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Graphic from Peoria Unified School District with the district logo at the top and the message “THANK YOU! PROP 428 PASSES!” in large white and orange lettering on a blue background. Colorful school-themed illustrations surround the text, including a paper airplane, apple, flower, stars, basketball, magnifying glass, globe, leaf, science flask, and an “A+” symbol, celebrating the successful passage of Proposition 428.

THANK YOU!

Peoria Unified School District

November 5, 2026

There is so much that I can say regarding Tuesday’s election, but the simplest is: thank you! Because of your vote, a child who feels sick will still find a nurse close by, a kindergartner will still start the day in a full-day classroom, and a student who finds their voice in band, art or on the field will still have that chance. I feel comfortable speaking for all of Peoria Unified when I say that we could not be more grateful.

We have received two additional ballot drops since our last update to you and expect another later this evening.

More than 84,000 community members votes have been tallied. Unofficial results show Proposition 428, our 13% M&O override, will pass with 42,091 "yes" votes and 38,396 percent "no" votes. A lead of 3,695 votes. We believe there are less than 11,000 votes left to count, making this a clear win.

As I shared yesterday, voters approved Proposition 429, which would authorize the Governing Board to sell, lease or exchange the District Administration Center and the vacant, former Kachina Elementary School site. Approval does not require a sale; the Governing Board will still decide whether to move forward to explore options with either property.

Voters also weighed in on the two open seats on our Governing Board. We want to thank all the candidates and congratulate Mrs. Melissa Ewing and Mrs. Heather Rooks who are continuing to lead in that race.

Results show Proposition 320, a statewide ballot measure that would require certain school districts, including Peoria Unified, to spend at least 60% of their operational spending on direct instructional expenses, failing statewide with 1,090,409 "no" votes and 1,027,826 "yes" votes. If the result holds, no new instructional spending requirement will take effect, and the district will continue to invest its resources in a way that supports students and classrooms. The Peoria Unified School District is proud to share that 73.1% of our budget is spent on classroom spending and 56.2% goes to direct instructional spending.

These results are unofficial until the election is canvassed on Thursday, Nov. 19.

I could not be prouder to be part of a community of educators, support staff, business leaders and parents who rallied for public education.

With gratitude,

Tahlya Visintainer

Interim Superintendent, Peoria Unified School District