Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
A divided Chandler Unified board on Jan. 29 approved a customized package of staffing reductions and staffing-guideline changes for the 2026–27 budget that preserves high-school attendance interventionists while reducing media/tech and several certified positions; the vote passed 3–2.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
After extended debate about attendance interventionists, media/technology roles and counselor coverage, the Chandler Unified School District governing board approved an amended package of menu items (2, 3, 10 and a modified 14) totaling about $2.08 million in further reductions to the 2026–27 budget, 3–2.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Chandler Unified School District's governing board voted 4-1 Jan. 29 to select Dr. Anna Battle as superintendent, effective July 1, 2026. The appointment is contingent on successful contract negotiation and the board's acceptance of an independent background check.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Three finalists for Chandler Unified School District superintendent outlined priorities at a community forum, including careful fiscal management amid declining enrollment, ongoing safety training and expanded mental‑health and workforce partnerships to keep programs that attract families.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
The Chandler Unified School District governing board voted 4–1 at a Jan. 29 special meeting to select Dr. Anna Battle as superintendent effective July 1, 2026, contingent on contract negotiation and an independent background check.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
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.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Administrators apologized for a communication glitch after some preschool classroom sections were removed from registration; they said low preschool enrollment and braided funding forced consolidation. Separately, the ICANN alternative high-school program will move from a leased ICANN building into underused classrooms at Hill Academy to cut lease costs and reduce duplication.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
The board approved a WestEd MOU to pilot an Integrated Statistics and Quantitative Reasoning course, a Title I‑funded five‑day intersession recovery pilot, and several facilities projects including HVAC control upgrades and stadium/video‑board projects funded by an Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority grant.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
Trustees approved a WestEd MOU to pilot an Integrated Statistics & Quantitative Reasoning course, a Title I‑funded intersession credit‑recovery pilot, HVAC control upgrades at multiple sites, and hardware and installation contracts for stadium and gym video boards funded largely by an Arizona Sports & Tourism Authority grant.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
The Chandler Unified School District Governing Board unanimously approved five semifinalist candidates for its superintendent search on Jan. 13, directing the district’s search firm to schedule interviews; the semifinalists’ names were kept confidential, referred to by number.