Tolleson school district will pay $25 million to dig Isaac School District out of budget crisis
The Tolleson Union High School District has agreed to buy Isaac Middle School in Phoenix for $25 million. The purchase will allow the Isaac School District to continue operating amid a budget crisis.
'These folks are living off $50 gift cards': Isaac School District teachers still waiting for paychecks
Isaac School District (ISD) is still facing $28 million crisis that lead to hundreds of its teachers not getting paid. "These folks are living off $50 gift cards right now," said Marisol Garcia, "It is pretty humiliating."
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.
Isaac School District's financial trouble could be saved by neighboring Tolleson district
The Isaac School District’s financial troubles may be resolved through a deal with a neighboring school district.
'The greater reward is being able to help a neighbor': Tolleson Union School District buys school to help pay off Isaac School District debt
Isaac School District will stay open after selling one of its schools to Tolleson Union High School District for $25 million. The Isaac School District Governing Board voted 5-0 for the sale. Tolleson school district officials also voted 4-0 to approve the measure.
Isaac Elementary staff to keep working Friday, hopeful for paychecks
"The feeling is extremely tense on what may happen tomorrow if they are not paid," said Marisol Garcia, head of the Arizona Education Association.
Isaac School District to receive $25M loan
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.
Isaac School District agrees to sell a school to pay off its debt
Isaac School District will have 12 years to buy back Isaac Middle School through twice-a-year payments, but officials said they hope to pay off the debt in less than three years.
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Tolleson Union will transfer $25 million to ailing Isaac Elementary
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Leasing deal approved for Isaac School District; ball in treasurer’s court
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Horne believes Isaac School District deal with Tolleson could face legal challenge
Tom Horne thinks the deal the Isaac School District struck with Tolleson on Wednesday could be the subject of a legal ...
Investigation finds no 'clear' evidence that Tolleson mayor violated code of conduct
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Struggling Phoenix school district to get $25 million in leasing deal
Isaac School District and Tolleson School District agreed on Wednesday to a buyback deal where Isaac gets $25 million.