Capital Override

• A District Additional Assistance (DAA) Override, formerly known as a Capital Override, is a voter-approved funding measure that allows FUSD to raise additional local funds through a secondary property tax.
• The funding can only be used for capital needs, such as:
  • Student and staff technology
  • Curriculum materials and textbooks
  • Library resources
  • Classroom furniture and equipment
  • School buses and other vehicles
  • Safety upgrades
  • Minor facility repairs and renovations
• The funds cannot be used for employee salaries or general operating expenses.
• Arizona has historically provided limited funding for school capital needs, leaving districts with fewer resources to maintain buildings, update technology, and replace equipment.
• Because of this underfunding, FUSD has relied heavily on voter-approved bonds to cover essential needs that are often funded through capital dollars in other states.
• Even with successful bond programs, FUSD has had to delay some investments in curriculum resources, classroom furniture, equipment, and preventative maintenance.
• The proposed override would provide a dedicated revenue source to help maintain and modernize schools without taking money away from classroom instruction.
• If approved by voters in November 2026, the override would generate approximately $2.5 million per year for seven years.
• The estimated tax impact would be approximately $0.11 per $100 of net assessed property value beginning in Fiscal Year 2028.

• August 7, 2026- Deadline to submit “For” or “Against” arguments regarding the override and bond elections to the Coconino County School Superintendent’s Office
• October 5, 2026- Last day to register to vote
• October 7, 2026 - Early voting begins and ballots mailed