Bland ISD - Elementary and Junior High

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    2010
  • Square Footage
    75,328
  • Replacement Cost
    $47,707,324
  • Condition Budget
    $15,717,045
  • Facility Condition Index
    40%
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: Inspect and repair the exterior expansion caulking; fix any cracked bricks as needed.
Poor
Foundation: While the foundation appears to be in good condition, immediate action needs to be taken to move water away from the building foundation. The soil around the foundation should be regraded and roof drains should be routed directly to the storm drain system.
Good
Parking/Traffic: Parking and traffic flow appear adequate.
Good
Site: In general, the site is in good condition. Maintenace needed includes repairing pedestrian paving at the cafeteria exterior and repairing or replace damaged playground slide.
Good
Doors: Replace non-functional door hardware and refinish interior wooden doors as necessary. Refinish exterior hollow metal doors.
Poor
Exterior/Interior Windows: Inspect and repair exterior window caulking.
Poor
Roof: The Main single ply roof overall is in poor condition and should be scheduled for replacement. Evidence of possible hail damage was observed. Evidence of roof leaks were observed throughout the facility. Due to the age of the roof and the condition, the roof should be planned for replacement. At the time of replacement, roof access hatches safety rails should be replaced and skylights should be inspected, resealed for water tightness, or replaced. The Main metal roof seams, flashings, and fasteners should be closely inspected and repaired as necessary to prevent water intrusion. Roof inspections should continue at least semi-annually and after every significant weather event.

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: Refinish high touch interior wallboard walls as necessary. Replace stained and damaged ceiling tiles.
Fair
Plumbing: Repair out of order restroom fixtures and the drinking fountains in Elementary Hallway.
Good
ADA: In general, the facility appears to be in compliance with ADA.
Good
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: Furnishings and equipment appear to be generally in good condition.
Fair
Electrical: Update interior light fixtures to LED.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Remove and replace floor tile in hallways. Deep clean carpet and replace carpet that cannot be cleaned.
Poor
HVAC: HVAC system components at the end of useful life expectancy should be planned for replacement.

Priority Projects

  • Replace damaged single ply roof at end of useful life expectancy.
  • Inspect fasteners, seams, and flashings on metal roof on main building for water tightness and repair as necessary.
  • Closely inspect skylights and consider for replacement, at a minimum, skylights should be resealed.
  • Inspect and repair exterior expansion caulking. Repair cracked bricks as necessary.
  • Inspect and repair exterior window caulking.
  • Replace HVAC system components at or beyond useful life expectancy.
  • Address drainage and erosion.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Replace safety handrails for roof access hatches.
  • Refinish exterior hollow metal doors.
  • Refinish interior wooden doors as necessary. Replace non-functional door hardware.
  • Refinish interior wallboard walls as necessary.
  • Repair cracked ceramic tiles in hallways.
  • Deep clean carpet and replace carpet that cannot be cleaned.
  • Remove and replace floor tile in hallways.
  • Replace stained and damaged ceiling tiles.
  • Repair out of order restroom fixtures and drinking fountains in Elementary Hallway.
  • Update interior light fixtures to LED.
  • Repair pedestrian paving at the cafeteria exterior.
  • Investigate and repair or replace foundation irrigation system.
  • Repair or replace damaged playground slide.
  • Construct Elementary classroom addition.
  • Construct Junior High classroom addition.

Utilization

77% Capacity: Moderately Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

609

Functional Capacity

796

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 40%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Fair
Core Classrooms: Core Classrooms are adequately sized and generally in good condition. Consider a permanent addition to house programs that are currently in portables.
Good
Visual and Performing Arts: Visual and Performing Arts spaces appear to meet program needs and generally meet campus needs.
Good
Cafeteria: Cafeteria is adequately sized and appears to meet the campus needs. The kitchen appears to meet the needs of the campus, as the campus grows and nears optimum capacity an addition to the kitchen may be necessary.
Good
Occupant Flow: Occupant Flow within the facility appears adequate.
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Good
Site Playgrounds/Extra Curricular: Site Playgrounds are generally in good condition. Minor work is needed to repair the playground slide.
Good
Special Education: Special Education spaces appear to meet program needs and the spaces are generally in good condition.
Good
Physical Education: Physical education spaces are generally in good condition.
Fair
Library: While Library is in good condition and appears to meet the needs of the campus, the area is undersized by approximately 1,800 SqFt when campus is at optimum capacity. Consider renovations that incorporate the computer labs into the Library space.
Good
Administration: Administrative spaces at the campus are generally in good condition.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment of the facility is in good condition. A permanent facility should be considered to house classrooms currently in the portable buildings. Updating interior lighting to LED will improve the educational environment.