Chapel Hill ISD - Wise Elementary School - Main

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1985
  • Square Footage
    66,000
  • Replacement Cost
    $14,850,000
  • Condition Budget
    $3,904,089
  • Facility Condition Index
    30%
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 replace cracked caulk in expansion joints and around window and door frames.
Good
Foundation: No Issues observed or reported.
Poor
Parking/Traffic: Consideration should be given for additional parking and vehicle stacking if or when additional capacity is added. Consider study to determine options for additional entrances.
Poor
Site: Improve surfaces storm water drainage, regrade for positive drainage away for structure.
Poor
Doors: Re-seal around window and door frames. Update door hardware to ADA compliant hardware.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Re-seal around window and door frames.
Good
Roof: Area 1: Continue maintenance as per manufacturer’s directions. Find and seal any leaks. Repair areas with bubbling. Remove debris for gutters and downspouts. Check fasteners and flashings for fit and tightness, repair or replace as needed to seal system. Area 2: Continue maintenance as per manufacturer’s directions. Remove all debris from roof and clear drainage channels. Check fasteners and flashings for fit and tightness, repair or replace as needed to seal system.

Interior

Poor
Interior Structure: Make ADA updates to annex stairs and ramp between Main and Gym. Refresh high touched surfaces as needed. Replace damaged ceiling tile and consider updating to 2X2 tiles throughout.
Poor
ADA: Install ADA complaint door hardware through facility. Update non-compliant restrooms and ramps.
Fair
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: Update accessories as need for ADA compliance. Repair or replace cabinetry and countertops as needed. Replace damaged furniture as needed.
Fair
Electrical: Update old analog intercom system. Update electrical in kitchen to reduce breakers tripping. Review Safety and Security Recommendations. Mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be inspected closely and repaired or replaced as dictated by the inspection.
Fair
Safety/Security: Additional directional signage would support existing signage. Review Safety and Security Recommendations.
Fair
Flooring: Replace aged and damaged carpet as needed. Repair damaged floor tiles as needed.
Poor
HVAC: Update to ADA compliant fixtures as needed. Schedule replacement of 10 HVAC units at or past their expected useful life. Note: there are an additional 20 HVAC units between 10 to 14 years old to be considered for future replacement. Update controls as needed also test balance new HVAC units are installed. Reduce heat loading for compressors, allow more space between units inside bricked enclosures.

Priority Projects

  • Re-seal the building envelope by replacing caulking in expansion joints and around window and door frames.
  • Make ADA updates to annex stairs, plumbing fixtures, door hardware and restrooms accessories.
  • Schedule replacement of 10 HVAC units at or past their expected useful life.
  • Update controls as needed also test balance new HVAC units are installed.
  • Repair any roof leaks also repair areas with bubbling.
  • Check fasteners and flashings for fit and tightness, repair or replace as needed to seal system.
  • Remove all debris for gutters and downspouts also check and clear internal roof drains as needed.
  • Properly install splashpads as needed.
  • Improve surfaces storm water drainage, regrade for positive drainage away for structure.
  • Review Safety and Security Recommendations.
  • Consider study to determine options for additional entrances.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Surface grading to provide positive stormwater drainage way from structure and prevent ponding next to foundation.
  • Demo HVAC brick enclosures, adding additional concrete pad and install fencing.
  • Directional signage.
  • 12 Classroom Addition with Library and Kitchen expansion to accommodate added capacity.
  • Kitchen and Library addition to support existing student capacity.
  • Additional canopy for student loading in front and at play areas.
  • Enclosed connector between Main building, Gym and Annex.
  • Study to determine options for additional entrances.
  • Update old analog intercom system.
  • Refresh high touched surfaces.
  • Replace aged and damaged carpet along damaged floor tiles.
  • Repair or replace cabinetry and countertops as needed.
  • Replace damaged ceiling tile and consider updating to 2X2 tiles throughout.
  • There are an additional 20 HVAC units between 10 to 14 years old to be considered for future replacement.
  • Reduce heat loading for compressors, allow more space between units inside bricked enclosures.
  • Replace damaged furniture as needed.
  • Additional directional signage would support existing signage.
  • Review Safety and Security Recommendations.

Utilization

92% Capacity: Highly Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

640

Functional Capacity

693

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 30%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Good
Core Classrooms: Classrooms are generally in good condition.
Good
Visual and Performing Arts: Music room is generally in good condition and satisfies basic music program needs.
Fair
Cafeteria: Cafeteria seating is adequately sized, kitchen is undersized to adequately serve campus when campus at functional capacity.
Good
Occupant Flow: Students were not on site during assessment, halls appeared to be adequately sizes.
Fair
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Good
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: Playgrounds appear adequate, additional shade structures could be considered.
Good
Special Education: Rooms are generally in good condition and satisfy basic special education program needs.
Good
Physical Education: Gym is generally in good condition, adequate in size for elementary campus and satisfies basic physical education program needs.
Fair
Library: Library is undersized by TEA recommendations to adequately serve campus at full functional 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. District should review and consider Safety and Security Recommendations. Maintenance such as re-sealing the building envelope refreshing high touched surfaces inside are needed.