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Chandler Unified approves most rightsizing measures, tables proposed cuts to library and tech staff for further review
Summary
Facing a projected $12 million shortfall, the Chandler Unified board approved a package of staffing and budget changes but unanimously agreed to pause proposed eliminations of elementary media specialists, elementary technology teachers, elementary media‑tech roles and junior‑high media specialists while administrators return with impact analyses and alternatives next week.
The Chandler Unified School District Governing Board on Jan. 14 approved a package of staffing and budget changes intended to close a roughly $12 million shortfall for fiscal 2026–27, but the board unanimously tabled a set of proposed eliminations that would convert or eliminate many library and technology specialist positions.
Board member E. Heap moved the administration’s rightsizing recommendations and the board amended the motion to strike four line items for additional review: elementary media specialists, elementary technology teachers, elementary media‑tech teacher positions and junior‑high media specialists. The amendment passed unanimously; the remainder of the rightsizing package moved forward as presented.
The administration told the board the plan would reduce roughly 122 positions districtwide to align staffing with declining enrollment. Superintendent Frank Narducci said the district must address…
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