Funding at Mesa Public Schools

Learn more about how Mesa Public Schools spend taxpayer dollars.

Bond expenditures

In 2018, the Mesa Public Schools community approved a $300 million bond for capital projects. Learn more about how the district used these funds to improve student learning and experiences.

Proposed expenditures:

  • Facility renovations and improvements: $167 million

  • Transportation upgrades: $46 million

  • Technology updates: $87 million

Actual expenditures as of June 30, 2021

  • Facility renovations and improvements: $50 million

  • Transportation upgrades: $24 million

  • Technology updates: $44 million

Financial services website
Learn more about district budgets and expenditures.

Over the past 13 years, the state has reduced the capital funding formula for school districts. During this time, the district has seen a reduction of funding of over $208 million (54%). Fiscal year 2022 is the first year of fully restored funding since 2009.