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Board tables Elevate Ed amendment after members raise compliance concerns about Chamber partner
Summary
Board voted 5–0 on May 8 to table an amendment to the district’s memorandum of understanding with Elevate Ed (Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation) after members requested legal review and written assurances about adherence to the district’s recent resolution and federal guidance.
Peoria Unified administration asked the Governing Board May 8 to approve an amendment extending or continuing the district’s partnership with Elevate Ed (a program of the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation) at multiple high schools to expand work‑based learning, internships, dual‑enrollment supports and teacher externships. Dr. Hernandez described program goals, metrics and initial successes, and said there was no cost to the district for the college and career coaches funded through Elevate Ed.
Several board members expressed support for the program’s work on dual…
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