Let's explore a
new school
district, together.
WHY?
We love our community schools and want every child to receive the best education possible. But like many others, our schools face real challenges—declining enrollment, funding limitations, equity gaps, and more—that are hard to address in such a large, centralized system. Granite School District serves over 58,000 students across 394,000 residents, making it difficult for just seven board members to effectively represent local needs. By creating a smaller district serving 15,000 students and 118,000 residents, we can bring decision-making closer to home, focus resources on community-driven goals, and ensure every school gets the attention it deserves—strengthening both our schools and our community.
WHAT?
A new school district can be created by any municipality, regardless of size. Neighboring municipalities who share school boundaries can enter into an interlocal agreement and create a new school district. We propose that Millcreek City, Holladay City and South Salt Lake join together and create a new school district. This would include Skyline High School, Cottonwood High School and Olympus High School, and all elementary and junior high schools who feed into those high schools.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS?
Smaller school districts use your tax dollars more efficiently. They offer stronger community engagement, and more equitable funding, helping schools operate more effectively and fairly. They also support higher student achievement, safer and more personalized school environments, and educational approaches tailored to the specific needs of their communities.
HOW IS A NEW SCHOOL
DISTRICT CREATED ?
The process begins when the City Council or interlocal participants vote to initiate the creation of a new school district and notify the county. A feasibility study is then conducted and presented at a public meeting. Within 30 days of this presentation, two additional meetings must be held. After this period, if the majority of the City Council or all interlocal participants approve, the proposal is placed on the ballot.
Let's Connect!
Contact your City Leaders today!
You can email your Millcreek City Council Members by clicking on each representative and use the sample email below.
Dear [City Leader's Name],
My name is [Your Name], and I’m part of a growing coalition of residents from Millcreek, Holladay, and South Salt Lake who are deeply invested in the future of our children’s education and our communities.
We are reaching out to respectfully request your support in initiating a feasibility study to explore the possibility of creating a new, locally governed school district that more closely reflects the values, needs, and demographics of our communities.
Many of us feel that a new district could offer more responsive governance, improved transparency, and greater accountability to the families, students and residents in our area. A feasibility study would provide the necessary data to assess this potential path and ensure any decisions made are informed by facts and community input.
We believe that with your leadership and collaboration, we can take the first step in determining what’s best for the educational future of our cities. We would welcome the opportunity to discuss this further and answer any questions you might have.
Thank you for your time and service to our community.
Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Contact Information]
[Coalition Name, if applicable]