San Angelo ISD Approves $397 Million Bond Sale, Parkhill Tapped to Lead Design Through 2029

SAN ANGELO, TX — San Angelo ISD trustees on Monday approved the issuance and sale of $397 million in school building bonds and officially selected Parkhill Architects to oversee design and contract management for the district’s 2025 bond program, a project expected to stretch through 2029.

The board’s unanimous vote allows the district to move forward with a full bond sale before Sept. 1. Doing so locks in eligibility for a state hold-harmless provision tied to the upcoming increase in the homestead exemption. If completed on time, the early issuance could save SAISD taxpayers an estimated $80 million in interest over the life of the bonds, as said by Deputy Superintendent of Finance and Operations/CFO Dr. Merl Brandon. 

The bond, approved by voters in May, will fund a long list of capital improvements district-wide, including new facilities, major renovations, and district-wide safety and infrastructure upgrades.

Parkhill, which has served as SAISD’s bond planning consultant since 2023, was formally reselected to lead architectural services based on updated qualifications. Parkhill presented a phasing plan that divides the bond program into multiple project packages, each matched with a recommended construction delivery method.

Among the largest projects:

• New Glenn Middle School: A $122 million rebuild that will be managed through the construction manager at risk method due to the size and complexity of relocating and reconfiguring the campus while keeping portions operational.

• Central High School: Includes a new auditorium, cafeteria, and gymnasium, also designated for construction manager at risk.

• Lake View High School: Renovations and additions including space for the mariachi and career and technical education (CTE) programs.

• Crockett, McGill, and Fannin campuses: Multiple classroom additions, kitchens, libraries, and administrative space expansions, to be handled through competitive sealed proposals.

• Safety and Security Projects: The first package to roll out, with $8 million allocated for district-wide safety upgrades.

• Capital Renewal Projects: A $35 million package aimed at addressing aging infrastructure across multiple campuses, to be completed using a combination of job order contracting, CSP, or design-build.

District officials said project timelines are designed to stagger design and bidding phases, maximizing contractor participation and minimizing logistical conflicts. Safety and capital renewal work is expected to begin first, followed by major campus construction. Some projects, including new facility openings, extend through 2029.