H igley Unified parents showed up at last week’s Governing Board meeting to voice support for cherished programs now at risk for reductions following the recent voter rejection of the district’s override.

The district is facing a second round of $5 million in cuts to next school year’s budget after voters defeated its 15% maintenance and operations budget override.

Ahead of the election, Higley identified special programs such as Dual Language Immersion and elementary library, and arts among those at risk if the override failed.

A dozen parents, teachers, and one student attended the board meeting to urge “creative solutions” to keep those special programs intact when dealing with budget challenges.

“Our classes are different, unique, yet vital,” said San Tan Elementary music

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