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Kyrene board selects ASBA priorities: base funding, protect Prop 1/2/3 intent, local control, oppose partisan elections
Summary
After discussion the board approved four top priorities for the Arizona School Boards Association political agenda—consistent base funding per the state cost study; preservation of voters' intent for Props 1/2/3; local control tied to a general/adequate/uniform standard; and opposition to partisan school board elections—by a 4-0 vote.
The Kyrene Elementary District Governing Board discussed and voted to submit top priorities to the Arizona School Boards Association for the 2027 political agenda. The board settled on four priorities: (1) provide consistent, dedicated base funding to align state funding with district needs based on the recent state cost study; (2) preserve and protect voters' original intent for Propositions 1, 2 and 3; (3) ensure local control and flexibility while advocating that the constitutional standard be read as —general, adequate and uniform—; and (4) oppose legislation that would make school board elections partisan.
Board members framed the priorities around funding adequacy and local governance. Board Member Cedric Collins emphasized the importance of stable base funding to support academic and social-emotional needs, saying providing consistent dedicated funding "is very, very, very important," and other members cited local voter support for bonds and overrides as a credit-enhancing factor when agencies consider credit notches.
President Trina Nelson said local control and adequate funding are interconnected with the district's ability to maintain fiscal stability and preserve low borrowing costs for taxpayers. The board voted to approve the priorities and forward them to ASBA by roll call; the motion passed 4-0.
The board asked staff to finalize language for submission and to clarify statutory references for inclusion in the ASBA packet.
