February 25, 2026 Governing Board Meeting

The Maricopa Unified School District Governing Board held a meeting on February 25, 2026, focusing on several key educational and operational updates. Significant procurement-related discussions included the ongoing construction and funding of the Alma Ferrell Innovation Academy, supported by voter-approved bond dollars and school facilities division funding. The board reviewed and approved personnel schedules with a 3% pay raise for employees and discussed the adoption of new English Language Arts curricula, including McGraw Hill Emerge and Spalding, following a comprehensive vendor evaluation and public review process aligned with Arizona state procurement requirements. Additionally, the board approved the 2026-27 work calendars for various employee groups, including adjustments to custodial staff schedules to improve service quality. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed beyond curriculum adoption, but the meeting emphasized transparency, community involvement, and alignment with state standards in procurement and budgeting decisions.