Connally ISD - Elementary School - Main

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1961
  • Square Footage
    65,209
  • Replacement Cost
    $36,672,322
  • Condition Budget
    $17,422,419
  • Facility Condition Index
    57%
Condition Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Good

  • Fair

    (or will require attention in near future 3-10 years)

  • Poor

    (or will require attention now 0-2 years)

Exterior

Poor
Exterior Structure: Inspect and repair damaged exterior expansion caulking. Repair damaged grout and masonry blocks around cafeteria.
Fair
Foundation: Possible building movement observed around kitchen. Movement should be observed and an engineer consulted to determine cause of movement and solution. Cost is for engineering evaluation. Scope of work determined after investigation is not included in condition budget.
Fair
Parking/Traffic: Apply slurry coat and repair damaged roadway sections. Consider additional signage and markings to prevent wrong way drivers on Cadet Way. Apply slurry coat and restripe parking lots. Additional ADA Van space and signage is needed at each lot.
Fair
Site: Sidewalks on East side of facility exceed slope (1:12) and should be removed and replaced. Sidewalks should extend to play areas. Repair unlevel sidewalks. Exterior site lighting should be installed around campus.
Fair
Doors: Refinish interior doors and update door hardware as necessary. Replace damaged wooden doors and door frames. Replace damaged metal doors and door frames. Refinish exterior doors and inspect and repair door sweeps.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Replace windows with energy efficient double pane systems.
Poor
Roof: The roof is in poor condition. Evidence of significant roofing leaks and system failure was observed throughout the building. The roof material should be replaced and the decking should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced as necessary. HVAC condensate lines should be reconnected and directed to appropriate drainage. Trees should be trimmed away from roof. Roof replacement is scheduled for the summer of 2025.

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Construct framed wall partitions to combine office space as necessary. Consult with an engineer to remove likely structural wall separating the cafeterias, creating one large open space. Cost is for engineering evaluation. Scope of work determined after investigation is not included in condition budget. Repaint interior walls. Replace 2x4 Drop ceiling tile system with 2x2 tile system. Replace stained or damaged tectum ceiling materials.
Poor
Plumbing: Replace restroom fixtures in original section. District has experienced significant issues with building mechanical systems. Systems should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report.
Poor
ADA: Slope on eastern most sidewalks exceed (1:12) and should be replaced. Additional sidewalks extending to playgrounds are needed. Original hall restrooms are not ADA compliant. Original hall restroom signage indicates ADA compliance, signage indicating directions to compliant restrooms are needed. One additional ADA van space is needed in each parking lot with additional signage.
Fair
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: Update and replace damaged kitchen equipment. Update stalls and accessories in Original hall. Replace older cabinets and shelving throughout the campus. Replace older or damaged moveable furnishings as necessary.
Poor
Electrical: District has experienced significant issues with building mechanical systems. Systems should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report. Update light fixtures to LED and update electrical system wiring. Consider updating Voice and Data system with building renovation. See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page. While no issues were observed or reported, consider updating Fire Alarm and Detection system with building renovation.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Replace older worn carpet. Replace worn resilient floor tile. Replace ceramic tile flooring.
Poor
HVAC: Replace restroom fixtures in original section. District has experienced significant issues with building mechanical systems. Systems should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report. HVAC system components at end of useful life expectancy should be replaced.

Priority Projects

  • See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
  • Replace roofing material and inspect decking.
  • Replace HVAC system components at end of useful life expectancy.
  • Inspect and repair damaged exterior expansion caulking.
  • Significant issues with building mechanical systems were reported, the systems should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report.
  • Slope on eastern most sidewalks exceed (1:12) and should be replaced.
  • Extend sidewalks to playgrounds and repair unlevel sidewalks.
  • Update original hall restroom fixtures and stalls to meet ADA compliance.
  • One additional ADA van space is needed in each parking lot with additional signage.
  • Update and replace damaged kitchen equipment.
  • Update outdated playground equipment.
  • Inspect and repair exterior door sweeps.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Vestibule
  • Sped Restroom
  • Library expansion
  • Playground updates
  • Repair damaged grout and masonry blocks around cafeteria.
  • Construct framed wall partitions to combine office space as necessary.
  • Consult with an engineer to remove wall separating the cafeterias, creating one large open space.
  • Repaint interior masonry and sheetrock walls.
  • Replace 2x4 Drop ceiling tile system with 2x2 tile system.
  • Replace stained or damaged tectum ceiling materials.
  • Possible building movement observed around kitchen; movement should be observed, and an engineer consulted to determine cause of movement and solution.
  • Apply slurry coat and repair damaged roadway sections, consider additional signage and markings to prevent wrong way drivers on Cadet Way.
  • Apply slurry coat and restripe parking lots.
  • Replace older cabinets and shelving throughout the campus.
  • Replace older or damaged moveable furnishings as necessary.
  • Install additional site lighting around building exterior.
  • Update light fixtures to LED and update electrical system wiring.
  • Consider updating Voice and Data systems.
  • Refinish interior doors and update door hardware as necessary.
  • Replace damaged wooden doors and door frames.
  • Replace damaged metal doors and door frames.
  • Refinish exterior doors.
  • Replace windows with energy efficient double pane systems.
  • Replace older worn carpet.
  • Replace worn resilient floor tile.
  • Replace ceramic tile flooring.
  • Renovate the Special Education restroom to meet program needs.
  • Consider expanding the library.

Utilization

97% Capacity: Highly Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

365

Functional Capacity

376

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 57%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Fair
Core Classrooms: Core Classrooms are generally in fair condition and meet size standards. Science classroom does not have adequate storage space and is undersized by TEA standards by 168sqft. Consider relocating the science classroom to room 21.
Good
Visual and Performing Arts: Music and art classrooms appear to meet program needs.
Fair
Cafeteria: Cafeterias should be combined to create one cohesive space. This is dependent on engineering study to remove likely structural wall. Kitchen appears to be adequately sized for campus at capacity. Non working equipment should be replaced.
Good
Occupant Flow: Occupant flow within the facility appears adequate.
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Poor
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: Site playgrounds should be updated to provide access complying with ADA. Older equipment should be updated.
Poor
Special Education: Current setup does not include space for therapy equipment or showers. Additional space to meet program needs is recommended.
Good
Physical Education: Gym appears to meet program needs.
Fair
Library: Library is undersized using TEA standards by 1,534 sqft with optimized classroom usage.
Fair
Administration: Administrative spaces should be combined to utilize classroom space effectively.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in fair condition. The interior classroom spaces are in need of a refresh. HVAC systems at the end of useful life should be replaced to provide a comfortable learning environment in all spaces. Safety enhancements to the campus should be considered. In addition, updating interior lighting to LED fixtures is recommended.