Littleton Elementary School District - 12MAY2026 Board Meeting

The Littleton Elementary School District #65 held a board meeting on May 13, 2026, which included significant procurement and budget discussions. The board conducted a public hearing and subsequently approved a budget revision for fiscal year 2025-2026, increasing the budget by over $1.6 million to address special education, transportation, and utility costs. A major focus was the recommendation and approval of a $95 million bond resolution to fund critical facility improvements, including a substantial renovation and partial rebuild of the aging Littleton Elementary School campus, upgrades to technology, student safety, and replacement of the bus fleet. The bond election is scheduled for November 3, 2026, with detailed presentations on tax impacts and community support. Additionally, the board approved a revised classroom site fund plan, expanded educational degree partnership programs for staff, and new administrative job descriptions with a fiscal impact of approximately $179,000. The meeting also included appointments of new assistant principals and a director of operational resources. The board discussed legislative priorities for the Arizona School Board Association and approved an amendment to the superintendent's contract. Motions related to budget approval, bond resolution, classroom site fund, educational partnerships, and administrative appointments were passed, while the proposal for new administrative positions was narrowly approved amid some dissent. Overall, the meeting emphasized capital improvement projects, budget adjustments, and strategic investments in district staff and facilities.