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Phoenix Union reports 1,748-student enrollment decline; district plans $20 million reduction and previews November override requests
Summary
Superintendent Andrade told the Phoenix Union board that enrollment fell by 1,748 students (7%), requiring an estimated $20 million spending reduction for FY26 and prompting reduction-in-force planning; district staff also summarized uses and remaining authorizations for 2017 and 2023 bonds and previewed a November override continuation push.
Phoenix Union High School District officials told the governing board on Oct. 2 that declining enrollment is forcing near-term budget reductions and planning that could affect staffing.
"Our enrollment has been down over the past three years. This year, we've seen a drop of 1,748 students from this date last year," Superintendent Andrade said, announcing a projected spending reduction of about $20 million for the 2025–26 school year. Andrade said that cut builds on an earlier $8.6 million reduction and that district…
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