School Repurposing & Enrollment Review - Scottsdale Unified School District 48 School Repurposing & Enrollment Review A Message from the Superintendent Conversations about the future of our schools are never easy. I know how deeply students, families, and staff care about their schools, and I want to acknowledge the emotions that come with these discussions. Scottsdale Unified School District, like many districts across the valley, continues to face challenges from rising costs, declining enrollment, increased competition and increased cost of living in Scottsdale. These realities make it increasingly difficult to sustain all of our schools in their current form while continuing to provide the world-class, future-focused education our community expects and deserves. As we work through this process, it is important to remember that while district leadership may bring forward recommendations, the Governing Board makes the final decisions. We are committed to keeping you informed, listening to your input, and ensuring transparency every step of the way. Dr. Scott A. Menzel Superintendent If you have any questions or concerns, click here to reach out via Let’s Talk 10/28/2025 - Study Session 11/13/2025 - Discuss Possible School Closure 12/09/2025 - Board Meeting 02/02/2026 - Pima Reboundary Hearing 02/10/2026 - Board Meeting 02/25/2026 - Special Board Meeting District Financial & Enrollment Overview - Planning for FY26-FY27 Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Scottsdale Governing Board and to the general public that the Governing Board will hold a public hearing open to the public on November 13, 2025 at Coronado High School, 7501 E. Virginia Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Members of the Governing Board and non-Board member participants will participate in the hearing in-person, via an online platform, or may participate by telephonic communication. Members of the public will also be able to view the public portions of this hearing online, at the usual live streamed site online at: 2025-11-13 Special Meeting - Public Hearing  - Video Meeting Begins at 12:45 2025-11-13 Special Meeting - Public Hearing - Agenda 2025-11-13 Public Hearing Notice - English 2025-11-13 Public Hearing Notice - Spanish 2025-11-13 Special Meeting - Public Hearing - Spotlights 2025-11-13 Special Meeting - Public Hearing - Minutes Notice of Public Hearing - English Notice of Public Hearing - Spanish Board Presentation - Supporting People, Policy and Process Pursuant to A.R.S. 38-431.02, notice is hereby given to the members of the Scottsdale Governing Board and to the general public that the Governing Board will hold a public hearing open to the public on February 2, 2026 at Coronado High School, 7501 E. Virginia Ave. Scottsdale, AZ 85257. Members of the Governing Board and non-Board member participants will participate in the hearing in-person, via an online platform, or may participate by telephonic communication. Members of the public will also be able to view the public portions of this hearing online, at the usual live streamed site online at: 2026-02-02 Special Meeting - Public Hearing - Agenda Meeting Notice - English Monday, February 2, 2026 6:00 pm Coronado High School: 7501 E. Virginia Avenue, Scottsdale, AZ 85257 At its February 10, 2026 meeting, the Governing Board did not take action on the proposed reboundary areas for the Pima neighborhood. The item will be reconsidered at a special hearing or an upcoming meeting. Further information will be shared as it becomes available. On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, the Governing Board will hold a Special Meeting to discuss potential attendance boundary changes for students currently enrolled in or residing within the Pima Elementary School boundaries. This Special Meeting comes after the Governing Board did not take action on this item at the February 10 Governing Board Meeting. The Special Meeting will be held at the Mohave District Annex, located at 8500 E. Jackrabbit Road, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Pima Reboundary Options Presentation Current Pima Elementary Map Coronado & Saguaro Learning Community Boundary Map Option 1 - Pima to Navajo - Yavapai Option 2a - Pima to Navajo - Yavapai - Hohokam Option 2b - Pima to Navajo - Yavapai - Hohokam Option 2c - Pima to Navajo - Yavapai - Hohokam