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šŸŒ± Why did Peoriaā€™s school board delay an outside misconduct investigation?

Peoria, Arizona Patch AM: a 5 min read

Cheers Peoria! Weā€™re back, helping you stay up to date with whatā€™s happening. Let's take on the day together! ā˜€ļø

In today's newsletter:

  • Why did Peoriaā€™s school board delay an outside misconduct investigation?
  • Why a new complaint is roiling Peoria Unified after Haley Beckā€™s firing
  • See where Peoria Unified landed in Arizonaā€™s 2026 school rankings.

Also on today's calendar: The Arthritis Foundation's Walk to Cure Arthritis and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between a nicely dressed man on a tricycle and a poorly dressed man on a bicycle? šŸ¤” (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 78, low: 57.
  • Monday: Pleasant with plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 58 degrees.

šŸ“° News we're reading

1. Peoria school board tables third-party investigation in teacher misconduct scandal (kold.com) ā€” Peoria Unifiedā€™s governing board has delayed a decision on hiring an outside investigator to review how Centennial High School handled serious teacher misconduct allegations, leaving many parents frustrated. Police are not pursuing failure-to-report charges, but county prosecutors are still reviewing the case, and some board members and advocates are pressing for more accountability and student-safety reforms.
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2. Oral sex simulation video with Haley Beck's family draws complaint (azcentral.com) ā€” Parents in Peoria Unified may want to know that a community member has filed a complaint over an online video involving Amy Beck, a Coyote Hills Elementary employee, and her son, influencer Noah Beck. The complaint follows the firing of former Centennial High teacher Haley Beck after an investigation into inappropriate communications and alleged grooming of a student.
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3. Ranking Arizona: Top 10 unified school districts in 2026 (azbigmedia.com) ā€” Peoria residents may be interested to know that Peoria Unified School District ranked ninth in a new statewide, voter-driven list of top unified school districts. The ranking comes from the 2026 edition of ā€œRanking Arizona,ā€ which compiles public opinions on which districts and companies people most recommend doing business with across the state.
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4. School safety program faces bipartisan criticism, proposal for reform (azcapitoltimes.com) ā€” Peoria-area Sen. Kevin Payne is at the center of a heated fight over Arizonaā€™s school safety communication system, as his reform bill narrowly failed in the state House this week. Lawmakers from both parties are split over whether the proposal improves oversight or unfairly favors one vendor and over how much control charter schools should face, leaving the future of the program uncertain.
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5. Massive landfill fire in Surprise could take days to contain, officials say (azfamily.com) ā€” A massive landfill fire in Surprise is expected to burn for days, and Peoria firefighters are among several West Valley crews helping battle the blaze. Officials say no one has been hurt, but a building on the landfill property was damaged, and residents are urged to stay away from the area while containment work continues.
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  • Thank you to my neighbor, by the park, who helped me this evening.
    If it wasn't for you being there today, there would be an active Amber alert right now. You have an unforgettable story to tell (Nextdoor Bridlewood)
  • Mom and dad seem to be caring for it.
    I think it canā€™t fully fly yet. We let it out in our back yard. Does anyone know what kind of birds this is? I found it under my carport. It wasnā€™tā€¦ (Nextdoor Pioneer Braemar Parkview)
  • Albertsons Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Night Crew Supervisor in Peoria. Apply here.
  • Academies of Math and Science posted a job opening for Grounds Day Porter (AMS Peoria Advanced) 2025-2026 School Year in Peoria. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Peoria here.

Ok Peoria! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A tire. (Thank you Joan B. for sending it in!)
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