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SUSD upped pupil spending last year – state report BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer
BUSINESS.................... 27 Homebuilder redefines luxury home amenities.
ARTS............................... 33 Parada del Sol Rodeo back in saddle.
FOOD.............................36 Sisters plan new spin on Mexican cuisine.
NEIGHBORS...........................................25 BUSINESS................................................27 SPORTS................................................... 32 ARTS............................................33 FOOD............................................36 CLASSIFIEDS............................... 37
Sunday, March 6, 2022
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cottsdale Unified School District spent more per pupil than the state average in 2020-2021 and teacher pay was up just a little above the state average as well, according to a report the Arizona Auditor General released last week.
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“We worked really hard to do both.” SUSD Governing Board member Patty Beckman said. “That’s been a focus since I’ve been on the board.” “That’s always a priority,” Beckman added. “When we start (the budgeting process), we look at, ‘How do we get the most money in the classroom?’” The report, which looks annually at
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spending by all Arizona school districts during the prior school year, shows that in 2020-21 – a school year disrupted by the pandemic – Scottsdale Unified: • Spent a total $14,643 per student in 2021, compared to the state average of $12,331 and up from $12,575 the district spent on 2020.
see SPENDING page 20
BY J. GRABER Progress Staff Writer
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mixed-use development project with 83 apartments and 5,000 square feet of commercial space near the intersection of E. First Avenue and Marshall Way took a step forward last week. The city Planning Commission voted 6-1 Feb. 23 to recommend City Council approve the rezoning request to allow for the development known as the Artisan, which includes a four-story and five-story building on 1.92 acres.
see APARTMENTS page 8
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The Scottsdale Christian Academy Eagles hoist their trophy after defeating Rancho Solano Prep in the 2022 AIA 2A boys basketball state championship game on Feb. 26 at Arizona Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum. For a report on the victory, see page 32. (David Minton/Progress Staff Photographer)
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