

The Utah State Board of Education today announced the five finalists for 2023 Utah Teacher of the Year

The district will hold public information meetings to gather feedback from you about the possibility of rebuilding these two schools.

We are so excited to start the new school year! The first day of school is Tuesday, August 30, and we can’t wait to see our new and returning students.

Our Board of Education held its latest public meeting last night, and the meeting opened with a statement from the Board. The statement was delivered by Board President Melissa Ford and provided an update regarding our superintendent.

Salt Lake City School District today announced their policy for free and reduced-price meals and free milk for children unable to pay the full price of meals/milk served under the National School Lunch, School Breakfast, After School Snack, and/or Special Milk programs.

Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) grants have been awarded to 17 district schools for the 2022-23 school year.