School Repurposing & Enrollment Review
School Repurposing Phases
Phase I Webpage
SY: 2025 - 2026
Phase II Webpage
SY: 2025 - 2027
Phase III Webpage
SY: 2026 - 2028
Introduction / Overview
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
Public Hearings / Board Meetings
- 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
- 09/22/2026 - Special Meeting / Public Meeting
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
09/22/2026 - Special Meeting / Public Meeting
Resources
How We Got Here
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
Previous Study Sessions
- Governing Board Retreat April 21, 2025
- Governing Board April 29, 2025 Special Meeting
- Strategic Enrollment Planning Study Session
- Governing Board Study Session August 19, 2025
- WIG – Academics & Enrollment
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)
Community Engagement
- Let’s Talk
- Upcoming Governing Board hearings (coming soon)
- Commitment to transparency and open communication
Timeline At-A-Glance
- Spring 2024: WIG presentation (enrollment, facilities)
- August 2024: Study session (academic + enrollment data)
- 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
Community Input
Pima Reboundary - Community Input Links