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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The Scottsdale Unified School District has proposed the closure of two schools in the district. The reasons include low student enrollment on both campuses.

What we know:

Parents in opposition voiced their concerns to board members tonight, visibly upset as the district moved one step closer to closing two schools: Echo Canyon K-8 School and Pima Elementary School.

Around 40 parents were allowed one minute each to share their opinions with the board. The board voted to hold a public hearing on Nov. 13 and make a final vote on Dec. 9.

The district says the reasons for the potential closures include declining student enrollment across the district, with particularly low student enrollment at both Pima and Echo Canyon campuses, and potential budget shortfa

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