PXU Budget Advisory Committee - 10.27.2026

The Phoenix Union High School District Budget Advisory Committee met on October 27, 2026 (the meeting title; metadata is dated October 28). The committee approved the September 24 minutes by motion and second. Applied Economics presented its demographic and enrollment study, covering regional labor-market trends, CTE program completions, student enrollment and service-rate declines, population changes, and enrollment projections. The presenter highlighted potential alignment between district CTE programs and projected demand in healthcare, construction, and high-tech and semiconductor manufacturing, and discussed how school choice, housing affordability, and demographic shifts affect enrollment. Members asked about follow-up analysis comparing CTE offerings and enrollment flows with other districts, and about sharing study findings with the public. A budget communications update was listed on the agenda, but no details are captured in the transcript. No contracts, purchases, bids, budget allocations, or other procurement activity were identified.