2026-05-27 Board of Education’s Facilities Improvement and Oversight Committee

The May 27, 2026 meeting of the PPS Board of Education's Facilities Improvement and Oversight Committee focused primarily on procurement and project management related to athletic facility improvements funded by a bond program. Key discussions included the new pool RFP process for selecting vendors for professional services over the life of the bond program, with emphasis on qualification-based selection rather than cost competition during solicitation. Committee members expressed concerns about the lack of competitive pricing mechanisms within the pool and the potential circumvention of contract approval thresholds. Updates were provided on the status of various athletic facility projects, including completed and ongoing construction phases, land use permitting challenges, and coordination with Portland Parks and Recreation for facilities like Powell Park. The committee also reviewed progress on implementing bond audit recommendations and discussed revisions to the bond accountability committee charter to enhance oversight. No formal votes were taken during the meeting, but action items included follow-up on vendor hourly rates and further clarity on procurement processes.