Recently you received a ballot in the mail. The Scottsdale Unified School District (SUSD) has called for an election on November 7, 2023 to ask voter approval to continue the Maintenance and Operation (M&O) Override that voters last authorized in November 2019. SUSD must renew the current M&O Override by November 2024, or the funding will begin being reduced by one third each fiscal year until the override expires on June 30, 2025. Click Here to Learn More.

M&O funds pay for people and help SUSD provide a comprehensive education program to students.

SUSD M&O funds support:

• Staff
• Maintaining current class-size ratios
• Competitive teacher compensation
• Free, full-day Kindergarten
• Professional Development
• Athletics and Extracurricular activities
• World Languages
• Fine Arts

When was the last Maintenance and Operations Override?
The current M&O Override was approved by voters in November 2019. M&O Overrides are in effect for seven years; however, if voters do not reapprove an override by year five of its seven-year life, it begins phasing down by one-third each year until it is gone. The phase-down in this instance comes to approximately $7.3 million per year and would begin in fiscal year 2025-2026.

Albertsons Company Foundation has generously donated a Community Grant for $1.000 to the DCMS PTO to be used to support our incredible Community Specialist- Luz Dicono-Mcclenny. 

 
As a community specialist, Luz partners with families throughout our DCMS community who are experiencing food insecurity or require additional assistance with school supplies, clothing, or other essential goods. 

This grant will allow her to provide additional support for purchasing food during the weekends when students do not receive free breakfast or lunch at school- alleviating food insecurity and supporting our families and community.  Additional monies will be used to purchase hygiene kits, clothing, school supplies, and essential goods for our families in need. We are so proud of the work that Luz does every day and are so grateful to have her serving our DCMS children.  Thank you Albertsons Company Foundation for this incredible donation that allows Luz to continue her work and reach so many families in our community. 

If you would like any additional information regarding our Community Specialist program, Luz can be reached at 480.484.4614.