TUSD bond oversight committee approves Q3–Q4 project packages, adds contingency and tech spending amid $100M milestone The Tucson Unified School District Bond Oversight Committee on March 26 approved separate Q3–Q4 project packages for site upgrades, fencing and educational technology, endorsed a 20% contingency request and heard staff report the bond program has reached roughly $100 million in spending.

The Tucson Unified School District's Bond Oversight Committee has hit a monumental $100 million milestone, approving critical upgrades for safety and technology in schools!

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Tucson Unified District (4403) unveils 10-bus electric pilot and bidirectional charging system Tucson Unified District (4403) announced a pilot deploying 10 electric school buses and a bidirectional charging system; speakers said the trial will test range, maintenance costs and grid-relief capability, funded by a federal EPA program (unnamed), a TEP rebate and district funds.

Tucson Unified District is making history with the launch of its first-ever pilot program featuring 10 electric school buses and a groundbreaking bidirectional charging system!

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TUSD board approves several administrative cuts but rejects centralizing attendance clerks after packed public comment After nearly two hours of public comment opposing staff eliminations, the Tucson Unified School District governing board approved six administrative reductions aimed at saving about $3.7 million, but voted down a proposal to centralize attendance and registration technicians.

The Tucson Unified School District is facing tough decisions as community voices rise against budget cuts that threaten essential staff and student services.

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