Capital Overrides Are No Longer Routine, They’re Contested For years, capital override campaigns in Arizona operated with a level of predictability. Districts would make the case, communities would largely support them, and funding would follow. That dynamic is changing in 2026. Recent election cycles show a clear shift. In metro Phoenix, bond and override elections are no longer automatic wins. …

This summer, AASBO hosts the 73rd Annual Summer Conference in Tucson, gathering the state’s most influential school district leaders, financial decision makers, and operations teams at a time when the future of K-12 facilities is under increasing pressure to perform. For those of us in architecture, this isn’t just another conference, it’s where priorities take shape. As districts across Arizona …

In Arizona specifically, Governor Katie Hobbs emphasized expanding apprenticeship pathways and connecting more residents to hands on training opportunities. These initiatives reflect a broader shift toward aligning education with real world workforce needs, particularly in high demand sectors like construction, healthcare, and advanced manufacturing. The takeaway is clear. CTE is no longer a secondary track. It is being positioned as …

The Arizona Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) will host its 2026 Spring Conference from April 1-3 at the Aquarius Casino Resort in Laughlin, convening school district leaders, operations professionals, and industry partners from across Arizona. Centered around this year’s theme, “On Base for Education,” the conference will highlight practical strategies and forward-thinking solutions shaping the next generation of K-12 environments. Sessions are expected to …

Before a project even starts, most public-sector facilities leaders are operating under pressure:U.S. schools face a ~$90 billion facilities funding gap across maintenance and capital needs. The average school building in Arizona is 50 years old, forcing managers into constant repair cycles instead of planned upgrades. Many districts rely on “patchwork maintenance” just to stay operationalThis means one thing: Facilities …

The Wrong Call Can Cost Millions Districts across Arizona are facing increasingly difficult decisions about whether to modernize existing campuses or invest in new construction. While renovation is often perceived as the more cost-effective option, that assumption does not always hold up under scrutiny. Recent bond cycles have shown that unclear or unconvincing project scopes can lead to voter rejection, forcing districts …