Chester ISD - Administration

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1998
  • Square Footage
    12,507
  • Replacement Cost
    $4,694,628
  • Condition Budget
    $8,574,682
  • Facility Condition Index
    212%
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

Good
Exterior Structure: Repair minor cracking in exterior mortar.
Good
Foundation: No issues observed.
Poor
Parking/Traffic: All areas need to be paved and lines painted.
Poor
Site: Replace damaged and non-ADA compliant portions of pedestrian pathways.Replace exterior pole lighting.
Fair
Doors: Replace all wooden exterior doors with metal doors. Recalk around door frames. Recalk around door frames. Repaint interior door surfaces.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Replace caulking around windows.
Fair
Roof: Roofs are in good to fair condition but ongoing, manufacturer recommended maintenance should be performed regularly to maintain the integrity of these systems. The parapet walls, sofits and fascia show signs of water damage and options for repair or replacement of these should be considered. There is indication of leaks inside the building and these issues should be resolved and all damaged materials should be replaced. The metal covered walkways show signs of damage and deterioration and these areas should be replaced and repainted.

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Repair minor cracks in wall and replace building seam caulking. Repaint interior masonry surfaces. Replace stained and damaged ceiling tiles.
Poor
ADA: Door hardware and pedestrian pathways are not all ADA compliant and make traversing the campus difficult. Accessible parking is not available and the main entrance lacks compliant hardware.
Fair
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: Replace damaged accessories in restrooms. Replace damaged and mismatched furnishings.
Fair
Electrical: No issues observed. Install lighting control sensors.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Replace damaged and stained carpet. Replace damaged floor tile.
Poor
HVAC: Replace damaged or deteriorated plumbing fixtures. 5 of 7 HVAC units (71% of the cooling capacity) are past their expected life span and will need to be replaced. HVAC control upgrades and testing & balancing should be performed during HVAC replacement.

Priority Projects

  • Repair cracking in masonry and mortar.
  • Replace caulking in building seams.
  • Repaint interior masonry surfaces.
  • Replace stained and damaged ceiling tiles.
  • Replace damaged or deteriorated plumbing fixtures.
  • Replace 5 out of 7 HVAC units.
  • Repair damaged parapet and soffits.Library addition.Landscaping.
  • Replace non-ADA compliant door hardware.
  • Repave and paint parking lots and drives.
  • Replace damaged accessories in restrooms.
  • Replace damaged and mismatched furnishings.
  • Replace damaged and non-ADA compliant portions of pedestrian pathways.
  • Replace all wooden exterior doors with metal doors.
  • Recalk around door frames and windows.Address all safety and security recommendations.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Library addition.
  • Secure Vestibule.
  • Landscaping.
  • Building connectors.
  • Re-key district.
  • Administration addition.
  • Bus canopies.
  • Drainage Evaluation.
  • Drainage Repairs.
  • Install lighting control sensors.
  • Repaint interior door surfaces.
  • Replace damaged and stained carpet.
  • Replace damaged floor tile.

Utilization

51% Capacity: Low Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

234

Functional Capacity

455

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 212%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Poor
Occupant Flow: Spaces provided for circulation in and around the campus are inadequate for the population of this school.
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Library: Library is undersized for the size and needs of the campus.
Poor
Administration: The spaces provided for administration on this campus are undersized.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in good condition. Security enhancements to campus should be made. Minor maintenance needed.