Legislation introduced to keep Isaac school district open for 2 more weeks
The school district is more than $28 million in debt, according to Maricopa County Board of Supervisors Chairman Thomas Galvin.
Isaac Elementary School District to receive federal funding amid financial crisis
The Isaac Elementary School District in Phoenix is set to receive federal funding amid its financial crisis. The district was put under receivership in mid-January.
Fed gives Isaac School District $6 million to make its next 3 payrolls. What happens beyond that is uncertain.
Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne announced that Isaac School District will be getting $6 million in federal funding to help it pay its teachers amidst an ongoing financial crisis.
Isaac Elementary may get help paying its debt from a neighboring school district
The Tolleson Union High School District board was set to vote on a resolution that would authorize lease-purchase financing of Isaac property.
West Valley school district looks to help Isaac Schools with financial crisis
Two Valley school governing boards are holding meetings on Wednesday to discuss a resolution amid Isaac School District's financial crisis.
Isaac School District to receive $25M loan from Tolleson Union High School District
The Tolleson Union High School District is helping out the Isaac School District in a major way. It's loaning the distressed school district $25 million as Maricopa County says it's more than $28 million in debt.
Uncertainty remains after Phoenix school district receives federal funding
An embattled school district in Phoenix will receive millions in federal funding amid its financial crisis, as House Republicans call for a criminal investigation into its “fiscal catastrophe.”
Isaac School District receivership: AZ, county officials point fingers as superintendent resigns
Last week, the state Board of Education put Phoenix’s Isaac School District under receivership as it faces a massive budget shortfall. Now, state and county officials are pointing fingers over who’s responsible for providing the district emergency funding.
Arizona Education Association President searching for answers to Isaac School District financial crisis
The Isaac School District is facing a $12-15 million financial crisis as teachers, families and Arizona Education Association President Marisol Garcia are all searching high and low for answers to keep students and educators in the classroom.
Arizona Legislature takes first steps to keep Isaac school district open
A House committee approved a bill that would direct Maricopa County Treasurer John Allen to issue $2.5 million to cover one payroll for the district.
Isaac School District teachers vote to work amid financial crisis
Isaac School District teachers voted to return to work on Wednesday. This comes after a meeting with a state-appointed receiver on Tuesday. The Arizona House Education Committee also advanced a bill to secure payroll.
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Troubled Phoenix school district payroll remains in doubt despite $6M federal lifeline
A financially troubled Phoenix school district could be getting a lifeline from the federal government, officials announced ...
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Isaac Elementary superintendent resigns; district seeks emergency cash after takeover
The Isaac Elementary School ... Katie Hobbs and Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne have asked Maricopa County to continue to fund the district's critical expenditures while Kenny ...
Tom Horne urges emergency legislation to pay Isaac Elementary employees amid crisis
The Maricopa County Board of Supervisors says the Isaac Elementary School District owes the county more than $28 million.
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Video: What happens when a public school district is placed under state control?
Isaac School District in Arizona is being placed under state control. Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne joined Arizona’s Morning News to explain what state control entails ...