School Participatory Budget Presentation April 7, 2026

The Higley Unified School District held a School Participatory Budget Presentation on April 7, 2026, where students from various schools presented their proposals for how to allocate school funds. The presentations highlighted student-led participatory budgeting projects, with ideas collected from the student body, narrowed down to proposals, and voted on by students. Winning projects included improvements such as new drinking fountains with filters, 3D printers, noise-canceling headphones, window wraps, outdoor misting fans, shade structures, playground equipment, and media center renovations. The district finance department is in the process of purchasing and delivering these items to campuses, aiming for installation before summer. The meeting emphasized student leadership, community engagement, and the practical implementation of student-driven budget decisions.