Takeaways from Page USD 8 Governing Board Meeting
Week of June 10, 2026
Board approves superintendent contract extension amid abstentions
District adopts conservative 2026–2027 budget
District earns international award for financial transparency
$15 million high school HVAC project enters planning phase
Board accepts donations for CTE and computer programs
Task force offers funds for student substance abuse prevention
Legislation introduced to pave local highway route
Board approves superintendent contract extension amid abstentions
PAGE, Ariz. — The Page Unified School District Governing Board approved a new three-year contract for Superintendent Bryce Anderson, covering the 2026 through 2029 school years, following a split vote. The item was pulled from the consent agenda to question the timing of the renewal, noting the current contract has a year remaining. Anderson explained that renewing early is standard practice to safeguard the district, ensuring continuity and providing ample time for a superintendent search if the board ever chooses not to renew. The contract passed with three votes in favor and two abstentions.
District adopts conservative 2026–2027 budget
PAGE, Ariz. — The board unanimously approved the proposed 2026–2027 district budget, which was built on a conservative estimate of a 60-student decrease in enrollment. District officials noted that underestimating student numbers protects the district from overspending and facing budget shortfalls at the end of the year. Because the state budget is still pending, the district's proposal relies on a baseline 2 percent increase from the Arizona Auditor General. The largest portion of the operating budget is allocated to staff salaries and benefits, reflecting recently approved employee raises.
District earns international award for financial transparency
PAGE, Ariz. — Superintendent Bryce Anderson announced that the district's business office received the Association of School Business Officials International Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting. The award recognizes the district's annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. Anderson praised Business Manager Lori Wilson and her team, noting that the prestigious designation highlights the district's commitment to financial accountability and transparency.
$15 million high school HVAC project enters planning phase
PAGE, Ariz. — A pre-construction services agreement was approved for an extensive heating, ventilation and air conditioning replacement project at Page High School. The board authorized a $1,000 fee to CORE Construction Inc., acting as the construction manager at risk, for the planning and design phase. Superintendent Bryce Anderson noted the future construction phase is capped at $15 million, which will be subject to Arizona School Facilities Division approval and funding. A companion measure authorized a similar $1,000 pre-construction agreement with CORE Construction for HVAC replacement at the Page Early Childhood Learning Center, with a future construction cap of $10.5 million. Anderson stated that utilizing this process will cut red tape and expedite badly needed facility updates.
Board accepts donations for CTE and computer programs
PAGE, Ariz. — The district accepted two community donations totaling $3,500. The International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 4 donated $2,500 to the district's Career and Technical Education welding program, and Dixie's Lower Antelope Canyon Tours contributed $1,000 to a Page High School student computer program.
Task force offers funds for student substance abuse prevention
PAGE, Ariz. — During board reports, it was announced that the City of Page Substance Abuse Task Force currently has funding available and is eager to donate to the school district. The task force is looking to financially support school programs and initiatives that focus on substance abuse prevention for students. District administrators were encouraged to utilize the available community resources.
Legislation introduced to pave local highway route
PAGE, Ariz. — It was reported that Navajo Nation Council Delegate Helena Nez Begay recently introduced legislation to pave a highway route from Kaibito to The Gap. Hope was expressed that the infrastructure project will be completed soon, citing its high priority for the region and the benefit it would bring to local transportation routes. Additionally, the successful start of the summer student feeding program currently operating out of the LeChee Chapter House was noted.
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