Bond 2025 Overview - San Angelo Independent School District

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Bond Project Timeline

2025	2026	2027	2028	2029
Critical Safety & Capital Renewal Improvements Planning and Design of Projects	Safety & Capital Renewal Improvements Crockett Renovation Complete Turf Replacements & Lake View Lighting	Fannin Renovation Complete McGill Renovation Complete	Lake View Additions/Renovations Complete Glenn New Middle School Complete	Central HS Additions/ Renovations Complete

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Critical Safety & Capital Renewal Improvements

Planning and Design of Projects

Safety & Capital Renewal Improvements

Crockett Renovation Complete

Turf Replacements & Lake View Lighting

Fannin Renovation Complete

McGill Renovation Complete

Lake View Additions/Renovations Complete

Glenn New Middle School Complete

Central HS Additions/ Renovations Complete

BOND 2025 - What's Included

Address Aging Buildings

Central High School Additions & Renovations

San Angelo Central High School To Receive First Updates in 16 Years

Bond 2025 will renovate and upgrade aging facilities at Central High School, which are outdated and past their useful life. Central High School was built in 1957 and has not received a capital investment in over 16 years. It requires renovation and repair. Many of the original buildings are still in use after 68 years.

“We have about 3,000 students. Our campus spans about 40 acres,” Principal Jill Ross said. “Our students walk two miles each day getting from one class to another.”

The cafeteria holds 275 students and is not large enough for the current class sizes. “We have two 45-minute lunch periods. Students are unable to get through the serving line during lunch period in time to get to the next class,” Ross said. A new cafeteria would fit 865 students over three lunch periods.

The Fine Arts spaces at Central High School are outdated. Acoustics and lighting are not functional, which causes the district to spend money on rental spaces for performances.

The current capacity of the D-Gym is 1,200 and does not meet the needs of a 6A high school, which typically holds around 2,000 spectators. “It is very tight when we host a basketball game or a volleyball game,” Ross said. The stands sit directly on the floor, placing students, fans, players, and coaches in close proximity. Expanding the capacity will allow fans, the student body, etc., to safely support their teams. “We are unable to host pep rallies during school because it is too tight for our students,” Ross said. “We can’t have that school spirit opportunity here.”

The renovations funded through the 2025 Bond would be Phase 1 of a three-phase plan. The remaining phases would complete a total replacement of the Central High School campus.

Included Projects:

New auditorium, kitchen, dining/commons (which can also be lobby for gym and auditorium), new gymnasium and renovations for culinary arts and health science and technology CTE courses. Renovate locker areas in Trevino Gym at Central High School. Add turf to baseball and softball. Repair backstops to softball fields. Replace turf field.

Built in 1957, Central High School has not received a capital investment in over 16 years. Learn about the current conditions in this video

Lake View High School Additions and Renovations

Lake View High School Upgrades Include Fine Arts, CTE Facilities

Lake View High School was first built in 1946 and then rebuilt in 1998 after a fire destroyed most of the campus. It has not received a capital investment in over 16 years.

Bond 2025 includes renovations and repairs to Lake View High School, including a new CTE wing, renovation of the existing CTE wing, athletic updates and renovations, and construction of a new fine arts area for the Mariachi program.

The current Career and Technical Education center has limited course offerings such as a wood shop, metal fabrication, and floral design.

“Lake View has a lot of fine arts, especially for a 4A school,” said Zachary Ramirez, principal at Lake View High School. “Our programs accomplish quite a bit.” The fine arts area has limited space for programs, such as orchestra, where the acoustics were not designed for a musical setting. Orchestra students are placed in lower-level advanced courses due to these limitations. “We share teachers with Lincoln Middle School because we need the space,” Ramirez said. “Half are here while the other half are at Lincoln.”

The locker room spaces at Lake View High School were part of the original construction in 1946. These spaces did not burn in the fire and were not replaced when the other parts of the school were rebuilt. They do not provide adequate space for student-athletes. “There’s not really air conditioning [in the indoor athletics area],” Ramirez said. “There’s air that blows. It recycles air from the outside.”

