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Board approves relocation of Herrera School for the Arts to Fillmore after heated debate
Summary
After extended public testimony and technical presentations about facility condition and long-range planning, the Phoenix Elementary School District board voted 3–1 to relocate Herrera School for the Arts to the Fillmore property and approve a corresponding boundary change; Vice President Edmonston voted no, citing insufficient data on capacity and long-term impacts.
The Phoenix Elementary School District governing board voted to relocate Herrera School for the Arts to the Fillmore property and to adjust the school boundary, following a prolonged presentation, public comment period, and board debate.
Administration described the relocation as part of the district’s Reimagine Phoenix planning, citing recurring facility problems at the Herrera campus — including a major flood in 2023 that required remediation — and a campus design that administrators said has persistent problems (mold odors, recurring plumbing and sanitation issues). Aaron from facilities said total flood-related remediation expenses approached $8 million,…
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