There is a basic need for this change because it is causing problems and inconvenience to the children and the parents. Attempts were made to redistrict so the school would be in the Grand Canyon School District. The community does not want to lose the valuation from the gas pipelines, and it has been opposed. Politics are involved. Mr. Verkamp's brother served on the school board, and agreement still could not be reached with the Williams School District.
Students attend using the open enrollment plan.
Sue Drews, Superintendent, Grand Canyon Unified School District, stated she supports S.B. 1321. Many residents of Grand Canyon wanted to be in attendance, but the weather prevented them. The Chamber of Commerce, the school board, business owners, and concerned parents support this bill. Hotels and concessions employ a number of people, but the land value is high. Employees cannot afford to live within the Grand Canyon School District.