MUSD Regular Board Meeting - September 3, 2026

The Marana Unified School District held a regular board meeting on September 3, 2026, where several procurement and budget-related matters were discussed and approved. The board approved a revision to the 2026-27 school district annual expenditure budget to reflect finalized forms from the Auditor General's office, including one-time adjustments. Policy revisions were passed concerning credit card use and bidding and purchasing procedures, notably increasing the quote threshold for procurement to align with Arizona procurement rules. The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Morana Health Center to provide behavioral health services to students at no direct cost to the district. A new two-year agreement with Tucson Orthopedic Institute was approved to provide licensed assistant athletic trainers at two high schools, with an annual cost of $83,000 funded through the district's general fund. Additionally, the board discussed campus security improvements involving perimeter fencing upgrades at Ironwood campus, considering options between 7-foot anti-limb iron fencing and 8-foot chain link fencing, with funding available from bond money. The board debated the fencing options and ultimately supported giving administration discretion to choose the fencing type per site based on community feedback and cost considerations. These procurement decisions reflect the district's ongoing efforts to enhance student services, safety, and operational efficiency.