Tucson USD announces second possible school closure

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the Tucson Unified School District announced the second school that has been selected to close.

Read more TUSD School Closures: Search your school and see what the data shows

The district said Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo is recommending that Dunham Elementary consolidate with Marshall Elementary. The move, if approved by the district’s governing board at the end of this year, will start in August 2027.

The district has said it may have to close or consolidate up to 10 schools due to declining enrollment and funding.

On Monday, Oct. 19, the district said Trujillo will recommend that Hudlow Elementary consolidate into Sewell. That move would also start in August 2027, if approved by the board.

The district has said it will release additional suggested closures and consolidations each day this week.

Read more Family of Tia Colelay still seeking answers one year after teen’s death

13 News will update this story as the schools are named.

13 News Education Solutions reporter Isabela Lisco would like to talk to parents and students as soon as they learn their schools will close. You can email her at [email protected].

Isabela has been covering the school closures for months and has reported that all families, staff, and schools should be told if their school is impacted by Oct. 27.

Also on Oct. 27, the TUSD Governing Board will host a 5:30 p.m. meeting at Palo Verde High. During that meeting, the board will give impacted families a chance to speak during a call to the audience. 13 News will be there, and the meeting is expected to last several hours.

On Nov. 17, the district will host a community meeting about the closures.

On Dec. 8, the governing board will host a meeting and is expected to vote on the schools to close or consolidate.

Read more Why Charli XCX canceled her Glendale tour stop

Did you know 13 News has podcasts? Here’s the link to see the lineup.

By admin

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *