San Angelo ISD Facilities Assessment Identifies $415 Million in Repair Needs

SAN ANGELO, TX — The San Angelo Independent School District Board of Trustees received a comprehensive update on the condition of district facilities on Sept. 16, 2024.

The report, conducted by Parkhill Architects, detailed the infrastructure challenges facing the district and outlined a projected $415 million in repairs and replacements needed over the next five years.

The evaluation, conducted over several months, aimed to provide the Board of Trustees with detailed, campus-specific data, including timelines and costs for both short-term and long-term repairs. The findings will serve as the foundation for the district’s facilities advisory committee to offer recommendations on addressing these needs.

According to the report, SAISD faces $181 million in immediate repair costs, with an additional $234 million projected for the next five years.

Electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and interior finishes make up 75% of the district’s system renewal needs. Among the campuses, high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools showed varying degrees of repair needs across systems like exteriors, roofing, and utilities.

For high schools like Central and Lake View, as well as the Central Freshman Center, issues such as aging exteriors, deteriorating plumbing, and HVAC systems require immediate attention.

Middle schools, including Glenn and Lincoln, also face infrastructure needs, with aging electrical systems and roofing topping the list.

The total estimated cost for system renewals in secondary schools and district support services is $290 million, including significant expenses for HVAC and interior finish work.

Elementary schools had concerns regarding site paving, drainage, and overall building conditions. The report projected $94 million in system renewal costs for elementary campuses over the next five years, with an additional $31 million in educational adequacy and space standards improvements.

A peer comparison showed that San Angelo ISD’s facilities are older on average than districts with similar enrollment. While 48% of San Angelo’s buildings are over 50 years old, the peer district of Georgetown ISD has a more modern infrastructure, with only 4% of its buildings exceeding 50 years in age.

The information that was provided to the board will be used by a facility advisory committee to assist in providing feedback and recommendations to the district in the coming months.

No immediate action was required by the Board of Trustees.