Election 2026 Information
Learn More About Proposition 405 and Proposition 406
On April 7, 2026, the Governing Board of the Prescott Unified School District called for a Maintenance and Operations Override Election and a Special Bond Election to be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. The override will appear on the ballot as Proposition 405 and the bond will appear on the ballot as Proposition 406.
Learn more about both proposals:
PROPOSITION 405:
MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS OVERRIDE
A Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Override allows a school district to receive funding above its state-established revenue control limit for a period of seven years. Proposition 405 would authorize a 7% override to help our area attract and retain quality teachers and staff:
- 5% will be allocated toward offering competitive pay to all teachers and staff
- 2% will be allocated toward allowing the district to hire more employees to help reduce class sizes
How Can Override Funds Be Used?
Under Arizona law, override funding may be used for teacher and staff salaries, educational programs, student support services, and additional staffing. Override funds cannot be used for capital construction projects or major facility improvements.
PROPOSITION 406:
BOND AUTHORIZATION
A school bond provides funding for capital improvements and long-term assets. Proposition 406 would authorize the district to sell up to $20 million in bonds for capital items including:
- Roof repairs
- HVAC repair and replacement
- Technology
- School security improvements
- Buses
- Classroom renovations and other items
How Can Bond Funds Be Used?
Arizona law requires bond proceeds to be used only for capital expenditures with a useful life exceeding five years. Bond funds cannot be used for employee salaries or operating expenses.
If approved, bond-funded projects would be identified in district planning documents. Expenditures would be publicly reported and reviewed through established oversight processes.
Prescott Unified is careful with your tax dollars. A higher percentage of its limited funding goes directly to classroom instruction than similar districts statewide, while spending on administration is among the lowest in Arizona.