Wimberley ISD Unveils Strategic Bond Package Redesign

District's $135 million bond program progresses with new parking, facilities, and energy efficiency upgrades.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 10:20pm

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Wimberley Independent School District's $135 million bond package is moving forward with 95% of design work complete and only 5% of total funds committed so far. Key updates include a redesign combining Danforth Junior High and the district's central administration building, new bus security cameras, and Dark Sky certification for athletic fields. The district has also earned over $3.2 million in investment returns to reinvest into capital projects.

Why it matters

Wimberley ISD's strategic bond program is modernizing the district's facilities and infrastructure to better serve students and the community. By consolidating properties, enhancing security, and improving energy efficiency, the district is positioning itself for long-term sustainability while being fiscally responsible with taxpayer funds.

The details

The district has utilized $3.7 million of its $9.6 million professional services budget, with 95% of design work complete across all projects. Only 5% of the total $135 million bond funds have been committed so far, including upgrades to the high school laundry, audio enhancements, and new bus security cameras. A redesign will combine the Danforth Junior High and central administration properties into one plat to optimize the land usage. The district also earned over $3.2 million in investment returns to reinvest into the bond program.

  • As of February 28, $3.7 million of the $9.6 million professional services budget had been utilized.
  • In February, significant financial commitments included laundry upgrades at Wimberley High School, audio enhancements, and bus security upgrades.
  • Construction is anticipated to begin on the Blue Hole Parking Project once a contractor is approved.
  • The baseball and softball fields have received their Dark Sky certification, with the football field next on the list.
  • The board approved the redesign to combine Danforth Junior High School and the Wimberley ISD Central Administration Building at their March 23 meeting.

The players

Mark Johnson

Representative of AGCM, the district's project management firm.

Ryan Rosborough

Another representative of AGCM.

Mike Doyle

Chief financial officer for Wimberley ISD.

Wimberley ISD Board of Trustees

The governing body overseeing the district's bond program.

Bartlett Cocke

The construction manager for bid packages 2 and 3.

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What they’re saying

“You might remember, previously, we didn't have external cameras or backup cameras, so the driver couldn't see in reverse.”

— Ryan Rosborough, Representative of AGCM

“It's going to be great. No more dark areas on the football field.”

— Mark Johnson, Representative of AGCM

“We avoided any drainage easements and the property can be treated as one plat.”

— Mark Johnson, Representative of AGCM

“Texas Air System will 'provide the same services that Bartlett Cocke or their sub[contractor] would have done already, but we're able to save some on percentage fees or markups there'.”

— Mike Doyle, Chief financial officer for Wimberley ISD

“At the speed that we're moving, we're in a great position. As [Johnson] pointed out, we're already breaking ground on multiple projects. We're going to start seeing some significant payouts in the next coming months.”

— Mike Doyle, Chief financial officer for Wimberley ISD

What’s next

The board of trustees will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, April 20 to continue discussing the bond program progress.

The takeaway

Wimberley ISD's strategic bond package is modernizing the district's facilities and infrastructure through a fiscally responsible approach that consolidates properties, enhances security, and improves energy efficiency - positioning the district for long-term sustainability.