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Prescott Unified board begins planning for possible 2026 bond and override, but takes no formal vote
Summary
Board members discussed a possible bond and/or maintenance-and-operation override for the November 2026 ballot, asked administration for a timeline and community outreach plan, and signaled support for early planning and stakeholder engagement.
The Prescott Unified School District governing board spent substantial time discussing whether to pursue a bond and/or a maintenance-and-operation (M&O) override in 2026. The board did not make any binding decision at the meeting but directed staff to prepare planning materials, timelines and community outreach steps for future consideration.
Why it matters: A bond pays for capital projects (roofs, HVAC, building repairs, buses, technology and site work). An override increases ongoing M&O revenue (most commonly used for salaries and staff). District leaders said state building-renewal funds are limited and that a local measure would be the district's primary tool for larger, sustained facility and staffing investments.
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