Creighton board adopts 2026–27 budget; approves two administrative hires
June 23, 2026 | Creighton Elementary District (4263), School Districts, Arizona
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The Creighton School District governing board adopted the district's 2026–27 aggregate budget and property tax levy after a public budget hearing and the regular meeting on Monday evening. Administrators said the detailed presentation had been posted to the district's YouTube channel prior to the hearing and there were no public comments during the hearing.
Superintendent
dministration moved to adopt the Total Aggregate School District budget under Arizona law (ARS ) and the motion carried after the roll call.
The board also approved two personnel appointments brought forward during the meeting. After an internal screening process described by administration, the board voted to confirm Benjamin Parker as Director of Finance with an effective date of July 1, 2026. The district described an extensive search process and multiple interview panels; trustees who spoke in the meeting emphasized the candidate's internal experience working with district capital projects.
The board likewise approved the recommendation to appoint Melissa Thalacker as assistant principal at Iron Mountain Academy, effective July 1, 2026. Administration described a broad applicant pool and multi-stage vetting process for that position as well.
No formal amendments to any approved motion were recorded in the meeting minutes for these personnel items. Underboard procedure, the district will post finalized personnel records and effective dates with routine personnel documentation.
What's next: The district will implement the adopted budget for fiscal 2026–27 and proceed with onboarding for the appointed leaders ahead of the next school year.
Superintendent
dministration moved to adopt the Total Aggregate School District budget under Arizona law (ARS ) and the motion carried after the roll call.
The board also approved two personnel appointments brought forward during the meeting. After an internal screening process described by administration, the board voted to confirm Benjamin Parker as Director of Finance with an effective date of July 1, 2026. The district described an extensive search process and multiple interview panels; trustees who spoke in the meeting emphasized the candidate's internal experience working with district capital projects.
The board likewise approved the recommendation to appoint Melissa Thalacker as assistant principal at Iron Mountain Academy, effective July 1, 2026. Administration described a broad applicant pool and multi-stage vetting process for that position as well.
No formal amendments to any approved motion were recorded in the meeting minutes for these personnel items. Underboard procedure, the district will post finalized personnel records and effective dates with routine personnel documentation.
What's next: The district will implement the adopted budget for fiscal 2026–27 and proceed with onboarding for the appointed leaders ahead of the next school year.
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