Second Tucson school consolidation proposed by TUSD superintendent
The Tucson Unified School District is recommending a second elementary school consolidation as part of an ongoing campus reconfiguration plan.
According to district officials, Superintendent Gabe Trujillo is recommending that Dunham Elementary School consolidate into Marhsall Elementary School.
District officials said the proposals follow an extensive, collaborative and public review process.
To make these decisions, the district utilized a community advisory committee to evaluate multiple factors beyond basic enrollment and finances.
The committee analyzed vacant classroom space, class size impacts and student access to arts, physical education, preschool, and before- and after-school programs.
District officials emphasized that the proposed consolidation is only a recommendation at this time.