Continue our tradition of excellence

We need your continued support

The state of Arizona ranks 48th in funding for public schools. Therefore, Amphitheater Unified School District (Amphi) must rely on the continuation of voter-approved funding like selling Bonds and the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Override on your ballot this fall. These measures will support the continued maintenance of school and District facilities, enhance school safety, and keep pace with technology needs. Additionally, they support the programs and professionals that keep our schools excellent, our student-athletes on the field, our communities strong, and our property values high.

The proceeds of the new bonds (consisting of no more than $84 million) will be used for the following purposes:

School facility maintenance and renovation (Facility Renewal) to include:
- Elementary playground improvements
- Middle and High School athletic facility renovations and improvements
- School bus facility renovation
- Classroom lab space renovations
- Career and Technical Education classroom and lab space expansions
- Student transportation vehicles purchases (school buses, etc.)
Safety and Security Improvements to include:
- Site access control enhancements
- Security camera systems and related technologies
- Infrastructure improvements
Technology infrastructure maintenance and upgrade

The continuation of the 13.5% Maintenance and Operations Override enables Amphi to:

Maintain lower class sizes including reducing class sizes in K-3 by an additional 5-8 children
Fund free full-day kindergarten district-wide
Keep art, music, and PE programs in elementary schools
Expand course offerings at middle and high school
Increase interventions for struggling learners
Attract and retain quality teachers
Hire additional technology and facilities employees

No Tax Increase

The bond, if passed, will not increase the District’s existing tax rate. In fact, over the lifetime of the bond program over the next seven to 10 years, the District tax rate will actually decrease. This is due to deliberate financial planning and the commitment the District has continually made to taxpayers and voters to be a financially responsible cornerstone of this community.

As with the bond election, the cost of continuing the overrides is a net sum of zero. If the overrides are renewed, together, under a combined level of 13.5 percent, there would be no increase in the existing override tax.

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