Tempe budget hearings

Revised dates for budget review and approval sessions have been set by the Tempe City Council.

The new dates include:
Thursday, April 10, 3 p.m.— Budget review session (Capital Improvement Program)
Thursday, April 17, 6 p.m. — Budget review session (Capital Improvement Program if needed and operating budget)
Thursday, May 22, 1 p.m. — Adoption of tentative budget. Public hearing and final adoption of Capital Improvement Program.
Thursday, June 5, 7:30 p.m. — Final budget adoption. First public hearing for property tax ordinance
Thursday, June 19, 3 p.m. — Final property tax adoption
 

Public can view health curriculum

Members of the Kyrene Governing Board have voted to open for 60-day public review the eighth-grade lessons that support Strands 8 and 9 of the Kyrene Expanded Health Curriculum.

The program to be reviewed is “Choosing the Best Life,” described by district officials as an abstinence-focused curriculum.

Resources, including outlines of the lessons and videos used in instruction, are available for viewing and comment at the district office through Aug. 22.
Parents, teachers and community members can view the materials and provide feedback to the Health Steering Committee and the board.

It is recommended that all of the five lessons and accompanying video clips be viewed, which may take 1½ to 2 hours.

Viewing hours generally range from 8 to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, but because of interruptions to the schedule as classes draw to a close, anyone planning to visit the district offices is advised to call (480) 783-4175 to confirm.

Kyrene district offices are at 8700 S. Kyrene Road, Tempe.