Isaac School District plans to close two schools

The Isaac School District in Phoenix is considering closing two elementary schools and its online academy due to a financial crisis. The announcement was made to staff on Tuesday. The schools that may close are Moya Elementary, P.T. Coe Elementary, and the Isaac Online Prep Academy. The district is dealing with a budget deficit of more than $20 million. Enrollment has dropped significantly, leading to reduced funding per student. P.T. Coe Elementary has 425 students, Moya Elementary has 374, and the online academy enrolls 238. It is not clear how many teachers and staff work at these schools. The district was placed under state control in January because it has around $28 million in debt. Since then, more than 80 staff members have been let go, and some positions have been outsourced to save money. A public hearing will take place next month to discuss the possible closures. The next school board meeting is scheduled for March 27.