HUSD Governing Board Meeting Mar 3, 2026

The Higley Unified School District Governing Board held a meeting on March 3, 2026, focusing primarily on educational and budgetary matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the recommendation and approval of the Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) curriculum for grades K-5, selected through a comprehensive RFP process emphasizing alignment with state standards, instructional quality, and cost-effectiveness. The board also reviewed and tentatively approved the fiscal year 2027 maintenance and operation budget, noting a projected deficit and plans for budget revisions. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-2027 salary schedules for district employees and discussed potential future adjustments to teacher salary schedules to better retain experienced educators. Supplemental instructional materials were reviewed with plans for a 60-day public review period. The meeting concluded with a motion to update policy IJJ regarding supplemental materials inventory and management.