Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 Proposition 409 — District Additional Assistance (Capital) Override (Coconino County)

What it does

Shall the Governing Board of Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 of Coconino County, Arizona (the “District”), adopt a budget that includes an amount for capital purposes that exceeds the district additional assistance budget limit by the lesser of $2,500,000 or 10% of the District’s revenue control limit per fiscal year for fiscal year 2027/2028 and the six (6) fiscal years thereafter?

A YES vote means

The Flagstaff Unified School District board could adopt a budget with capital spending above its district additional assistance limit by the lesser of $2,500,000 or 10% of its revenue control limit each year, for fiscal year 2027/2028 and the six years after.

A NO vote means

The Flagstaff Unified School District board would not be authorized to budget capital spending above its district additional assistance limit by this amount.

Needed to pass

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Left–right lean

Not a left–right issue: a procedural or local question that liberals and conservatives don't typically split on (AI read of the official ballot summary).

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Official text: source

Background

Flagstaff Unified School District says Proposition 409 would create a new District Additional Assistance (capital) override of about $2.5 million a year for seven fiscal years. Its proposed annual plan is $1 million for curriculum materials, $1 million for classroom technology and $500,000 for facility improvements, furniture and equipment.

The district says the money cannot be used for salaries or general operating costs. It estimates the rate at $0.13 per $100 of net assessed value, or about $39 a year for a home with a $300,000 limited property value.

The district says it is evaluating cuts to other district tax levies that could help offset the cost of Proposition 409, which would be a new tax. A separate question, Proposition 407, would continue the existing 15% M&O override.

Put on the ballot by Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 Governing Board (election call; date not found in an accessible official record).

From official source.

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Also on Coconino County ballots

• Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 Proposition 407 — 15% Maintenance & Operation Budget Override Continuation
• Williams Unified School District No. 2 Proposition 408 — 10% Maintenance & Operation Budget Override Continuation

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Quick answers

What does a YES vote on Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 Proposition 409 mean?

The Flagstaff Unified School District board could adopt a budget with capital spending above its district additional assistance limit by the lesser of $2,500,000 or 10% of its revenue control limit each year, for fiscal year 2027/2028 and the six years after.

What does a NO vote on Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 Proposition 409 mean?

The Flagstaff Unified School District board would not be authorized to budget capital spending above its district additional assistance limit by this amount.

How many votes does Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 Proposition 409 need to pass?

A simple majority: more than half of the YES and NO votes on this measure must be YES. Leaving it blank doesn't count either way.

Should I vote yes or no on Flagstaff Unified School District No. 1 Proposition 409?

SpectrumVote doesn't endorse anyone or tell you how to vote. Read what a YES and a NO vote each do, and the official text, then decide based on what you want to happen.

When is the vote?

The general election was Tuesday, November 3, 2026. Counts are unofficial until each state certifies its results over the following weeks; your state or county election office has the official results.