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Phoenix Union outlines enrollment decline, budget gaps and forms budget committee
Summary
District staff reported projected enrollment declines and multi‑year budget shortfalls; the board approved a framework to create a budget advisory committee of seven board‑appointed members plus up to five superintendent‑appointed nonvoting participants, set appointment timing and rules for vacancies and absences.
Superintendent Adande Andrade and Chief Financial Officer (presentation by Mr. De Alba) told the Governing Board that projected enrollment declines will reduce revenue and require the district to “right size.” Staff presented a three‑year fiscal outlook showing the district can cover the current year with one‑time reserves but faces recurring shortfalls in later years unless steps are taken.
District staff said the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) budget is driven by average daily membership (ADM) and that salaries and benefits consume the bulk of spending (staff cited roughly 87% of M&O going to salaries/benefits and about two‑thirds of payroll directed to teachers and instructional aides). For the current year the district projected a total reduction need of about $5.8 million, covered in part…
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