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Higley district plans budget cuts amid declining enrollment, reduced override

Facing a $9.28 million shortfall for fiscal year 2025-26, the Higley Unified School District is proposing significant cuts to its maintenance and operations budget.

The development comes as result of the district grappling with declining enrollment and the phased reduction of its maintenance and operations override, which failed to secure voter renewal in November.

The current M&O budget is  $125.94 million, and the district is projecting $116.65 million next year.

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