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SALT LAKE CITY — Another city is considering a split from the Jordan School District.
The West Jordan City Council is expected to vote Wednesday night on whether to move forward with a study on the feasibility of breaking from the Jordan School District.
West Jordan Mayor Kim Rolfe spoke on the Doug Wright show Wednesday morning said the study will help them know more possibilities if South Jordan were to move ahead with a split.
"I would think we have actually operated very well with the district," Rolfe said. "Both the auxiliary services and the district offices are in our city, so we are closely connected and it's easy for us to communicate."
"I'd like to make it clear that we are not anticipating a split of the district; we want to work with all five mayors in the district currently, and find resolution to the issues that have been brought up."
South Jordan is currently studying the issue. West Jordan officials are watching that closely and considering what would happen in their city if South Jordan decides to split.
Forming their own district would take voter approval. Both cities hope to complete feasibility studies by August so they can decide whether to put the question to voters on the November ballot.
Dr. Anthony Godfrey, administrator of schools for the Jordan School District, said they have been working with the cities to address their concerns.
"The board has come out with a resolution against a split," Godfrey said. "We are focused on making sure we provide the best education possible for our students.
"What I'm hearing is concerns are not on the quality of education, rather on the building plans and such in the district."
South Jordan leaders have been dissatisfied with some of the district's decisions on buildings and how funds are spent.
Jordan School District currently serves Bluffdale, Herriman, Riverton, South Jordan and West Jordan.
