July 8, 2026 Governing Board Meeting

The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board held a meeting on July 8, 2026, primarily focused on budget adoption, personnel approvals, and capital improvement projects. The board adopted the preliminary fiscal year 2026-2027 expenditure budget, noting an increase in funding for teacher experience, professional development, and staffing, with a total general budget limit of approximately $90.6 million and a combined budget limit of nearly $139 million including capital projects. Key procurement-related actions included approval of guaranteed maximum prices (GMPs) for the Feral Canal tiling project (estimated at $10 million) and the Maricopa High School workforce development and gym renovation project. The board also approved multiple vendor awards for various trades under RFQ27-104-07 to encourage use of local contractors, and a Job Order Contract (JOC) with Chase Construction for sand volleyball courts at Maricopa High School, valued at over $310,000. Additionally, the board approved membership renewal in the Arizona School Board Association for professional development and policy support. Several motions related to personnel schedules and stipends were also approved. Public comments addressed community concerns but did not result in direct procurement actions.