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Board approves lease bringing Polaris Academy special‑needs program into underused Smith Junior High space
Summary
Mesa board approved a roughly 10‑year lease of about 24,000 sq ft at Smith Junior High to Polaris Academy LLC, which will serve autistic and neurodivergent students; district expects about $2.3M rent and $630K utilities over the first term and will renovate two science classrooms for the site.
The Mesa Unified School District governing board on Nov. 14 approved a lease allowing Polaris Academy LLC to occupy a portion of Smith Junior High as a separate campus serving autistic and neurodivergent students.
Mister Moore summarized the proposal: Polaris would lease about 24,000 square feet of classroom space, separated from the rest of Smith Junior High, with an initial term just under 10 years beginning July 1, 2026. Moore said base rent would generate approximately $2.3 million…
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