Governing Board Study Session 5/14/2026

The Phoenix Elementary School District #1 Governing Board held a study session on May 14, 2026, focusing on several key procurement and budgetary matters. The board discussed and approved revisions to the fiscal year 2026-27 budget, including adjustments to the capital budget and funding allocations. They considered and approved the Proposition 301 plan, which included a 3% salary increase for eligible staff, and a staff compensation increase addendum with tiered raises for support staff, certified staff, and administrators. The board also approved the 2026-27 professional and support staff supplementary and nominal fee plan, which outlines stipends for various roles and performance incentives. Procurement-related actions included approval of cooperative contracts exceeding threshold limits for fiscal year 2026, and authorization of a five-year firewall service agreement with Palo Alto Networks to upgrade district cybersecurity infrastructure, funded in part by the federal E-rate program. Additionally, the board approved guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contracts with Chase Building Team for renovation projects at Edison Elementary and Garfield Elementary schools, enabling critical site work and construction to proceed during summer months. The board also passed a resolution to call a special bond election for $97.8 million to fund capital improvements, with detailed presentations on property tax impacts and election procedures. Policy updates were presented as a first reading, with a second reading planned for final approval. The meeting included public comments supporting staff raises and opposing reductions in fine arts programming. Motions related to procurement and budget were passed with roll call votes, reflecting the board's commitment to fiscal responsibility and educational program support.