Higley Schools, Ariz.- The HUSD Governing Board has called for a 15% Maintenance & Operations Override to be placed on the November 2025 ballot for voters to decide this fall. The full budget override amount is estimated to be $13,871,165 and would be funded by an estimated tax rate of $1.28 per one hundred dollars of net assessed valuation.

The Higley Unified School District's Maintenance & Operations Override Continuation did not pass in the November 2024 election, resulting in the Phase Down of the Override funding for the district starting in the upcoming school year, 2025-2026. A $5.1 million reduction in funding has been implemented for Phase I of the override funding. An additional $5 million in cuts will be needed in the 2026-27 school year for Phase II. The second round of cuts will impact student programs, electives, safety, and class sizes.

If voters approve the override this fall, no Phase II funding cuts will be necessary for the 2026-2027 school year. In the event the override is not approved, Phase II funding reductions will take place.

Through a survey and community town hall meeting prior to the Governing Board’s decision, the district solicited input from employees, parents, and the community to prioritize programs and services for 2026-2027. The results of the survey are available on their website, where users can also find information about the election, school funding, and frequently-asked-questions.

The HUSD Maintenance & Operations Override Continuation failed last year’s election by a narrow margin of less than 1 percent. This ballot will be decided in an all-mail-in election on November 4, 2025. For more information, visit husd.org/election.