FLORENCE, AZ — Multiple schools will be closing, and another is set to be relocated after a vote by the Florence Unified School Board Tuesday night.
Board members voted unanimously to close San Tan Mountain Middle School, Copper Basin Elementary and Skyline Ranch Elementary School.
District officials cited enrollment declines and budget concerns, saying it needs to reduce its maintenance and override budget by $5 and $7 million.
Florence Middle School will also reportedly be moved to a site near the Florence Elementary School campus.
This is the second school district this year in the area that chose to close schools. Scottsdale Unified was the first.
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Florence Unified School Board also voted Tuesday to table the discussion to move to a four-day school week.
