Tigard‑Tualatin board adopts 2026 legislative priorities, approves ESD service plan and permits CMGC contracting for major school projects
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Summary
The board approved its 2026 legislative priorities (including new language on safe and welcoming schools), adopted Northwest Regional ESD’s 2026–27 local service plan (Resolution 2526‑13), and authorized exemptions from competitive bidding to use CMGC contracting for Fowler Middle School (Resolution 25‑26‑14) and for Mary Woodward and Edward Byram elementary remodels (Resolution 25‑26‑15).
The Tigard‑Tualatin School District board took several formal actions at its meeting, approving legislative priorities, ratifying an ESD service plan and authorizing a contracting approach for complex construction projects.
Director Alex Pulaski presented a revised 2026 legislative priorities document that includes language on "safe and welcoming schools" and references bills discussed in the work session, including a proposal on universal free meals for students and another related to school responses to immigration enforcement. Vice Chair Urban moved to approve the priorities; Director Miles seconded and the board approved the item.
Northwest Regional ESD Superintendent Dan Goldman and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Megan Logan presented the Northwest Regional ESD local service plan (LSP) for 2026–27, describing core services, a menu of purchasable services, and Student Success Act technical assistance. Goldman and Logan warned that proposed state reductions (the presenters referenced a $7.5 million proposed reduction to SSA technical assistance funding) could threaten programs provided through the ESD. Director Miles moved to adopt Resolution 2526‑13 authorizing the ESD local service plan for 2026–27; the motion carried.
On facilities procurement, Director Montag asked the board to adopt findings to exempt several bond projects from the usual competitive bidding process and to permit the district to use the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) contracting method for projects with complex, occupied construction conditions. The board approved Resolution 25‑26‑14 granting an exemption for Fowler Middle School (the exemption hearing had been advertised and there were no requests for findings of fact) and approved Resolution 25‑26‑15 granting exemption for Mary Woodward Elementary and Edward Byram Elementary remodel projects to allow CMGC selection by request for proposals.
Motions for all items were moved and seconded on the record and adopted by voice vote; the board recorded the votes as 'Aye' and announced the motions carried. The meeting minutes list the resolutions by the numbers provided in presentations and motions.
Next steps: ESD and district staff will follow procurement and contracting processes for CMGC selection (RFPs) and continue advocacy and monitoring related to the Student Success Act funding outlook.