PXU Budget Committee Meeting December 11, 2025

The Phoenix Union High School District Budget Committee convened on December 11, 2025, to discuss and approve the fiscal year 2027 budget engagement process and survey. The committee emphasized the importance of gathering comprehensive community feedback through multiple engagement methods, including surveys, focus groups, regional community meetings, and student roundtables, to inform budget recommendations amid declining enrollment and projected budget deficits. A new demographic study is underway to better project future needs. The committee approved the proposed engagement process and reviewed a revised, more concise budget survey designed to collect detailed input on potential budget trade-offs and priorities. Members highlighted the need for clear communication, unified messaging, and inclusion of diverse stakeholder voices, including non-English speakers and various staff roles. The committee reiterated its advisory role, noting that final budget decisions rest with the district board and executive team. The process aims to produce detailed recommendations for the board by May or June 2026.