02 24 26 Tolleson Elementary School District Funding Support Report – Superintendent Giselle Herrera

City of Tolleson 
Presentation
February 24, 2026
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School Year 2025-2026
Intergovernmental Agreement Highlights
Ms. Gisselle Herrera, Superintendent • Ms. Megan Duplain, Administrator of Special Programs

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Tolleson Elementary School District believes, 
educates, motivates and prepares all children.
Tolleson Elementary School District:  
Expecting excellence, inspiring 
innovation and achieving greatness. 
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Providing Our Learners with the Strongest Educational Foundation
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Award-winning preschool programs serving a total of 36 preschool treasures!
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$400,000 for Arizona Desert preschool program and Porfirio H. Gonzales preschool program
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Every classroom staffed with:
1 teacher and 2 paras at Arizona Desert  - $155,000 Salaries and Benefits
1 teacher and 2 paras at Porfirio H. Gonzales - $165,000 Salaries and Benefits
        Supplies, Licensing Fees, Instructional Materials $40,000 ($20,000 for each school)
$25,000 Tolleson After School Morning Program at AZD (50 students)
        $15,000 Tolleson After School Program support staff for special needs student/s - IGA amendment 
includes expenditure to support students with disabilities in the Tolleson After School Program with a 
support staff member (paraprofessional)
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Impact: Children ready to succeed
Funding Highlights

Continued Investment in Preschool Excellence
Sustaining Quality Through Partnership
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The Intergovernmental Agreement's (IGA) financial support allows the
Tolleson ESD to:
o Maintain low adult-to-student ratios
o Continue staff professional development
o Replace and update instructional equipment
o Sustain high-quality curriculum
o Ensure access for Tolleson families
This investment changes life trajectories for children.

Continued Investment in Preschool Excellence
Preschool Program Budget
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$200,000 for Arizona Desert Elementary School
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$200,000 for Porfirio H. Gonzales Elementary School

https://www.tolleson.az.gov/DocumentCenter/View/9967/Tolleson-Elementary-School-District-Preschool-Video

Shared Community Spaces
Maximizing Resources for the Entire Community
Through our partnership, school facilities serve 
Residents with:
• Field of Dreams athletic complex
• School gymnasiums
• Parking lot for community events
Result
• Safe spaces for youth activities
• Community engagement
• Efficient use of shared public resources

Tolleson After School Kids (T.A.S.K.) 
Program
Supporting Families Beyond the School Day
The Tolleson After School Kids Program provides:
• On-site programming for families
• Safe, structured environment
• Extension of the learning day
• Academic support and enrichment
• Physical activity and recreation

Thank You for Your Leadership and Partnership
Together, we are:
™ Supporting children
™ Supporting families
™ Strengthening Tolleson
We are grateful for your continued partnership.
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Thank You and Continued Partnership

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