Breckenridge ISD - Breckenridge Main Campus - Junior High School and Portable

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1969
  • Square Footage
    29,452
  • Replacement Cost
    $18,652,772
  • Condition Budget
    $6,443,780
  • Facility Condition Index
    40%
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: Re-seal the building envelope by regrouting or repointing the masonry work and replacing cracking or missing expansion joint caulking as needed.
Poor
Foundation: Promote stable soil conditions around foundation by creating positive storm water drainage away from structure. Create drainage channel along north wall from east door to west door to stop storm water infiltration.
Fair
Parking/Traffic: See High School report.
Fair
Site: See High School report.
Poor
Doors: Replace weatherstripping and door sweeps on exterior doors as needed. Update door hardware to ADA compliant hardware.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Update single pane window systems with energy efficient windows systems.
Good
Roof: Area 1: As per 2023.09 update survey roof replacement is in profress. Continue maintenance as per manufacturer's recommendations. Observe roof at least annually and after any major weather event. Area 2: As per 2023.09 update survey roof hss been replaced. Continue maintenance as per manufacturer's recommendations Observe roof at least annually and after any major weather event.

Interior

Poor
Interior Structure: Repair and re-seal cracks in stair wells, observe for movement; If movement persists, consider engineering study to determine cause and proper mitigation. Repair or replace damaged tread and nosing on stair steps as needed. Refresh high touched interior wall finished surfaces. Replace damaged and aged ceiling tiles with 2X2 grid and tiles.
Plumbing: N/A
Fair
ADA: Facilities should have an ADA accessible route connecting compliant parking, compliant building entrances to all campus buildings, public areas within the buildings, and compliant restrooms. Install ADA compliant ramp to original building front if or when entrance is relocated.
Fair
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: Update restroom accessories and stalls for ADA compliance as needed. Repair or replace aged or damaged lockers, cabinets, and countertops as needed. Replace damaged moveable furnishings as needed.
Poor
Electrical: Seal open junction boxes, reconnect electrical conduits, and install outdoor rated disconnects on HVAC units or protect then form rain. Install additional receptacles in classrooms. Install LED lighting. Remove all obstruction restricting access to electrical panels; Label floor if needed. As per 2023.09 update survey upgrading of network cabling, switches, routers, access points, classroom devices, and intercom are in progress. Install lighting control system. Mechanical systems 30 years or older should be inspected and repaired or replaced as inspection dictates.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Repair or replace aged and damaged flooring.
Poor
HVAC: Repair damaged fixtures and replace non-ADA compliant plumbing fixtures. As per 2023.09 update survey upgrades are in progress; portable building HVAC systems replacement. High CO2 (carbon dioxide) levels observed at 3504 ppm; Interior levels above 700 ppm of the exterior levels indicate the need for further investigative action, high CO2 levels can be an indicator of low outside air exchange rate. Mechanical systems 30 years or older should be inspected and repaired or replaced as inspection dictates.

Priority Projects

  • See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
  • Update door hardware to ADA compliant hardware.
  • Seal open junction boxes, reconnect electrical conduits, and install outdoor rated disconnects on HVAC units or protect then form rain.
  • Install additional receptacles in classrooms.
  • Remove all obstruction restricting access to electrical panels; Label floor if needed.
  • Promote stable soil conditions around foundation by creating positive storm water drainage away from structure.
  • Create drainage channel along north wall from east door to west door to stop storm water infiltration.
  • Re-seal the building envelope by regrouting or repointing the masonry work and replacing cracking or missing expansion joint caulking as needed.
  • Remodel of administrative space and library.
  • Install ADA compliant ramp to original building front if or when entrance is relocated.
  • Repair damaged fixtures and replace non-ADA compliant plumbing fixtures.
  • Investigate and take action to reduce high CO2 levels.
  • Repair and re-seal cracks in stair wells, observe for movement; If movement persists, consider engineering study to determine cause and proper mitigation.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Create drainage way from east door to west door along the north wall of the structure (225') lowering drainage below finish floor of JHS with retaining wall and hand railing.
  • Install second set of store front doors at original main entrance to create secure vestibule.
  • Install ADA compliant ramp to original building front.
  • Remodel of administrative space and library.
  • Classroom addition replacing portable with enclosed corridor to cafeteria and practice gym.
  • Access controlled drive gate.
  • Classroom addition replacing portable.
  • Repair or replace aged and damaged flooring.
  • Update single pane window systems with energy efficient windows systems.
  • Install LED lighting.
  • Replace weatherstripping and door sweeps on exterior doors as needed.
  • Install lighting control system.
  • Update restroom accessories and stalls for ADA compliance as needed.
  • Repair or replace aged or damaged lockers, cabinets, and countertops as needed.
  • Replace damaged moveable furnishings as needed.
  • Repair missing or damaged soffit and facia, refresh finish surface.
  • Repair or replace damaged tread and nosing on stair steps as needed.
  • Refresh high touched interior wall finished surfaces.
  • Replace damaged and aged ceiling tiles with 2X2 grid and tiles.
  • See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.

Utilization

70% Capacity: Moderately Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

300

Functional Capacity

430

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 40%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Good
Core Classrooms: Classrooms are adequately sized and in general good condition but need technology updates.
Poor
Visual and Performing Arts: Band is generally in poor condition, there a strong unpleasant odor in the main area. See details in Band Hall report.
Fair
Cafeteria: See details in Cafeteria report.
Fair
Occupant Flow: Pedestrian traffic flow within the building is good. There is no internal hall to access the cafeteria, gyms, band , or portable classrooms.
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular:
Good
Special Education: Rooms are generally in good condition and seem to satisfy the basic special education program needs.
Fair
Physical Education: Gyms are adequately sized for campus. See details in Cook or Practice Gym Reports.
Fair
Library: Library is undersized to adequately serve this campus when campus is at or near full functional capacity. 101-500 students, 1,400sf plus 4sf for each student over 100
Fair
Administration: Campus offices are crowed not arranged to support existing use.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in fair condition. Security enhancements to facility should be made. Updates to technology, window systems, and general maintenance is needed.