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Tucson Unified School District Considers Cragin School Closure Amid Repair Priorities

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Tucson Unified School District is considering closing Cragin school as part of a consolidation effort that includes Collier, Dunham, Hudlow, Cavett elementary schools, and Secrist and Magee middle schools. The district spent over $2.6 million on improvements at seven schools it now recommends closing, and had planned to spend over $15 million. Chief Financial Officer Hernandez stated that officials prioritized necessary repairs and safety upgrades, such as HVAC and fencing, over proceeding with all originally planned projects.

From tucson.com

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The district's consolidation effort involves merging Magee into Sabino High School. The decision-making process prioritized minimum required repairs and safety improvements over previously approved capital spending. This shift in spending priorities impacts the execution of the district's voter-approved 2023 bond proposal, which generated $480 million for school facilities.

Alexis Cervantes leads the PTA against school closure proposals, while Gabriel Trujillo suggests school consolidations in Tucson.

From tucson.com

Who's involved

  • Tucson Unified School DistrictSchool district considering closures and consolidation.
  • CraginSchool being considered for closure.
  • HernandezChief Financial Officer for Tucson Unified School District.
  • SabinoSchool involved in the proposed consolidation of Magee.

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