# 10-28-2026 Tempe Elementary Schools Governing Board Meeting

The Tempe Elementary Schools Governing Board meeting on October 28, 2026, included a presentation on the districtwide salary and compensation study and an annual update on bond and override funds. The study recommended using a point-factor system to place jobs, streamlining 12 salary schedules into three, clarifying job titles, and establishing a written compensation strategy. District administration said it would assess costs and possible phased adjustments through the labor and budgeting processes, with implementation targeted for the next school year; no compensation changes or related spending were approved at this meeting. The board also heard that the 2016 bond’s $165 million had been fully spent, while $115 million remained from the $196 million 2022 bond as of June 30. The Curry and Connelly construction projects are estimated at about $150 million combined, and the district may seek board authorization on December 2 to sell the first bonds under the 2025 authorization, which has not yet been spent or issued. Capital override funds support technology, including school-site hardware and software and network investments; the operating override provides about $11 million annually, supporting roughly 135 positions. No contract awards or vendor selections were reported.

The board unanimously approved a lot split for the Rover and Fees campuses. It also unanimously adopted optional language in conflict-of-interest policy 1-105 and approved the federal/state grants policy change in one reading; the superintendent noted that compliance with Arizona requirements is necessary to retain a state school-safety grant. Changes to revenue policy 3-102 passed 4–1. The superintendent also recognized a $17,230 donation from Redemption Tempe Church for school use. These actions did not include a procurement award.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 28, 2026

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- [10-28-2026 Tempe Elementary Schools Governing Board Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLbzVmJplUk) - TempeElementary