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Cave Creek leaders say closing two schools would save about $2.5M but force larger classes, program cuts
Summary
District administrators and board members discussed a recommendation to close two elementary campuses to reduce an estimated $2.5 million shortfall, outlining projected class-size increases, staffing impacts and tradeoffs for academics and programs.
Cave Creek Unified School District leaders told the board Feb. 3 that closing two elementary campuses is the most direct way identified so far to reduce roughly $2.5 million from next year's operating budget. Administrators said the recommended consolidations would eliminate the equivalent of about 18 teacher positions districtwide and would let the district stop using carry-forward and designated account transfers to cover maintenance and operations.
Board members and the superintendent framed the proposal as a financial first step to preserve core academics and later restore or expand programs once the district's operating funds are aligned with recurring revenues. Administrators said without consolidation the district would face…
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