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Teachers, specialists urge CUSD board to reject proposed 8‑section elementary schedule
Summary
Multiple CUSD teachers and media specialists told the governing board the proposed eight‑section elementary schedule would reduce planning and transition time, harm specials (music, PE, library, technology) and create logistical and safety problems; the board said the schedule will be discussed at a posted planning session April 11.
Dozens of Chandler Unified School District teachers, librarians and specialists urged the governing board on April 9 to retain a seven‑section elementary schedule and reject a proposed eight‑section day that they said would reduce planning time, eliminate transition buffers and harm instruction.
“The 8 section schedule may fit the hours of the school day, but it is not feasible in reality,” said Cameron Estrella, general music teacher and choir director at Riggs Elementary School. “I urge you to please adopt the 7 section plan to keep our arts, physical education, library, and technology classes thriving.”
The comments came during the public‑comment portion of the regular board meeting. Speakers who identified themselves as general music teachers, media specialists, a PE teacher and librarians described several practical problems they expect from the proposed…
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