June 10, 2026 Governing Board Meeting

The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board held a meeting on June 10, 2026, where key procurement and budgetary matters were discussed. The board reviewed a potential cell tower land lease agreement with Anthem Net and Verizon for two school sites, which would generate approximately $36,000 annually in revenue with no upfront costs to the district. The board also received a detailed presentation on the proposed budget, highlighting a $2.8 million increase in the general budget limit to $90.6 million, a 3% salary increase for staff, and a $25 million capital budget need including parking lot projects. Additionally, the board approved a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) for the Maricopa High School Workforce Development and Gym Renovation Project funded by bond money. They also discussed and approved participation in the Arizona School Risk Retention Trust Prepaid Account to achieve significant insurance cost savings. Lastly, the board accepted grants covering 35% of playground replacement costs at two elementary schools, leveraging vendor partnerships to reduce expenses. Motions related to budget adoption, contract approvals, and grant acceptance were unanimously passed during the meeting.