The practice field does not have sufficient lighting. Students currently practice in the dark. The turf is beyond its useful life and is deteriorating.

Included Projects:

Construction of new CTE wing, renovation of existing CTE wing, and construction of a new fine arts area for the Mariachi program. Renovate locker areas in original construction areas of Lake View High School. Add two tennis courts and complete lighting package. Replace turf field and add lights. Add turf to baseball and softball. Repair backstop at softball field. Add parking and bleachers to field for athletic competition, construct concession stands, restrooms, ticket building, and small scoreboard.

Watch this short video to learn more about the proposed renovations and repairs at Lake View High School.

Elementary Right-sizing Projects

District Continues Plan for Right-Sizing Schools, Declining Enrollment

Includes Fannin Elementary School kitchen, cafeteria, library and administration addition plus SPED renovation. McGill Elementary School replacement classrooms and library. Crockett Elementary School kitchen, cafeteria and classrooms.

SAISD has experienced a decline of 1,275 students over the past five years, representing a 9% decrease in enrollment. To address this shift, the district has committed to a long-term right-sizing plan, which began prior to Bond 2025 Proposition A, as part of SAISD’s Sustainability Plan.

Bond 2025 will further support SAISD’s long-term plan by funding major renovations to consolidate the district’s 15 existing elementary schools into 12, impacting facility conditions and operational efficiency. Superintendent Chris Moran emphasized the district’s commitment to financial responsibility. “The district is working hard to be good stewards of the public’s money and resources,” Moran said.

Currently, 85% of the district’s budget is allocated for salaries. Moran noted that smaller elementary campuses with fewer than 200 students have contributed to inefficiencies in staffing. “We need to be staffed correctly. We are overstaffed at the teaching level because we have small elementary schools,” he explained. Maintaining multiple small campuses requires significant operational resources, increasing costs for the district.

The district has already realized $1.2 million in savings from consolidation efforts. Looking ahead, San Jacinto Elementary School will close and consolidate with Reagan Elementary School following the 2024-25 school year. By fall 2027, two additional elementary schools will be identified for closure, with each consolidation estimated to save the district and taxpayers approximately $700,000 per campus.

The district’s long-term master plan outlines a reduction from 15 elementary schools to 12. For more information on the Sustainability Plan process and updates, please visit www.saisd.org/sustainability-plan.

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Financially, SAISD receives approximately $6,160 per student from the State basic allotment, but the actual cost per student, including instructional and operational expenses, is at least $10,461.

The district aims to align staffing & resources more effectively by consolidating campuses & relocating students.

Older, smaller campuses with smaller enrollment impact how taxpayer funds are allocated for teachers and students.

Dr. Chris Moran, Superintendent

Elementary Schools to Receive Upgrades, Additions in Bond 2025

To support the transition of students to consolidated campuses, Fannin, McGill, and Crockett Elementary Schools will undergo upgrades and additions, as detailed in the following section.

Campus	Proposed Projects
Fannin Elementary	New kitchen, cafeteria, library, administrative space, additions for Special Education (SPED), new parking lot and drop-off area.
McGill Elementary	New classrooms, library, administrative space, maker space, STEM class areas, parking lot and drop-off area.
Crockett Elementary	New kitchen, cafeteria, classroom additions and new parking and drop-off area.

District-Wide Renovations

Includes HVAC replacements, plumbing and electrical / fire alarm systems, exterior doors, closures and door hardware, ADA upgrades, as well as renovations and upgrades at Lone Star Middle School and Lincoln Middle School. Resurface tennis courts at Lincoln MS. Lincoln MS gymnasium and locker room repairs. Resurface track at Lone Star MS. Top dress and fence Lincoln MS and Lake View HS football fields.

Campus	Proposed Projects
Lincoln Middle School	Security fencing, electrical/fire alarm upgrades, new exterior doors, tennis court resurfacing, gym and locker room repairs, football field topdressing, DAEP flooring, exterior and gym painting.
Lone Star Middle School	HVAC upgrades, new exterior doors, track resurfacing, exterior and gym painting.
District-Wide	Lighting, middle school gym upgrades, turf and tennis surface replacements, added parking and bleachers for soccer and sub-varsity fields.

