Following consideration of many reports on the status of public education, the Utah State Board of Education announces its commitment to the reform of the content, processes, and standards of public education in Utah. The board sets as its primary goals the attainment of excellence in education and the improvement of productivity. The reform will be directed initially toward key recommendations outlined in the following five areas: (1) curriculum reform, (2) enhancing teaching as a profession, (3) improved planning for vocational-technical education, (4) utilization of physical resources, and (5) public and parental involvement in decision-making. (MLF)