# October 7, 2026, Chandler USD Governing Board Study Session

The Chandler USD Governing Board held a study session on October 7, 2026, covering the 2025–26 Annual Financial Report (AFR), bond and override updates, and district demographics. Finance staff reported $551 million in total expenditures, or about $14,300 per pupil, and described fund balances and reserves. The district’s 15% maintenance-and-operations override was budgeted at $44.7 million; staff said it supports staffing, school programs, and operations. The board was asked to reserve AFR questions for the later regular meeting, where approval was listed as an action item. No votes or procurement awards occurred during this study session.

Facilities updates included the remaining $16.8 million from the 2019 bond and projects underway or planned using bond funds, including Hartford Elementary replacement, school renovations, technology and furniture upgrades, and athletic-facility improvements. Staff said a Willis air-conditioning and roof item was scheduled for action later that evening; they also described prospective School Facilities Board-funded roof work at Basha, Conley, and Sandborn. The district reported that it was not seeking new-construction funding from the School Facilities Board. Demographic consultants described declining enrollment, aging households, and changing housing and school-choice patterns, with implications for future budgeting and capital planning. A comprehensive capital plan is expected in February 2027.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Sources
- [October 7, 2026, Chandler USD Governing Board Study Session](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feYHehNmRpQ) - Chandler USD Governing Board