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)
Dozens of parents, teachers and librarians urged the board to preserve media specialists, technology teachers, deans and preschool options during a lengthy public‑comment period, warning that cuts would harm literacy, extracurriculars and vulnerable students and risk enrollment decline.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
After a lengthy study session and more than an hour of public comment, the Chandler Unified School District governing board approved most of an administration proposal to cut and reclassify staff to meet a projected $12 million budget shortfall for 2026–27, but voted to pause proposed eliminations of elementary and junior high media and technology specialist positions for further review on Jan. 21.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
At its Jan. 14 meeting the Chandler Unified School District board completed annual leadership elections: Patty Serrano was elected president and Barb Modston was re‑elected vice president, each by a 3–2 roll‑call vote.
Arizona / School Districts / Chandler Unified District #80 (4242)
HYA told the board the district received 16 applications (one withdrew) and the board selected five semifinalists; finalists (up to three) will visit the district on Jan. 28 for forums, tours and panels as part of the selection process.