Connally ISD - Early Childhood

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1989
  • Square Footage
    46,445
  • Replacement Cost
    $26,119,799
  • Condition Budget
    $9,155,118
  • Facility Condition Index
    41%
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 exterior expansion caulking and repair as necessary. Repair cracks in exterior tilt wall.
Good
Foundation: No issues observed.
Fair
Parking/Traffic: Repair potholes in roadways. Remove asphalt, repave, restripe front parking and rear parking lots.
Good
Site: Construct pathway to gym.
Fair
Doors: Refinish exterior doors .Refinish interior wood and metal doors and update door hardware as necessary to meet ADA compliance.
Poor
Exterior/Interior Windows: Update single pane window systems with energy efficient double pane windows. At a minimum, repair leaking windows at cafeteria.
Fair
Roof: Area 1 - Single ply roof overall is in fair condition. Parapet should be reworked. Evidence of leaks were observed inside the facility. The roof is nearing end of useful life expectancy and should be planned for replacement. Roof inspections should be conducted at least semi-annually and after every significant weather event. Area 2 - Metal roof overall is in fair condition. Evidence of roof leaks were observed inside the facility and it should be repaired. The roof is nearing end of useful life expectancy and should be planned for replacement. Roof inspections should be conducted at least semi-annually and after every significant weather event.

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Repair minor damage and repaint interior masonry and wallboard walls. Replace cove base throughout facility. Replace 4x2 lay in ceiling tile with 2x2 system. Stained and damaged ceiling tiles should be replaced.
Plumbing: N/A
Poor
ADA: ADA parking signage is needed for center lot. Signage directing occupants to closest accessible restroom is needed. Renovate non-ADA compliant restrooms.
Fair
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: Replace outdated restroom stalls and accessories to meet ADA compliance. Update countertops and cabinets. Replace moveable classroom furnishings as necessary.
Fair
Electrical: Building mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report. Staff reported issues with electrical systems. Update interior lighting to LED fixtures and install lighting control systems.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Replace older damaged carpet. Replace resilient floor tile throughout facility. Deep clean ceramic floor tile and grout. Damaged ceramic floor tile should be replaced.
Poor
HVAC: Drinking fountains and sinks in poor condition or that do not meet ADA accessibility standards should be replaced. Building mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report. HVAC system components at or beyond the useful life expectancy should be replaced. Update HVAC duct insulation as necessary with HVAC system updates. Update HVAC system controls and instrumentation with new HVAC unit installations. Test and balance HVAC systems after installation of new HVAC units.

Priority Projects

  • See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
  • Inspect exterior expansion caulking and repair as necessary.
  • Repair cracking in exterior tilt wall.
  • Drinking fountains and sinks in poor condition or that do not meet ADA accessibility standards should be replaced.
  • Building mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report.
  • HVAC system components at or beyond the useful life expectancy should be replaced.
  • Replace ductwork as needed, update HVAC controls, and test and balance HVAC systems after system upgrades.
  • Single ply roof is at the end of useful life expectancy and should be planned for replacement.
  • Metal roof is at the end of useful life expectancy and should be planned for replacement, at a minimum repairing the roof leaks should occur.
  • ADA updates are needed; ADA parking signage is needed for center lot; Signage directing occupants to closest accessible restroom is needed; Renovate non-ADA compliant restrooms.
  • Address drainage issues around facility.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Kitchen expansion
  • Drainage
  • Repair minor damage and repaint interior masonry and wallboard walls.
  • Replace cove base throughout facility.
  • Replace 4x2 lay in ceiling tile with 2x2 system.
  • Stained and damaged ceiling tiles should be replaced.
  • Repair potholes in roadways.
  • Remove asphalt, repave, restripe front parking and rear parking lots.
  • Update countertops and cabinets.
  • Replace moveable classroom furnishings as necessary.
  • Construct pathway to gym.
  • Refinish exterior doors.
  • Refinish interior wood and metal doors and update door hardware as necessary to meet ADA compliance.
  • Update interior lighting to LED fixtures and install lighting control systems.
  • Update single pane window systems with energy efficient double pane windows; at a minimum, repair leaking windows at cafeteria.
  • Replace older damaged carpet.
  • Replace resilient floor tile throughout facility.
  • Deep clean ceramic floor tile and grout; damaged ceramic floor tile should be replaced.
  • Kitchen expansion.

Utilization

89% Capacity: Highly Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

273

Functional Capacity

307

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 41%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Fair
Core Classrooms: Classrooms are generally in good condition. The rooms are undersized by TEA standards.
Visual and Performing Arts:
Fair
Cafeteria: Kitchen is undersized by approximately 723 sqft. The kitchen appears to be meeting the needs of the campus. A kitchen expansion should be considered.
Good
Occupant Flow: Occupant flow within the facility appears adequate.
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Good
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: Site playgrounds were observed while a undergoing improvements.
Good
Special Education: Special Education spaces appear to meet campus needs.
Good
Physical Education: Physical Education spaces appear to meet campus needs.
Fair
Library: Library is in fair condition. The furniture is not age appropriate for an early childhood campus. The furniture and finishes should be updated. The Library is also used as Professional Development Center
Fair
Administration: Administrative spaces are generally in good condition. Additional space for special use is requested by staff.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in fair condition. The interior finishes should be refreshed. Older HVAC systems should be replaced. Energy efficiency updates to double pane windows and LED lighting is recommended to improve the learning environment.