# September 22, 2026 - TCSD Board of Education Work Session


**Body:** Tooele Schools
**Date:** September 21, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Education, Public Safety, Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance


The Tooele County School District Board of Education held a work session on September 22, 2026, focusing primarily on the district's revenue stabilization plan and school safety initiatives. Business Administrator Jeremy Walker presented a detailed analysis of the district's financial challenges, highlighting the risk of insolvency by 2035 if the state funding model or local tax base does not change. The discussion emphasized the district's capped property tax rates, limited local revenue growth, and the need for spending discipline to avoid significant cuts. The board considered potential strategies including expenditure reductions, collaboration with state legislators for funding model reform, and the possibility of a geo bond to fund capital projects like school replacements. Additionally, the meeting covered procurement and implementation of safety measures such as wearable panic alert devices funded initially by the state for three years, security film installation, visitor management systems, and first aid kits, all aimed at complying with legislative mandates and enhancing school security. The board acknowledged the ongoing costs and challenges of these safety requirements and the importance of community engagement and clear communication regarding budget priorities and funding needs.

**Source:** Tooele Schools