Chester ISD - High School, VoAg, Athletics and Maintenance

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1969
  • Square Footage
    31,981
  • Replacement Cost
    $14,667,862
  • Condition Budget
    $15,650,595
  • Facility Condition Index
    124%
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: Repair cracks in exterior masonry surfaces on Main HS and Football locker room buildings. Replace damaged bricks on HS and repair missing and damaged mortar. Replace damaged wood exterior siding on weight room building. Repair and repaint exterior metal panels on VoAg and HS gym buildings.
Poor
Foundation: Foundation under HS building shows signs of heaving and should be repaired. Structural evaluation recommended.
Poor
Parking/Traffic: Information located on the Administrative Dashboard page.
Fair
Site: Information located on the Administrative Dashboard page.
Fair
Doors: Replace hardware on doors that is not ADA compliant. Repaint or refinish all interior and exterior doors and frames. Replace damaged doors
Poor
Exterior/Interior Windows: Window units show signs of damage and water-intrusion is visible in interior areas. Replace.
Good
Roof: Roofs are in fair to poor condition on the main HS classroom wing, and the VoAg/art building. On the main HS building signs of sagging are visible, indicating issues with the roof construction. This system should be evaluated for structural integrity. Along this building the soffits and fascia are showing signs of water damage and rot and these areas should be replaced as soon as possible. The VoAg building has the original roof system and it is coming to the end of its lifespans and should be evaluated for replacement vs. maintenance options. Trees should be trimmed off the roofline to maintain the integrity of the system and whatever repairs/updates are made. The main HS Gym is a single-ply system that is in fair condition but is starting to show sings of degradation. Ongoing, manufacturer recommended maintenance should be performed regularly to maintain the integrity of the system. The gutters along the perimeter of the gym have debris and foliage and should be cleaned regularly. All athletic buildings, including the softball/baseball concessions, football concessions and press box and the football locker room have original standing metal-seam roofs. These systems are all over 25 years old and should have ongoing, manufacturer recommended maintenance to help maintain the systems. Most of these buildings lack gutter systems and at the time of any roof replacement, these systems should be installed.

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Replace damaged portions of wall boards and repaint. Repair cracks in masonry surfaces. Signs of efflorescence in interior spaces of football locker rooms. damaged, stained, and sagging ceiling tiles with a 2x2' grid system. Replace all stained and damaged ceiling tiles.
Poor
ADA: Door hardware and pedestrian pathways are not all ADA compliant and make traversing the campus difficult. Fixtures in restrooms and on doors is not compliant and limits accessibility to spaces.
Poor
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: Replace non-functional equipment and furnishings for Science, VoAg and Arts programs. Replace damaged and non-ADA compliant restroom stalls and accessories. Replace damaged furnishings.
Fair
Electrical: Consider replacing electrical systems that are over 30 years old. Need for expansion is evident by power poles and use of extension cords or surge protectors. Replace lighting with LED units and install lighting control sensors.Upgrade Fire Control Panel and integrate into ALC controls system.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Replace all stained or damaged flooring. Repair minor cracks and reseal concrete floors.
Fair
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. Replace all HVAC units that have passes their useful lifespan. HVAC control upgrades and testing & balancing should be performed during HVAC replacement.

Priority Projects

  • Repair all damaged bricks and metal panels on exterior of buildings.
  • Replace damaged roofs and adjacent drainage systems.
  • Replace damaged or non-ADA compliant door hardware and plumbing fixtures.
  • Additional pole and perimeter lighting.
  • Gutters and downspouts.
  • Splashpads.
  • Address all safety and sercurity recommendations.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Additional pole lighting.
  • Structural evaluation.
  • Move powerlines under ground.
  • Additional perimeter lighting.
  • Gutters and downspouts.
  • Splashpads.
  • Power washing.
  • Locker room renovation.
  • Paint handrails.
  • Football scoreboard.
  • Staff restroom addition.
  • Lounge/Workroom addition.
  • Tennis court.
  • Stadium bleachers.
  • Baseball and softball bleachers.
  • Elevator.
  • Fire escape.
  • Replace all stained or damaged wall, ceiling and floor materials.
  • Structural evaluation of HS building.
  • Replace all HVAC units that have passes their useful lifespan.
  • HVAC control upgrades and testing & balancing should be performed during HVAC replacement.
  • Replace non-functional equipment and furnishings for Science, VoAg and Arts programs.
  • Replace damaged and non-ADA compliant restroom stalls and accessories.
  • Replace damaged furnishings.
  • Upgrade Fire Control Panel and integrate into ALC controls system.
  • Replace window units.
  • Structural evaluation.
  • Move power lines underground.
  • Power washing.
  • Locker room renovation.
  • Paint handrails.
  • Football scoreboard.
  • Staff restroom addition.
  • Lounge/Workroom addition.
  • Tennis court.
  • Stadium bleachers.
  • Baseball and softball bleachers.
  • Elevator or fire escape for 2nd floor locker rooms.

Utilization

56% Capacity: Low Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

78

Functional Capacity

139

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 124%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Fair
Core Classrooms: Classrooms are adequately sized for current student population but lack space if growth occurs in district. Lack space for all specialty programs.
Poor
Visual and Performing Arts: Campus lacks appropriate space for programs and due to this is limited on what is offered.
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.
Poor
Special Education: Campus lacks appropriate space for SpEd programs.
Poor
Administration: Campus lacks appropriate administrative space.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in fair to poor condition, with many spaces lacking adequate requirements for programs and future student growth.