TEMPE, AZ (AZFamily) — Several schools in the Kyrene School District could close in the next few years.

On Tuesday, the Kyrene Governing Board was presented with a long-range plan that recommends closing down nine schools in the district.

Kyrene de la Colina

Kyrene de la Estrella

Kyrene del Milenio * (repurpose as gifted academy)

Kyrene Akimel A-al Middle School

Kyrene Traditional Academy

Kyrene de la Mariposa

Kyrene de la Mirada

Kyrene del Norte

Kyrene del Pueblo Middle School

“The recommendation they are bringing forth tonight reflects a system-wide approach, not only the needs of each individual school, but the strength and success of Kyrene as a whole,” said Superintendent Laura Toenjes.

For one parent, Liz Bolton, it was a sigh of relief when her daughter started goi

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