May 13, 2026 Governing Board Meeting

The May 13, 2026 meeting of the Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board focused heavily on budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement discussions included approval of a job order contract for PBLO Mechanical to install a new central plant at Maricopa High School, funded by $6 million in bond funds and $1.5 million in local district funds. The board also reviewed and approved the fiscal year 2026 budget revision, which reflected a net decrease of $148,000 across main funds. Another significant agenda item was the approval of updated food service meal charges for fiscal year 2027, with the board ultimately agreeing on a compromise to raise breakfast prices to $1 and lunch prices to $4 to maintain program sustainability without impacting free or reduced-price meals. Additionally, the board approved intergovernmental agreements with the Arizona Board of Regents and the Arizona Assessment Collaborative to support student scholarship opportunities and assessment collaboration. The meeting included recognition of retirees and a spotlight on the Maricopa Virtual Academy's instructional innovations. Overall, the board took several motions to approve contracts, budget revisions, and policy changes affecting procurement and district operations.