🌱 Scottsdale School District June Update + Former Cornerback Arrested

Hello, everybody! It's Saturday in Scottsdale and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally. Keep reading for the latest.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 100 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Scottsdale today:

1. Scottsdale Unified School District Governing Board has issued a June 2022 update to the community. According to the statement, 92 employees will be retiring from the district this month. The update also reports that the board took many steps to improve systems to ensure fiscal accountability for the future. Click the link to read the full community update. (SUSD.org)
2. Former University of Arizona cornerback DaVonte' Neal has been arrested after a Maricopa County grand jury issued an indictment last month. Neal is currently being held at Bannock County Jail without bail. He has been charged with first-degree murder, drive-by-shooting, and discharging a firearm at a structure during the death of Bryan T. Burns in 2017. (AZ Family)
3. A recent investigation has revealed that Maricopa County's superintendent Kristi Wilson was given a $1.7 million bonus between 2017 and 2021. The bonus was paid through taxpayer funds and was issued on an undisclosed basis. Wilson reportedly made $3.3 million over the last five fiscal years with a base salary of $189,000. (10 WJAR)

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Today in Scottsdale:

• SCUCC Open Arts Studio At Scottsdale Neighborhood Arts Place (12:00 PM)
• Dance Fusion 2022 At Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts (1:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Scottsdale Police Department's Human Exploitation and Trafficking Unit has arrested Jose Ramon Chavarin Torress. The 33-year-old is being charged with Luring of a Minor for Sexual Exploitation and Attempted Sexual Contact with a Minor. Click for the full report. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The Scottsdale Police Department is currently hiring new recruits. Click to learn more about applying with the department. (Scottsdale Police Department via Facebook)
• The City of Scottsdale shares the history of the master-planned community concept. This type of development concept was pioneered in Scottsdale. (City of Scottsdale - Government via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. Madison will be back on Monday with your next update. Have a great weekend, Scottsdale!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.