Chester ISD - Elementary School & Junior High

Foundation: No issues observed.

Parking/Traffic: Information located on the Admin Dashboard.

Site: Information located on the Admin Dashboard.

Doors: Replace damaged exterior doors on the gym and cafeteria. Repaint and replace non-ADA compliant hardware.

Exterior/Interior Windows: Replace all window units.

Roof: Roofs are in fair to poor condition on the main ES classroom wing, and JH classroom wing and gym. On the main ES building ponding and bubbling are visible, indicating issues with the roof drainage. Flashings are showing damage and repairs should me made. Indications of leaks inside the building are present and the system should be evaluated for resolutions to move water off the area. Gutters and downspouts along the ES/Cafeteria building have damaged portions and these should be replaced.. The JH building has standing metal seam roof that is in fair condition, but are nearing the end of their useful life-cycle. The interior of the JH classrooms and locker rooms show significant water damage from roof leaks and repairs should be made immediately. The parapet walls along the JH classroom roof could be leading to drainage issues and options for repair or removal should be considered. Ongoing, manufacturer recommended maintenance should be performed regularly to maintain the integrity of these systems. The roof over the ES/JH gym shows deterioration and signs of rust are visible from the ground floor. The roof will need to be replaced within the next 5 years.

ADA: Door hardware, both interior and exterior is not ADA compliant. Pathways around the campus are not all accessible. Restrooms lack ADA hardware and fixtures, and staff restrooms are not accessible at all. Stadium seating at athletic fields lacks accessible pathways and seating.

Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: Kitchen is undersized and equipment is not functioning. Fire suppression system not functioning. Replace damaged portions of stage equipment. Replace damaged restroom accessories and stalls. Replace damaged and mismatched furnishings and lockers.

Electrical: Evaluate and consider replacing all electrical systems that are older than 30 years.Upgrade Fire Control Panel and integrate into ALC controls system. Install lighting control sensors.

Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.

Flooring: Replace stained and damaged carpet. Replace all damaged VCT flooring. Repair minor cracking in concrete flooring, clean and reseal. Replace stained and damaged ceramic tiles.

HVAC: Replace all plumbing fixtures that are damaged or non-ADA compliant. Evaluate and consider replacing all plumbing systems that are older than 30 years. 9 of 23 HVAC units (39% 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.

Cafeteria: Cafeteria is adequate in size for student population, but kitchen is undersized.

Occupant Flow: Spaces provided for circulation in and around the campus are inadequate for the population of this school.

Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.

Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: Playgrounds are adequate for student populations.

Special Education: Campus lacks appropriate space for SpEd programs.

Physical Education: Campus has space but significant maintenance is needed to make appropriate for programs offered.

Administration: Campus lacks appropriate administration space.