Apache Junction Unified board approves budget revision, grant manager position, instrument rental fee and policy updates

Apache Junction, Ariz. — The Apache Junction Unified District Governing Board on Sept. 9, 2021 approved several administrative and budgetary items, including a revision to the district’s fiscal plan, a three‑year agreement to host Grand Canyon University social‑work interns, a $50 rental fee option for school instruments and the creation of a district grant manager position. All votes recorded in the meeting audio passed unanimously, 5–0.

Board members approved the budget revision after staff said the state legislature finalized funding calculations after the district adopted its proposed budget in June and July. "The only reason we're here is because when we proposed and adopted in June and July, the legislature had not finalized their budget," said Miss Salazar, the staff presenter for the revision. She told the board that carry‑forward amounts and one‑time supplements were larger than previously shown.

The board’s action list and outcomes

- Fiscal year 2026 budget revision No. 1 — approved, 5–0. Motion text: "approve the fiscal year 2026 budget revision number 1." (Mover/second: not specified on the record.) Staff reported the revision reflects updated state calculations after legislative budget actions and updated carry‑forward figures. Miss Salazar said the operating budget increased by about $1.07 million and the…