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Apache Junction Unified School District board approves ESA flex program and sets $160 fee for nonresident K–8 summer school
Summary
The Apache Junction Unified School District governing board voted unanimously to approve an ESA "flex" program aimed at re-engaging homeschooled and ESA-funded students and to charge $160 for K–8 students from outside the district who wish to attend summer school; the board also directed staff to proceed with a phased outreach and rollout.
The Apache Junction Unified School District governing board voted 5–0 to approve an Education Savings Account (ESA) "flex" program and to set a $160 fee for K–8 students from outside the district who want to attend summer school.
Dr. Papalardo, who led the presentation, said the flex program is intended to "recapture some enrollment from community members and parents" in the southern part of Apache Junction, targeting families who currently use ESAs or homeschool. "They want customization — pick the class, pick the time," he said, describing a hybrid set of offerings that would include single-course options, fine and…
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