New Glenn Middle School

Glenn Middle School to be Replaced with New Building on Same Site

Glenn Middle School was built in 1967.

“We are the largest in the district with about 1,260 students. The school was not originally designed for that size,” Principal Clayton Hubbard said. “We have 400 students in each grade level.”

The campus hallways are narrow, and students are required to walk in only one direction during transitions to minimize congestion.

Hubbard says there are structural issues with the campus because it was originally designed for an open concept. The district installed temporary walls to make smaller classrooms. Those walls are now separating from the ceiling.

The campus does not meet today’s TEA classroom standards. A recent facilities study found that Glenn Middle School requires significant plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repairs. The study also showed that renovations to the current building would cost taxpayers more than building a new facility.

Spaces, including the band hall, designed more than 50 years ago, are not large enough for the number of students participating in those programs today.

“We're taking over more and more classrooms in the building that was not set up to be a fine arts building. We've been retaining students and having very large ‘beginner’ classes. We're retaining 60 to 70 percent of those every year. Our projected growth will be pushing over 450 upwards, closer to 500 in the next three to four years,” said Adam Chappell, Glenn Middle School Band Director.

Bond 2025 includes the construction of a new Glenn Middle School with modern features and improved spaces for classrooms and programs.

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Glenn Middle School was originally designed as an open-concept school, where one teacher instructed approximately 150 students. The district later modified this design by adding temporary walls to create individual classrooms. These walls are thin and were not built for long-term use. Sound carries through them, and in some classrooms, the walls have started separating from the ceiling.

Bond 2025 includes the construction of a new Glenn Middle School with modern features and expanded spaces for classrooms and programs. The current school was built in 1967, and spaces like the band hall are not sized for current student participation levels. Hear from staff on current conditions in this short video.

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Safety & Security

Safety & Security Remain Top Priority for Committee, District

Safety and security were a top priority for the Facilities Advisory Committee when considering their recommendation to the board.

Safety and security projects would impact every student and campus in San Angelo ISD.

If approved, Bond 2025 addresses safety and security by installing access controls, cameras, fencing, and other security upgrades throughout San Angelo ISD.

Total Recommended Citizens Facility Advisory Committee

$397,000,000

Bond Includes Plans for Energy-Efficient Schools, Lower Costs

Facilities throughout the district have mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems and equipment that are reaching or are at the end of their useful life. If approved, the 2025 Bond will address these areas.

“We have a lot of older HVAC systems. Some of them are as old as 35 years old,” said Tony Kennedy, Director of Facilities & Maintenance.

These systems often have obsolete parts, require frequent repairs, and incur higher costs to maintain—taking money away from the classroom.

The proposed projects would make school buildings more energy-efficient and reduce operating costs—freeing up district funds for teacher salaries and student programs.

“Addressing the efficiency of our buildings would reduce upwards of 40% of our electrical and our water energy usage,” said Kennedy.

Changing from single-pane to double-pane or triple-pane windows would also impact our energy efficiency.

Mr. Tony Kennedy, Director of Facilities & Maintenance

Did you KNow?

SAISD completed over 3,700 HVAC work orders in the 2022-2024 school years. Those repairs and replacements cost the district $689,900, plus an additional $101,595 for contracted labor costs. If the 2025 Bond is approved, these funds will be redirected to classrooms.

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BOND 2025 - What's Included

Address Aging Buildings

Central High School Additions & Renovations

San Angelo Central High School To Receive First Updates in 16 Years

Included Projects:

Lake View High School Additions and Renovations

Lake View High School Upgrades Include Fine Arts, CTE Facilities

Included Projects:

Elementary Right-sizing Projects

District Continues Plan for Right-Sizing Schools, Declining Enrollment

Did you KNow?

Elementary Schools to Receive Upgrades, Additions in Bond 2025

District-Wide Renovations

New Glenn Middle School

Glenn Middle School to be Replaced with New Building on Same Site

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Safety & Security

Safety & Security Remain Top Priority for Committee, District

Bond Includes Plans for Energy-Efficient Schools, Lower Costs

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