Mesa Unified District board calls for $449 million bond election on Nov. 3, 2026

A staff member for Mesa Unified District (4235) announced that the district’s governing board has called a bond election for Nov. 3, 2026, proposing $449 million to address a portion of the district’s $1.4 billion in identified capital needs.

The district said the needs were identified through facility assessments and input from the governing board, parent groups and a community budget committee. Officials said the bond proceeds, if approved by voters, may be used only for capital projects and not for salaries or day-to-day operations.

Under the proposal, roughly 70% of the funds would be dedicated to school facility improvements such as air conditioning systems, roofing, plumbing, electrical work and structural repairs. About 10% would fund safety, security and technology infrastructure, including secure front lobbies and updated security cameras and technology systems. An estimated 15% would support site-based projects identified by individual schools, and 5% would be set aside for improvements to career and technical education programs.

District officials did not provide a vote tally or further procedural details in the announcement. The district’s statement said residents who live within Mesa Unified District boundaries will be eligible to vote on the bond during the Nov. 3, 2026 general election.

If approved by voters, the bond would fund capital projects across the district; the district said it would not use bond proceeds for operating expenses such as staff salaries. The district did not provide a detailed project list, timelines, or estimated tax impacts in the segments available.