District Operations

  • The District Operations Department is responsible for all of the maintenance, custodial, and grounds functions in the district.

    Professional organizations, as well as the School Facilities Board, have recognized the Tempe Union High School District for being the best-maintained high school district in the state. Our District Operations Department has also been recognized as being one of the most cost-effective departments, operating at only $1.79 per sq. ft. This Department is also responsible for all Capital and Bond projects throughout the District.

    The District Operations Department’s goal is to provide a safe, clean, and comfortable learning environment; and to protect the community’s investment in education.


    Plant Foreman by Site:

    CORONA DEL SOL:

    • Dale Stahl, Plant Foreman | 480-752-8856

    DESERT VISTA:

    • Joseph Hurtle, Plant Foreman | 480-706-7965

    INNOVATION CENTER/DISTRICT OFFICE:

    • Tom Owens, Plant Foreman | 480-839-0292  x16033

    MARCOS DE NIZA:

    • Agustin Laguna, Plant Foreman | 480-730-7634

    MCCLINTOCK:

    • Scott Hughes, Plant Foreman | 480-752-8637

    MOUNTAIN POINTE:

    • Guillermo Gurrola, Plant Foreman | 480-388-8980

    TEMPE HIGH:

    • Barb Maloney, Plant Foreman | 480-736-4080

District Operations Contacts

  • Sean McDonald
    Assistant Superintendent for District Operations, Safety & Student Support
    480-839-0292 x11018

    Executive Assistant
    480-839-0292 x11014
     
    Mike Thoreby
    Director of Maintenance and Plant Operations
    480-839-0292 x16022
     
    Tony Payan
    Maintenance Supervisor
    480-839-0292 x16021
     
    Kim Stahl
    Administrative Assistant
    480-839-0292 x16010