Takeaways from Page USD 8 Governing Board Meeting
Week of April 15, 2026
Board approves final budget revision incorporating over $1 million
Board accepts over $14,000 in community donations
Board approves nearly $1 million network infrastructure upgrade
District provides update on major summer facility upgrades
District calls on regional agencies to fix unimproved roads
Two Page schools named National Showcase Schools
Board to proceed with Arizona Youth Survey for local students
Arizona Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Page
Board approves final budget revision incorporating over $1 million
PAGE, Ariz. - The Page Unified School District governing board unanimously approved the final budget revision for the fiscal year, recognizing an increase of over $1 million in the district's general budget limit. The revision accounts for additional state revenue allocations, adjustments in employee benefit expenditures and a $200,000 transfer to the capital budget to cover the recent purchase of new athletic buses. Following the influx of state aid supplements, the district's total general budget limit now sits at $18.6 million.
Board accepts over $14,000 in community donations
PAGE, Ariz. - Local businesses and community groups donated more than $14,000 to support Page Unified School District programs, which the governing board voted to accept. Notable contributions included $10,009 from Airgas Flagstaff for the career and technical education welding program and $3,000 from the Page/Lake Powell Community Fund for the golf team. Additional $500 donations were directed to the high school culinary and auto tech programs.
Board approves nearly $1 million network infrastructure upgrade
PAGE, Ariz. - The Page Unified School District governing board unanimously approved a $945,314 project to upgrade network infrastructure across all school sites. The project will replace end-of-life network switches, increasing communication speeds from 10 to 40 gigabits per second to support digital learning and campus security systems. The district expects to receive $387,679 in E-rate reimbursement from the federal government to offset the cost of the summer project.
District provides update on major summer facility upgrades
PAGE, Ariz. - The Page Unified School District is moving forward with facility renovations, including a new roof deck for the high school pool and weatherization painting projects at the Page Early Childhood Learning Center and Manson Mesa High School. Superintendent Bryce Anderson said the district is waiting on a $1.2 million emergency grant from the Arizona Division of School Facilities for further classroom improvements, and said the division's funding has been exhausted for the current fiscal year.
District calls on regional agencies to fix unimproved roads
PAGE, Ariz. - Citing excessive wear on school buses and student safety concerns, the Page Unified School District governing board unanimously approved a resolution calling for the maintenance of unimproved roadways within the district. The resolution formally requests the Navajo Nation Department of Transportation, the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Coconino County to prioritize grading, drainage and stabilization on key routes. Superintendent Bryce Anderson said poor road conditions on these routes regularly disrupt student attendance and force the district to divert educational funds toward frequent bus repairs.
Two Page schools named National Showcase Schools
PAGE, Ariz. - Page Elementary School and the Page Early Childhood Learning Center have been named Capturing Kids' Hearts National Showcase Schools. The recognition highlights the schools' focus on fostering welcoming, relationship-driven learning environments. Page Unified School District leadership commended Page Elementary School Principal Mary Stahl and Page Early Childhood Learning Center Principal Brian Henderson, along with staff members at both campuses, for prioritizing student connection and well-being.
Board to proceed with Arizona Youth Survey for local students
PAGE, Ariz. - The Page Unified School District will administer the Arizona Youth Survey to eighth, 10th and 12th graders before the end of the school year to track local trends in substance use, mental health and bullying. Representatives from Coconino County Health and Human Services said previous local survey data helped support a $75,000 prevention grant. Superintendent Bryce Anderson said the survey will use an opt-out process mandated by the Arizona State Legislature, allowing the county to receive data used to pursue regional mental health and safety funding.
Arizona Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in Page
PAGE, Ariz. - The Arizona Supreme Court will hold a special session at Page High School on April 21 to hear oral arguments. Page Unified School District Superintendent Bryce Anderson announced the upcoming visit as a civics learning opportunity for the community. A select group of local students is also expected to have an opportunity to engage with the justices in a separate setting.
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