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Budget Override Continuation Facts

Budget Override

In November, voters living within Gilbert Public Schools boundaries will decide a proposed 15% budget override continuation. The current 15% override has been in place since 2020.
Unless re-authorized, this override will begin to expire school year2025/26.
The requested 15% budget override continuation would provide approximately$35.8 million per year for 5 years.

The 15% budget override continuation will generate approximately $35.8 million annually to sustain competitive salaries and campus security, supporting academic performance across all 39campuses K-12, in Gilbert Public Schools.

WHAT IS A BUDGET OVERRIDE CONTINUATION?

A budget override continuation allows Gilbert Public Schools voters to approve the funding level in existence today to sustain academic programming and competitive salaries district-wide.

HOW WOULD THE BUDGET OVERRIDE CONTINUATION BENEFIT STUDENTS?

Retain & Attract Highest-Quality Teachers and Employees
Maintain Campus Security, Social Workers & Mental Health Counselors
Continue Allocation to Class Size Reduction

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE BUDGET OVERRIDE CONTINUATIONDOESN'T PASS?

If the budget override continuation does not pass, the District would have to cut approximately $35.8 million from the budget over 3 years starting in school year2025/26.
Find additional information at
www.gilbertschools.net/election