Option 3a - Pima to Hohokam - Yavapai Option 3b - Pima to Hohokam - Yavapai On February 25, 2026, the Governing Board voted to adopt Option 3a for the current Pima boundaries. Under this plan, portions of Pima are now divided between Yavapai and Hohokam as their designated boundary schools. This adjustment ensures students remain within the Coronado Learning Community. Please see the updated boundary information below. Option 3a - Pima to Hohokam - Yavapai General Governing Board Presentations​ Capacity Studies​ Demographic Studies​ Proposed Changes to School Attendance Area - Pima Reboundary Maps SUSD Funding Facts SUSD Demographic and enrollment analysis - 2025/2026 Detailed Year by School | Tableau Public Echo Canyon & Pima FTE & Dollar Savings Information - FY26 Grow or Consolidate Presentation- November 2018 Coronado Learning Community Restructure- December 2021 Enrollment Study Session- April 2025 Budget Study Session- October 2025​ 40th Day Enrollment Trend History (2018-Present) Excess Capacity: Saguaro Learning Learning Community - September 17, 2019​ Excess Capacity: Arcadia & Coronado Learning Communities - October 15, 2019​ Excess Capacity: Chaparral & Desert Mountain  Learning Communities - November 5, 2019​ Approval for Excess Capacity - November 19, 2019 ​ 2025 School Capacity Study September 2018 November 2019 March 2021 January 2022 November 2025 Current Pima Elementary Map Coronado & Saguaro Learning Community Boundary Map Option 1 - Pima to Navajo - Yavapai Option 2A - Pima to Navajo - Yavapai - Hohokam Option 2B - Pima to Navajo - Yavapai - Hohokam Option 2C - Pima to Navajo - Yavapai - Hohokam Option 3A - Pima to Hohokam - Yavapai Option 3B - Pima to Hohokam - Yavapai History of Enrollment Trends Link to 15-year enrollment history presentation Enrollment Study Session Link April 29, 2025 Enrollment charts by school and districtwide (coming soon) Demographic Study FY23 Demographic Study Previous Study Sessions Governing Board Retreat April 21, 2025 Governing Board April 29, 2025 Special Meeting Strategic Enrollment Planning Study Session BoardDocs 04/29/2025 Governing Board Study Session August 19, 2025 WIG – Academics & Enrollment BoardDocs 08/19/2025 Budget Realities Budget overview, projected shortfall and potential savings (coming soon) Cost to operate small schools under 300 students (coming soon) Site-by site enrollment data (coming soon) Facility utilization reports (coming soon) Schools Impacted (Enrollment under 300) DCES & DCMS potential K–8 structure—operational efficiency Echo Canyon (K–8, enrollment 257): Enrollment-driven consideration Pima Elementary (K–5, enrollment 296): Enrollment-driven consideration Recommendation: Repurpose facilities beginning in the 2026–27 school year. Proposed Timeline for Phase I October 7, 2025: Governing Board considers setting public hearing date(s) November 13, 2025 , 6 p.m. — Coronado High School (7501 E. Virginia Ave.): Public hearing December 9, 2025 , 6 p.m. — Coronado High School (7501 E. Virginia Ave.): District intends to schedule a vote at this Governing Board meeting Implications Potential boundary changes (Pima Elementary) Impact on staff, students, and neighboring schools Goals Optimize facility use Ensure financial viability Maintain academic excellence A Phase II Design Team is being developed to design and develop recommendations for a path forward for schools in the Desert Mountain Learning Community, including Copper Ridge School.  The below schools will be a part of the Phase II design team conversations. Anasazi Copper Ridge Cheyenne Laguna Redfield Desert Canyon Elementary Desert Canyon Middle People interested in applying should visit the SUSD Committee Hub at the Phase II Design Team Page. Let’s Talk Upcoming Governing Board hearings (coming soon) Commitment to transparency and open communication Spring 2024: WIG presentation (enrollment, facilities) August 2024: Study session (academic + enrollment data) Academic Study Session October 7, 2025: Governing Board to set public hearing date(s) Late October/Early November 2025: Public hearing(s) November/December 2025: Governing Board decision 2026–27 school year: Implementation of Phase I repurposing decisions Beyond 2026: Phase II conversations and actions Pima Reboundary - Community Input Links Pima Boundary Efforts -  English Pima Boundary Efforts - Spanish