EDUCATION
Chandler USD avoids staff layoff with federal funding, budget cuts
The Chandler USD governing board will hold a special meeting April 21 to address the current mask mandate in schools, according to an email from the district. (Alexa D'Angelo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Chandler USD governing board to meet April 21 to discuss masks in schools
Gov. Doug Ducey announced a series of tweets April 19 that K-12 schools will no longer require masks. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Governor rescinds order requiring masks in K-12 schools
Housing scarce in Gilbert; Chandler approves bonuses for city staff and more top area news
The Chandler USD governing board approved an agreement with the city of Chandler during a meeting April 14 to split the costs associated with four school resource officers at schools across the district. (Alexa D'Angelo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Chandler USD governing board OKs agreement for school resource officers
Co-owners Jalon and Carolina Buckstead each have prior experience in restaurants. (Tom Blodgett/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gilbert's Rocky Point Seafood focuses on authenticity; Chandler USD selects interim leader and more top area news
The Chandler USD governing board announced April 7 Frank Narducci would succeed Camille Casteel as the district's superintendent beginning this summer. (Alexa D'Angelo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Chandler USD governing board selects interim superintendent
Gilbert Public Schools announced a reduction in force of 152 certified staff members March 26. (Tom Blodgett/Community Impact Newspaper)
Gilbert Public Schools cuts 152 jobs; home prices rising in Chandler and more top area news
The Centers for Disease Control released new guidance on in-person instruction for K-12 grade schools on March 19. (Courtesy Pexels)
CDC loosens guidelines on social distancing in schools
The opening date for Cafe Rio Mexican Grill on Power Road has yet to have been announced. (Tom Blodgett/Community Impact Newspaper)
2 restaurants open or coming to Gilbert; many in Chandler receive first doses and more top area news
Gilbert Public Schools Governing Board Member Lori Wood expresses her concerns about parts of the proposed school calendars for 2022-23 and 2023-24. (Screen shot from YouTube)
Gilbert Public Schools adjusts calendar; downtown Chandler adding business, multifamily and more top area news
(Alexa D'Angelo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Chandler USD eligible to get over $13M to offset COVID-19 expenses, according to state dept.
In the days leading up to Valentine's Day, the students at Jacobson Elementary were busy crafting messages filled with love—this time, for the residents of the senior living facility across the street. (Courtesy Jacobson Elementary)
Jacobson Elementary gives back to the community for Valentine's Day
Vero Chicago Pizza comes from the owners of Buddyz A Chicago Pizzeria. (Tom Blodgett/Community Impact Newspaper)
Vero Chicago Pizza to open in Gilbert; construction delayed for water park and more top area news
Chandler USD will offer rapid testing next week. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Chandler USD works to vaccinate employees, offers rapid testing site for community
The Chandler USD governing board has embarked on its search for an interim superintendent to replace Camille Casteel—the district's longtime superintendent who announced her retirement in late 2020. (Alexa D'Angelo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Chandler USD begins search for interim superintendent
Here's a list of local businesses that have been approved by ADHS to sell recreational marijuana. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Find recreational marijuana in Chandler, Gilbert; local hospitals expand and more top area news
The Chandler USD administration reported 54 active COVID-19 cases across the district as of Jan. 25, according to the CUSD data dashboard. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
See which Chandler USD schools are reporting COVID-19 cases
On Jan. 13, the Chandler USD governing board voted 3-2, with Lara Bruner and Lindsay Love dissenting, to resume in-person instruction for all grade levels Jan. 19 after a imposing virtual learning for two weeks. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Chandler Education Association: Some teachers, parents feel 'ignored' after board decides to resume in-person learning