Phoenix Elementary School District votes to close Heard, Dunbar campuses

PHOENIX — Phoenix Elementary School District officials have decided to close Heard and Dunbar Elementary schools, citing concerns of declining student enrollment.

A district spokesperson told ABC15 on Tuesday night that the board voted to close down the two schools and redraw district boundaries.

Dozens of families have spoken out against the closures at recent public meetings.

More than 500 students will be affected by the two schools closing. The Phoenix Elementary School District says Dunbar Elementary has 123 students, whereas Heard Elementary has 444.

Read the full story from ABC15 Arizona here.

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