SchoolsWednesday, November 11
TUSD's revised plan spares Dunham, repurposes Cavett and delays Magee until 2028-29
The Tucson Today team
Superintendent Gabriel Trujillo has updated his closure recommendations. Dunham Elementary is off the list, and the Magee Middle School consolidation moves to the 2028-29 school year. Cavett Elementary won't be left vacant or sold, either: the site will become the Lillian Cavett Alternative Education Center, a hub for students with autism and, potentially, emotional disabilities.
Three changes to the closure list as of Tuesday
| School | What changed |
|---|---|
| Dunham Elementary | Removed from the closure list |
| Cavett Elementary | Becomes Lillian Cavett Alternative Education Center |
| Magee Middle School | Consolidation postponed to 2028-29 |
Source: KGUN 9
The district is still planning to close and consolidate seven schools. Trujillo said the consolidations could free up $7 million toward TUSD's $20 million deficit. Meanwhile, enrollment has dropped by about 20,000 since 2006.
Consolidations could free up $7 million of TUSD's $20 million deficit
$7 millionPotential savings from the consolidations
Source: KGUN 9
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| Value | |
|---|---|
| Potential savings from the consolidations | $7 million |
- Board vote: Dec. 8
- Cavett model: "one campus, one mission"
- More proposals: additional schools are still expected to present