Public Hearing & Monthly Board Meeting 6/9/26

The Yuma School District One held its Public Hearing and Monthly Board Meeting on June 9, 2026, focusing primarily on the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget totaling approximately $82.8 million. The budget presentation emphasized commitments to student achievement, employee support, safe schools, and fiscal responsibility, with salaries and benefits comprising about 71% of the maintenance and operation budget. The board discussed capital projects including the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the James D. Price Elementary build and the associated adjacent ways levy, a one-year tax to fund required infrastructure improvements totaling $500,000. The board approved the proposed budget and set a special meeting date for June 29, 2026, to adopt the final budget. Additionally, the board approved the Classroom Site Fund (CSF) 301 performance pay plan for fiscal year 2026-2027 and adopted policy advisories 961 through 1046. Donations totaling over $23,000 were recognized, supporting various school programs and projects. No other procurement contracts or vendor selections were discussed during the meeting.