Isaac ESD 2025 Ballot Requests
Isaac elementary school district
November 4, 2025 Special Election
Voter Information
Dear Voters,
This election, on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, your ballot includes a school district bond and Maintenance and Operations (M&O) override measure. These items are placed on the ballot by your locally elected school district governing board, ensuring that voters decide for themselves how local tax dollars are invested to meet district needs.
A bond works like a mortgage. It allows a school district to borrow money for capital projects such as building and/or renovating schools, purchasing buses, or improving technology. Bonds must be repaid over time through property taxes, and voters ultimately determine whether that investment is the right choice for their community.
A “M&O” override temporarily allows your district to exceed its budget authority up to 15% to provide additional funding for a district’s maintenance and operations budget. M&O overrides expire after a set period, and it is up to the voters to decide whether to renew the tax.
This pamphlet is designed to provide you with clear information so that you can make an informed decision. Each district’s needs are different, and it is important to review the details of any proposal carefully and consider its impact on both students and taxpayers.
Strong schools are essential to building the future of our community and our country. These elections give voters a direct voice in how their local schools are supported. Exercising your right to vote is one of the most important ways to ensure that community values and priorities are reflected in decisions about the wise use of public funds.
Thank you for being engaged, informed, and committed to shaping the future of education in your community. Please remember to vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
Sincerely,
Shelli Boggs
Maricopa County School Superintendent
BALLOT MEASURE DETAILS:
Bond
A bond is a financial instrument that allows a district to borrow money to be used for capital projects. The district issues bonds (via financial institutions) and pays back the loan plus interest over 20 years using property taxes.
Maintenance and Operations Override
A maintenance and operations (M&O) override allows a district to temporarily exceed its budget authority by no more than 15% for a time period of seven years. The district must seek the approval of its voters before implementing the override.
The district’s current M&O budget is $43,986,388.
* estimated revenues to fund 15% M&O budget override
HOW TO ESTIMATE YOUR ANNUAL TAX COST:
Go to the Maricopa County Assessor website at mcassessor.maricopa.gov.
Click in the search box and enter your address.
In the search results, click on the APN number. Confirm the correct address in the results.
Scroll down to “Valuation Information” and find your tax year 2026 and the “Assessed LPV” number.
Divide that number by 100.
Multiply the result by the tax rate [$1.02 (bond), $2.56 (M&O override), or $3.58 (both)].
The result is the estimated tax liability on your property for that year.
DISTRICT DETAILS:
* as of FY 2024
** as of FY 2025
Patricia Jimenez (President)
Maria Guzman (Vice President)
Harry Garewal Jr. (Member)
Maria Hernandez (Member)
Rudy Santa-Cruz (Member)
Dr. Lily Mesa-Lema (Superintendent)
REPORTS:
Auditor General School District Spending Report (2024)
Financial Risk Analysis (2025)
Arizona Department of Education Report Card (2023-2024)
Isaac Elementary School District - Notice to the State Board of Education - Not in Compliance with Audit Reporting Requirements for FY 2024 (July 2025)
Isaac Elementary School District - Not in Compliance with Audit Reporting Requirements for FY 2024 (April 2025)
Isaac Elementary School District - Notice to the State Board of Education - Not in Compliance with the Uniform System of Financial Records for Arizona School Districts (December 2024)
Isaac Elementary School District - Not in Compliance with the Uniform System of Financial Records for Arizona School Districts (July 2024)
Isaac Elementary School District - No Longer in Noncompliance with Audit Reporting Requirements for FY 2023 (June 2024)
Isaac Elementary School District - Not in Compliance with Audit Reporting Requirements for FY 2023 (April 2024)
Isaac Elementary School District - Notice to the State Board of Education - No Longer in Noncompliance with Audit Reporting Requirements for FY 2022 (August 2023)
Isaac Elementary School District - Notice to the State Board of Education - Not in Compliance with Audit Reporting Requirements for FY 2022 (July 2023)
Isaac Elementary School District - Not in Compliance with Audit Reporting Requirements for FY 2022 (April 2023)