Teachers and specialists urge board to reject proposed 8‑section elementary specials schedule; planning session set for April 11

Multiple Chandler Unified School District teachers and media specialists warned the governing board that a proposed 8‑section elementary special‑area schedule would undermine instruction, reduce planning time and remove transition buffers that teachers say are essential for safe and effective classes.

Speakers at the April 9 public‑comment period described logistical problems they said would occur if the district adopted an eight‑period day for specials. Cameron Estrella, general music teacher and choir director at Riggs Elementary School, said an 8‑section model is not feasible because "the math does not work for a 320 minute specials teaching schedule with a 390 minute school day." Estrella urged the board to adopt a 7‑section plan instead, arguing that with an 8‑section layout "there are no transition times between classes" and that teachers would not have time to set up instruments and materials.

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