Elections - Higley Unified School District 60

Voter Approved: Land Sale, Lease or Exchange

In November, 2025, voters authorized the district to sell, lease or exchange all or part of the following described parcels of property and use all or a portion of any such proceeds of any such sale, lease or exchange to purchase school sites and/or to construct, improve, equip and furnish school buildings, including technology, to purchase student transportation vehicles and/or any other permitted capital expenditure.

Parcel: Site located in the subdivision named GATEWAY POINTE in Gilbert, Arizona, known as the SE CORNER OF RAY ROAD and WREN DRIVE (approximately 18.80 acres). Legal Description for APN 313-13-893: Lot 4, Gateway Pointe, according to the plat of record in the office of the County Recorder of Maricopa County, Arizona recorded in Book 1399 of Maps, Page 28. For details, click here.

Site located in the subdivision named GATEWAY POINTE in Gilbert, Arizona, known as the SE CORNER OF RAY ROAD and WREN DRIVE (approximately 18.80 acres).

Election History

Schools receive funding from a variety of sources: the state and federal governments, local property taxes, and grants. Some dollars are tied to a specific use:

Maintenance and Operations (M&O) funds are used to run schools and fund employee salaries and benefits, classroom supplies, and programming.

Capital funds are used for repairs to existing buildings, school improvements, transportation, and technology.

While Bond funding provides resources for capital needs, Maintenance and Operations funding provides resources for anything in the district's M&O Budget.

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School Funding

FY 2025 AZ State Funding Comparison Average State Funding Per Pupil:

The graph depicts average per pupil funding for charter schools from the state during FY 2025, at $7,278 per pupil

The graph depicts average per pupil funding for ESA Vouchers from the state during FY 2025, at $7,000 per pupil

The graph depicts average per pupil funding for Higley Unified School District from the state with a budget override in place, at $6,836 per pupil

The graph depicts average per pupil funding for HUSD from the state during FY 2025, at $5,653 per pupil

School Funding Frequently-Asked Questions

What is a Maintenance Override?

Maintenance and Operations Overrides are used to provide additional funding to support people and programs. School districts may ask for an increase of up to 15 percent of their revenue control limit for a term of seven years. Many districts will ask voters to approve a renewal in year 4 or 5 of an override to maintain a consistent level of funding. If not renewed, the amount decreases by 1/3 in the sixth year, 2/3 in the seventh year, and is fully eliminated in year eight. The Higley Unified School District has had an override in place since 2019, however, it expires in 2025.

How Does HUSD Spend Taxpayer Dollars?

HUSD spends 70% of its budget in the classroom. In Higley, only about 10 percent of the budget is spent in the Administration category, which includes not just administrator salaries but also payroll, purchasing, warehousing, printing, human resource activities, administrative technology services; and other costs related to these services and the governing board. HUSD takes a conservative, student-first approach to making the most of every cent, prioritizing impact in the classroom. According to the Auditor General, HUSD spending is "Low" compared with similar districts and districts across the state, though academic standards and test scores still exceed state and peer averages. For more comprehensive information on district spending, see the Auditor General Classroom Spending Report.

Does HUSD Promote Fiscal Responsibility?

HUSD has consistently operated within all approved budget limits each fiscal year and has delivered previous bond projects on time and within budget. The district has earned over several awards for fiscal responsibility including the 2024 Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting as well as the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO) Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting.

How Does HUSD Ensure Funds are Used Responsibly?

How Does HUSD Spending Compare to Other Districts?

HUSD spends 70% of its total budget in the classroom. Compared to other similar districts, HUSD spends more in the classroom and less on administration, transportation, operations and other services. In fact, HUSD spends about 10% of its budget on administration, which includes not only administrator salaries, but also accounting, payroll, purchasing, warehousing, printing, human resource activities, and administrative technology services; and other costs related to these services and the governing board. HUSD has one administrator for every 80 students, compared with similar districts who have one for every 65 students, or the state average, which is one administrator for ever 61 students. HUSD costs for administration, food services and transportation are all ranked "Low" by the Arizona Auditor General. For more, visit the Classroom Spending Report.

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