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New school at riverfront site to be named Olene Walker Elementary School

December, 2019 by Steven Powell Leave a Comment

Architectural rendering of Olene Walker Elementary

The Granite School District Board of Education has voted to name the new school at the riverfront site Olene Walker Elementary School in honor of Utah’s first female governor.

The school will open fall 2020 and will replace Roosevelt Elementary.

School officials, with input from students, parents and community members, will determine the official mascot, colors and logo of the school.

About Olene Walker

Governor Olene Walker was sworn into office in November of 2003 as Utah’s 15th governor. She served a two-year term, during which time she worked on several initiatives such as education programs and workforce development.

She received a bachelor degree from Brigham Young University, a master degree from Stanford University, and a doctorate from the University of Utah. Prior to entering politics, Walker founded the Salt Lake Education Foundation and served as its director.

Walker was a representative in the state Legislature for eight years and served a term as majority whip. She was Utah’s first woman to serve as lieutenant governor to Mike Leavitt. When Governor Leavitt resigned to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, Walker became Utah’s first female governor.

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First Issuance of Bonds Receives AAA Rating

November, 2018 by Steven Powell

The first issuance of $50,000,000 General Obligation School Building Bonds has been given the highest rating by Fitch Ratings, reflecting the district’s “solid financial operations, flexible labor environment and low liability burden.”

This first issuance will be used for a variety of purposes, from design work to construction contracts. Read the full Fitch Ratings report:

Granite School District New Issue Report

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WATCH: Valley Junior High Cuts the Ribbon to Newly Remodeled Building

September, 2018 by Steven Powell

Students and staff at Valley Junior High were pleased to welcome families, residents, dignitaries, and elected officials to tour the newly remodeled building.

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