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Public commenters slam staffing cuts to African American Student Services; board hears calls to protect desegregation funds
Summary
Multiple public speakers told the Tucson Unified School District governing board that desegregation funds are being diverted and that the African American Student Services department is severely understaffed—now down to five service providers for 88 schools—urging immediate hiring and clearer tracking of those dollars.
Public commenters pressed the Tucson Unified School District governing board on March 31, saying the district is failing Black students and asking the board to restore staffing and spending tied to desegregation obligations.
Several speakers cited the same staffing figure: that the African American Student Services department was authorized for 18 full‑time positions but was “down to five people” providing services across 88 schools. "That is not a budget constraint. That is a choice," said…
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