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Board approves repurposing Puma Elementary as Level D special‑education campus over objections
Summary
The Scottsdale Unified School District board voted 3–2 to repurpose Puma Elementary into a Level D special‑education school aimed at reducing private-placement costs and transportation; some board members and public commenters expressed concern about implementation risk and family choice.
The Scottsdale Unified School District governing board narrowly approved a plan to repurpose Puma Elementary into a district-run Level D special-education school, voting 3–2 after lengthy discussion about cost, family choice and programmatic risk.
Assistant Superintendent Leah Mitchell and special-education lead Dr. Williams described the plan as a way to serve the district's…
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