July 9, 2026, LESD #59 Governing Board Meeting

The Laveen ESD #59 School Board held its regular governing board meeting on July 9, 2026. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the presentation and approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget, including the truth and taxation hearing. The budget outlined a maintenance and operations fund of $78.1 million and an unrestricted capital fund budget of $26.2 million, with a 2% projected increase in student enrollment. The board discussed funding allocations, including a $41 increase in the classroom site fund and a starting teacher salary increase to $58,927. The board approved the full academic year 2027 budget as presented. Additionally, the board approved the updated 2026-27 student and family handbook and announced the hiring of a temporary principal for Australia Foothills Global Academy. No specific contract awards or procurement actions were detailed in the meeting.