Gonzales ISD - Gonzales Jr High - 100 Building (Main)

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1975
  • Square Footage
    37,000
  • Replacement Cost
    $15,537,558
  • Condition Budget
    $8,187,957
  • Facility Condition Index
    76%
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

Fair
Exterior Structure: Exterior structure is in good-to-fair condition. Repair brick cracks around building perimeter. Exterior of two newer portable building (1 for ISS & 1 for training) are in good-to-fair condition. Exterior of four older portable buildings (1 for art & 3 for storage) are in fair-to-poor condition.
Fair
Foundation: Foundation is generally in good condition. Repair missing/damaged protective grout covering on foundation perimeter.
Fair
Parking/Traffic: Parking surfaces are in fair condition. Repair and reseal of asphalt surfaces is needed.
Fair
Site: Repair cracks and uneven joints in sidewalks around campus.
Fair
Doors: Refinish/repaint interior wood doors.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Windows are generally in good condition. Recaulking of all windows is needed.
Fair
Roof: N/A

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Interior structure is in good-to-fair condition. Repair cracks in CMU walls. Repair and repaint wallboard and wood panel walls. Replace all ceiling tiles. Interior of two newer portable building (1 for ISS & 1 for training) are in good-to-fair condition. Exterior of four older portable buildings (1 for art & 3 for storage) are in fair-to-poor condition.
Plumbing: N/A
Fair
ADA: Generally good ADA access on campus. Improvements needed to interior room signage, van accessible parking, and exterior ramp/steps at east end.
Fair
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: FFE is generally in good condition. Replacement of stalls in student restrooms is needed.
Fair
Electrical: Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Good
Flooring: Flooring is generally in good condition. Repaint concrete floors in student restrooms.
Fair
HVAC: The plumbing infrastructure is greater than 30 years old and should be considered for replacement. Replace older plumbing fixtures in restrooms. CO2 readings higher than 1000 ppm were measured in several areas; commissioning and rebalancing of HVAC system is needed. Replaced HVAC units in 2020.

Priority Projects

  • Commission and rebalance HVAC system to reduce CO2 levels in building.
  • Replacement of standing seam metal roof is needed if rusting edges cannot be economically repaired.
  • Security improvements needed to create a more secure campus environment.
  • Provide ADA improvements on campus to increase access for students, staff, and visitors.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Repair brick cracks around building perimeter and repair missing/damaged protective grout covering on foundation perimeter.
  • Provide canopies at parent pick-up student loading areas.
  • Asphalt parking lots need repair and resealing.
  • Repair cracks and uneven joints on campus sidewalks.
  • Repair cracks in interior CMU walls and repair and repaint wallboard and wood panel walls.
  • Repaint concrete floors in student restrooms.
  • Replace older plumbing fixtures and stalls in student restrooms.
  • Replace electrical and lighting infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Replace plumbing infrastructure older than 30 years.
  • Construct library addition to better serve campus population when campus is at or near full functional capacity.
  • Construct campus addition to house Art, ISS, and training programs currently housed in 3 portable buildings.
  • Expand parking by 53 additional spaces to better serve campus population when campus is at or near full functional capacity.

Utilization

61% Capacity: Moderately Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

455

Functional Capacity

744

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 76%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Good
Core Classrooms: Rooms are generally in good condition.
Visual and Performing Arts: Not applicable at this facility.
Cafeteria: Not applicable at this facility.
Occupant Flow: N/A
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: Not applicable at this facility.
Special Education: Not applicable at this facility.
Physical Education: Not applicable at this facility.
Fair
Library: Library is undersized to adequately serve campus when at full capacity.
Good
Administration: Office area is in good condition and meets the needs of the campus.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in good condition; however, campus layout with multiple buildings is not conducive to modern learning strategies. Security enhancements to campus should be made. Minor maintenance improvements are needed.