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Tempe School District board unanimously approves design-build RFQ, authorizes bond use for security and creates gifted specialist role
Summary
At its meeting the Tempe School District governing board unanimously approved a written determination to pursue a design‑build RFQ for a campus redesign, authorized the superintendent to use up to 25% of remaining bond funds for security plans, and approved a new gifted experience and design specialist position.
The Tempe School District governing board unanimously approved a series of items related to facilities, safety and staffing at its most recent meeting.
Board members voted to approve a written determination to use design‑build construction services and to issue a request for qualifications (RFQ) for a campus redesign funded by the voter‑approved bond. Dr. Driscoll told the board the action is intended to begin the procurement process following the bond approval. Board member Miss Eures moved the written‑determination motion; a colleague seconded and the motion passed with all members saying "Aye."
Separately, the board authorized the superintendent to proceed with security plans as directed in executive session and to use up to 25% of the remaining bond funds for that purpose. The motion instructs staff to move forward with security work; the transcript references the remaining bond amount as "$20.22" but does not specify units or full context for that figure. The motion was moved, seconded and approved unanimously.
Finally, the board approved the creation of a gifted experience and design specialist position and its corresponding job description. The motion to establish the position was moved and seconded and received unanimous support.
Votes at a glance - Written determination to use design‑build and issue RFQ: Motion moved by Miss Eures; second recorded; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Authorization for superintendent to proceed with security plans using up to 25% of remaining bond funds (transcript shows "$20.22"): Motion moved and seconded; outcome: approved (unanimous). - Gifted experience and design specialist position and job description: Motion moved by Miss Eures; seconded by a colleague; outcome: approved (unanimous).
What happens next District staff will proceed with issuing the RFQ for design‑build services and with planning and early work on the security projects authorized by the board. The district also will move ahead to post or fill the newly approved gifted position in line with its human‑resources procedures.
