SchoolsThursday, November 12
Florence school board votes to close three San Tan Valley schools at the end of this school year
The Good Day Gilbert team
If you live in San Tan Valley, the Florence Unified School District Governing Board voted Tuesday to close Copper Basin Elementary, Skyline Ranch Elementary and San Tan Mountain Middle School at the end of the current school year.
Three San Tan Valley schools will close and the board plans to relocate one
| School | Decision |
|---|---|
| Copper Basin Elementary | Closes at end of school year |
| Skyline Ranch Elementary | Closes at end of school year |
| San Tan Mountain Middle | Closes at end of school year |
| Florence Middle School | Plans to relocate near Florence Elementary |
Sources: PinalCentral.com, azfamily.com
For families, the questions are practical. Alyssa Valdez's 6-year-old daughter, Zoey, has cerebral palsy and gets special education services at Copper Basin. Valdez worries whether another school would have a nurse who can accommodate her needs.
“It's very difficult to find a school that works for her. And it just so happens that Copper Basin meets all of her needs.”
- Vote: unanimous
- Reason: cutting costs amid declining enrollment, rising facility expenses
- Also planned: relocating Florence Middle School near Florence Elementary
3San Tan Valley schools set to close at the end of the school year
Copper Basin Elementary, Skyline Ranch Elementary and San Tan Mountain Middle School are the ones on the list.
Source: PinalCentral.com
Sources: PinalCentral.com, azfamily.com