Utah County voters appear to approve 3-way split of Alpine School District

LEHI, Utah ( ABC4 ) — The Alpine School District – the largest school district in Utah – is on its way to being dissolved into three separate school districts serving northern Utah County.

The decision comes after Utah County voters approved Proposition 11 and Proposition 14, both of which addressed splitting the school district. As of Wednesday morning, Nov. 6, approval for Proposition 11 leads with 57.8% of the vote. Proposition 14 also leads with 61.7% of the vote.

The passing of both propositions means the cities of Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs, Cedar Fort, and Fairfield will create their own school district, tentatively known as the West School District. Lehi, American Fork, Highland, Alpine, Cedar Hills, and a portion of Draper will make up a second school district, currently known as the Central School District.

Finally, Orem, Pleasant Grove, Vineyard, and Lindon will then make up their own school district.

Proponents of the Alpine School District said this split was necessary to address the needs of students, teachers, and residents in Utah County. Proponents argued that dividing the district would allow officials to focus resources and curriculums on specific needs.

Despite being projected to pass in the 2024 election, it will still be years until the school districts are ready .

Starting in 2025, Utah County will create new school boards and voters will elect candidates to fill those positions. Planning for the new districts and the search for new superintendents is expected to begin in 2026. Classes will officially start in the new districts in 2027.

Names for the two new districts will also be determined within that timeline.