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Three finalists stress student-centered priorities at Chandler Unified superintendent forum
Summary
At a community forum hosted by search firm Hazard Young Attea, three superintendent finalists for Chandler Unified School District emphasized student-centered goals — academics, safety, mental-health supports, fiscal stewardship and community partnerships — as the board prepares to review public input before selecting a final candidate.
Chandler, Ariz. — Three finalists for Chandler Unified School District superintendent used a community forum to outline how they would lead a district grappling with declining enrollment, safety concerns and the need to align programs with workforce demand.
John Bash of national search firm Hazard Young Attea opened the forum, explaining the board's process and an online input tool for public feedback that the district will review before making a selection. Each finalist answered the same set of eight questions drawn from a community survey.
Lana Berry, the district's chief financial officer and one finalist, framed her candidacy around five pillars: governance, teaching and learning, culture and people, community partnerships and financial stewardship. "Students are always the number 1 priority in our district," Berry said, calling for data-driven decisions and frequent communication with the governing…
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