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The Peoria Unified governing board will discuss a potential new elementary school and possible locations during a public study session 4 p.m., Sept. 26.
The Nov. 5 general election ballot includes a $120 million bond that allocates $21 million for construction of a new elementary school on district-owned land. The board will look at four possible sites in the northern part of the city, where the need has grown for new schools.
No decision will be made.
The bond also allocates funds for safety and security improvements, repairs and upgrades, as well as technology and tranportation throughout the district.
Also at the study session, the board will receive an update from the district's safety and security department.
The regular board meeting will begin at 6 p.m. As part of the agenda, the board will vote on recommendations for enrollment capacity regarding open enrollment.
Philip Haldiman is a third generation Arizona native with brief residencies on the east and west coasts.
He has bachelor’s degrees in Theater and Journalism at Arizona State University, and is an award winning journalist with more than 15 years worth of experience in reporting and editing.
Most recently, he took first place for investigative reporting and third place for best sustained coverage or series at the 2023 Arizona Newspapers Association awards.
In his free time, he produces an autobiographical comic book about his time spent in Hollywood and his life as a cult film star.
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