I have always thought of myself as very patriotic. My grandparents, who raised their family in the depression of the 1930s, always talked about the American dream, that is the ability to achieve what you are willing to work for, and I bought into it hook, line and sinker. I had a belief that this was achieved because of our unique form of government allowed for self-expression and self-direction. There is usually a tear in my eye as we say the Pledge of Allegiance as I think of what this country has done for me and my family and just what our responsibilities are in turn.

Elementary schools in the Chandler Unified School District will soon have security cameras. The governing board voted 2-1 on three contracts totalling $1.3 million to put a 12-camera system at each of the 29 K-6 schools. Two board members were out of town Wednesday, but there was a quorum with the three other members. Board members Bob Rice and Annette Auxier approved the measure. Board member David Evans voted against it.

The name of Chandler’s oldest elementary school will be changed, but not the way that some residents wanted.

The name of Chandler’s oldest elementary school will be changed, but not the way that some residents wanted.

The Chandler High School lacrosse player who recently was arrested on suspicion of selling marijuana and cocaine to undercover police officers was indicted as an adult Feb. 27 on six felony drug counts, according to court files obtained Thursday by the Tribune.

Applications are still being accepted through June 16 for an open position on the Chandler Unified School District governing board.

Subdivisions and roads already bear the Riggs family name. Next on the list: An elementary school. The Chandler Unified School District’s 26th elementary school will be named “Riggs Elementary School,” after a family that’s been in the area for nearly a century.

Subdivisions and roads already bear the Riggs family name. Next on the list: An elementary school. The Chandler Unified School District’s 26th elementary school will be named “Riggs Elementary School,” after a family that’s been in the area for nearly a century.

Three finalists will vie for a vacant spot on the Chandler Unified School District governing board in the next two weeks.

The Chandler Unified School District governing board voted 5-0 Wednesday night to put a budget override renewal on the November ballot.

The Chandler Unified School District governing board decided Wednesday night not to pursue changes to current graduation requirements for next year's freshmen.

In the last few years, state leaders have asked school districts to adopt more rigorous standards, change how they evaluate teachers and principals, and teach all kids to read by the time they leave third grade.

School board members in Chandler Unified School District retained their seats while newcomers are joining incumbents in Tempe Union and Mesa Unified, according to unofficial election results late Tuesday.

Where once there was a dairy farm, Chandler Unified School District’s newest high school will open in the fall. So now the district has to decide what to do with two houses from the previous landowners that remain on the property.

There was a sixth elected official at the Chandler Unified School District’s Wednesday night governing board meeting — a student.

August 29, 2004

Having served on the Chandler City Council for 8 years as well as the Chandler School Board for 8 years, I am running for the City Council again because I believe experience matters, especially during these tough economic times. We have lived in Chandler for 30 years and had a small business in Chandler for 39 years. Chandler has been a wonderful community to live and raise our 2 children.

Three East Valley school districts are seeking bond project approval from voters during the Nov. 2 election.

There is no school on Jan. 18 for Martin Luther King Jr./Civil Rights Day.