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Board approves boundary changes, repurposes Wilson as Franklin Accelerated Academy and adds Franklin High and Shepherd College Prep
Summary
Following a PABDAC recommendation and three public hearings, trustees approved boundary changes that move students out of Wilson Elementary and designate a Franklin Accelerated Academy at the Wilson campus. The board also approved adding high‑school grades to Franklin and Shepherd with initial ninth‑grade enrollment planned for 2026–27.
Mesa Public Schools trustees approved a package of boundary and program changes after receiving a recommendation from the Planning and Boundary Design Advisory Committee (PABDAC) and holding three public hearings.
What the board approved: by separate motions the board approved PABDAC’s recommended boundary adjustments to redistribute Wilson Elementary students to nearby schools, designated the Wilson campus at 5619 E. Glade Ave. as Franklin Accelerated Academy (preschool–6 with intent to enroll K–4 in 2026–27), authorized adding grades 9–12 at Franklin High School with intent to open grade 9 (and potentially grade 10) in 2026–27, and authorized adding grades 9–12 at Shepherd College Preparatory with enrollment beginning at ninth grade in 2026–27. Each action passed on 5–0…
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