Magnolia ISD updates bond schedule, approves contractors for new schools and additions

Superintendent Mr. Brunner briefed trustees on the district’s bond construction schedule, telling the board that 50% construction documents for Elementary #10 were due imminently and that staff intend to push early steel and electrical packages to avoid material delays. He said VLK Architects prepared design development for Elementary #10 and that civil and topographic work is underway for Elementary #11 in the Colton development; the district has cleared underbrush on a newly purchased 100‑acre parcel for High School #3 site surveying.

After discussing project assignments and ongoing contract negotiations, trustees approved owner/construction manager‑at‑risk contracts: B&C Constructors for Elementary #10 and #11 and Stewart Builders for High School #3 and additions to existing high schools. A board motion to approve the contracts passed by voice vote; staff said negotiations had been handled with district attorneys and that the bulk contract terms are consistent across firms.