Trujillo details Cavett proposal, reason for Dec. deadline for recommended closures
Tucson Unified School District Superintendent Dr. Gabriel Trujillo provided an update on the proposed school consolidation plans.
TUSD plans to create an alternative education hub at what would be the former Cavett facility, which would serve a variety of students, including those with autism.
However, the Tucson Education Association, which represents TUSD teachers and other employees, is stressing patience when it comes to the governing board's approach.
Jim Byrne, who leads the union, floated the idea of the governing board possibly breaking up the slate of seven school closure proposals.
Trujillo estimated the seven recommendations would save the district roughly $6 million annually.
TUSD is in a $20 million deficit, he said.