By J. Graber | Daily Independent (abridged)
The city of Scottsdale is trying to buy piece of Old Town property from the Scottsdale Unified School District, but neither side is talking publicly or releasing information about the potential deal.
Three Scottsdale Unified School District governing board members met in an online meeting at 4 p.m. Monday, March 30, to discuss the proposition.
Following a brief executive session, Board President Donna Lewis, Vice President Mike Sharkey and board member Matt Pittinsky voted to enter into negotiations for the building at 7575 E. Main St.
Board members Amy Carney and Carine Werner did not attend the online meeting. In-person board meetings are regularly scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesdays.
The building is 8,488 square feet according to the Maricopa County Assessor’s website. which also has it valued at slightly more than $1.44 million.
The city sent a letter asking about purchasing the building that currently houses the district’s human resources department.
A district spokeswoman said the letter won’t be released to the public until after the deal is complete.
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