August 26, 2026 Governing Board Meeting

The MaricopaUnified Governing Board held a meeting on August 26, 2026, which included several procurement-related discussions and approvals. Key procurement actions included the approval of a guaranteed maximum price (GMP) contract with DBA Construction for nearly $10 million to complete the Farrell Road canal tiling project, covering trenching and tiling work for a mile-long canal. The board also approved personnel schedules, a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with OC Chin to support Native American students, and an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) amendment with Central Arizona College to continue dual enrollment and workforce development programs, including the addition of a diesel program. Additionally, the board approved a list of possible overnight out-of-state field trips to facilitate early fundraising and planning. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a detailed work study on fund accounting, focusing on the Uniform System of Financial Records (USFR), the district's chart of accounts, and the potential impacts of Proposition 320, which would require districts to spend at least 60% of operating expenses on direct instruction. The board discussed the challenges this proposition could pose to budgeting and staffing, emphasizing the need for careful planning and community education. No votes were taken on the proposition itself, but the discussion highlighted its potential to affect future procurement and spending decisions.