Scottsdale superintendent explains school closures & what happens next
Chris and Pamela Hughes, filling in for Joe, speak with Dr. Scott Menzel, Superintendent of the Scottsdale Unified School District, about the district’s decision to close Pima Elementary School and Echo Canyon School. The closures were approved on Dec.9 due to declining enrollment and rising operational costs. Dr. Menzel explains why the decision was made, how affected families will be supported and what the long-term financial pressures look like for the district.
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