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Kyrene superintendent lays out phased closures and boundary redraws; public comment period to inform December board action
Summary
Kyrene Superintendent Laura Tenjos presented a modified long‑range consolidation plan Nov. 5 that would close multiple elementary schools beginning in 2026–27 and redraw middle‑school boundaries in 2027–28, and she asked the community to provide feedback at seven district hearings before the board considers action in December.
Kyrene Superintendent Laura Tenjos told residents at a November 5 public hearing that the district is seeking feedback on a modified long‑range plan recommending phased school consolidations and boundary changes and that the board could take action as early as December.
Tenjos said the long‑range planning committee studied enrollment trends for seven months and presented recommendations in September; the district adjusted that recommendation before releasing the current proposal for public comment. "By consolidating our resources, Kyrene aims to preserve the excellence that defines our schools and ensures fiscal stability for years to come," she said during a short…
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