Show Low Unified board approves FY26 revisions, wage adjustment and routine purchases

The Show Low Unified School District board approved a package of budget, personnel and procurement items at its December meeting.

Ms. Davis presented the monthly financial report and the FY2026 revised budget. The board approved Revision No. 1 to the FY26 budget as presented. Ms. Davis reported general fund expenditures of $7.4 million with encumbrances of $11.2 million, leaving a remaining balance of $5.3 million (about 22% of the budget). Capital (DAA) figures reported $4.5 million with $1.2 million expended and roughly $400,000 encumbered, leaving a remaining capital balance of $2.8 million.

On compensation, the board approved a minimum-wage adjustment for certain classified employees. The transcript contains two references to the timing of the change: Ms. Davis initially said the increase takes effect July 1, then the motion language stated an effective date of Jan. 1, 2026; the board approved the motion as recorded with an effective date of 01/01/2026.

Other approved items included the annual sole‑source vendor approval for the Huddle athletics software (required by AIA), approval of the December Classroom Site Fund (301) performance payment, acceptance of gifts and donations (listed in the agenda), approval of student fundraising activities, and authorization for two staff members to attend an out‑of‑state professional convention in April. The board also approved recommended classified and certified personnel actions.

The board approved hiring a short‑term IT consultant to cover the transition after the IT director’s upcoming retirement; administrators said interviews for the new IT director are scheduled and the consultant would assist with handoffs and password/admin access.

Votes on routine motions were conducted by voice; motions passed without recorded opposition.

Provenance: Motions and votes recorded throughout consent and action agenda items.