Attrition Update - End of June

Well, we finally cross over the 300 number.  As of the end of June, 301 certified employees have left the district in 2014.  According to the department of education, GPS had 2564 certified employees for the 2013-14 school year.  This means that almost 12% of our teachers have left the district this year!

Please remember this when you vote in November.

Is Ron Bellus anti-business?

At the school board candidate forum on Thursday night, Ron Bellus indicated his opposition to Arizona College and Career Ready Standards.

Businesses and Business organizations across the state have come out in favor of the standards including:

• Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
• Arizona Business and Education Coalition
• Southern Arizona Leadership Council
• Arizona Public Engagement Taskforce

Here are a few interesting links as well:

• Graduatepreparedaz
• AzEdNews

Is Ron Bellus anti-business?  It will be up to you to decide and vote accordingly in November.