Austin ISD executive director of facilities to retire this summer

Turner said he has been considering retirement for a few years and that it would be a logical transition point to leave before the implementation of a new bond, if voters approve it on Election Day.

"I wanted to work through this year doing as much work on this bond," he said. "By staying to the end of the implementation of this bond, I would be [older than age] 70. I didn't want to do that."

As for future plans, Turner said he has considered volunteering and spending more time with his grandson. He didn't rule out a return to AISD; he said he has inquired into working in the district on a part-time basis.

Turner began his career with the district as an instruction administration intern in 1973.

He served as principal of Dobie Middle School from 1977-1984 and Lanier High School from 1984-1993.

Turner made the jump to district administrator in the 1990s. He has served in his current role as executive director of facilities since 2004.