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PXU board affirms values resolution and approves May budget revision; professional agreement ratified
Summary
The board unanimously adopted a values resolution affirming equity and dignity for all students and staff, approved the May 2026 budget revision (district enrollment down ~1,500 to ~23,971; total ~$388M), and accepted a ratified professional agreement for certificated employees.
The Phoenix Union High School District governing board unanimously adopted a values resolution Thursday affirming core principles of equity, inclusion and the dignity of all students and staff and directing the superintendent to align district practices and report on progress.
Clerk Meyer introduced the resolution and said the measure was prompted in part by recent events that highlighted the board’s responsibility to ensure equitable treatment of students and staff. The resolution passed on a roll‑call vote with all present voting in favor.
On budget matters, Dr. Adrien Di Alba presented the district’s May 2026 budget revision. Key figures: district enrollment for the current fiscal year was reported at about 23,971 students (a decline of roughly 1,500 students), a base level funding per student of $5,113, a total budget of approximately $388 million, an estimated one‑time ESSER reserve of about 17% and continuing cost pressures from utilities and insurance. Staff explained that the district reduced next year’s budget plans by roughly $20 million to respond to enrollment declines and will present a proposed budget for the coming fiscal year in June.
Dr. Di Alba summarized programmatic allocations (regular instruction, special education and targeted services) and noted that the district’s M override revenue will decline as enrollment falls. Board members asked for school‑level spending and per‑student cost breakdowns; staff said they will provide additional detail at future budget‑committee meetings.
Separately, the board approved revisions to the professional agreement procedures for certificated employees. Superintendent Andrade and union representatives told the board that the agreement had been ratified through IBN negotiations and recommended board acceptance.
What’s next: staff will bring a detailed proposed budget for 2026–27 in June, provide school‑level expenditure and per‑student breakdowns, and return with follow‑up on items requested during the meeting (transportation dispatch concerns and RIF/RIP benefit clarifications that were raised during public comment).
