Proposed Boundary Map Changes
At the February 19, 2025 Tempe Elementary Governing Board Meeting, Superintendent Dr. James Driscoll presented on Future Planning and specifically school boundaries.
At this meeting, the Governing Board approved changing school boundaries for Arredondo, Carminati, and Fees College Preparatory Middle School for the purpose of opening and/or expanding educational opportunities including the following:
- K-8 ASPIRE Gifted Academy at Arredondo Elementary School
- Early Childhood Center at Carminati Elementary School
- Middle School Career Exploration at Fees College Preparatory Middle School
Additional details about these new educational opportunities will be communicated in the upcoming weeks.
The school boundary adjustment will take effect beginning in the 2025-2026 school year for Arredondo Elementary and Carminati Elementary. The school boundary adjustment for Fees College Preparatory Middle School could take effect as early as the 2026-2027 school year.
The Tempe Elementary School District will communicate to all impacted families who reside within the adjusted boundary areas. We will assist families in this process to ensure a smooth transition to their new school.
K-8 ASPIRE Gifted Programming at Arredondo Elementary School
Early Childhood Programming at Carminati Elementary School
Middle School Career Exploration Programming at Fees College Preparatory Middle School
Public Meetings
Tempe Elementary School District hosted informational meetings for those affected by the proposed school boundary changes. These informational meetings were open to community members and staff:
- January 27, 2025 – Carminati Elementary School – 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Carminati Boundary Proposal Presentation
- January 28, 2025 – Fees College Preparatory Middle School – 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Fees College Prep Boundary Proposal Presentation
- January 29, 2025 – Arredondo Elementary School – 5:30 - 7 p.m.
Arredondo Boundary Proposal Presentation
You may provide input or ask questions by calling (480) 730-7406 or email info@tempeschools.org
Frequently Asked Questions
- When will the Governing Board Vote on this?
- When will this go into effect?
- How can I provide input?
- How will this affect transportation?
- What if I don’t want my child(ren) to attend their proposed home school?
- If my child currently attends ASPIRE Academy at Connolly as a sixth or seventh-grade student, will they be able to stay at Connolly as an ASPIRE student for the 2025-2026 school year?
- What happens if my child is currently a fifth-grade student and was accepted to attend ASPIRE Academy at Connolly for the 2025-2026 school year?
When will the Governing Board Vote on this?
When will this go into effect?
How can I provide input?
How will this affect transportation?
What if I don’t want my child(ren) to attend their proposed home school?
If my child currently attends ASPIRE Academy at Connolly as a sixth or seventh-grade student, will they be able to stay at Connolly as an ASPIRE student for the 2025-2026 school year?
What happens if my child is currently a fifth-grade student and was accepted to attend ASPIRE Academy at Connolly for the 2025-2026 school year?
Policy Information
Please refer to Tempe Elementary School District Policy JC School Attendance Areas for more information.