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Mesa board adopts FY2026 budget revision as enrollment declines shift revenues
Summary
The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board approved a revised FY2026 budget after staff reported a district enrollment decline driving about $5.7 million in reduced revenue, offset by $9.2 million in carryforward adjustments and one‑time state aid. The board discussed block scheduling's link to enrollment changes and capital planning implications.
The Mesa Public Schools Governing Board voted unanimously on Dec. 11 to approve a revised fiscal year 2026 budget that reconciles declining student counts with unspent carryforward funds and one‑time state aid.
Chief financial staff (Mr. Moore) told the board that the district is reconciling its average daily membership (ADM) to current Arizona Department of Education counts and that enrollment declines are driving a roughly $5.7 million reduction in revenue under the district's revenue control limit. At the same time, accounting adjustments, encumbered carryforward funds and one‑time legislative aid add capacity: staff cited…
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