Bland ISD - Technology, Cafeteria, Weight Room, Patterson EC

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1936
  • Square Footage
    20,701
  • Replacement Cost
    $11,717,180
  • Condition Budget
    $8,736,009
  • Facility Condition Index
    90%
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: Exterior structure is in need of repair. The damaged siding should be repaired. Inspect exterior masonry walls and repair damaged brick and mortar as necessary.
Good
Foundation: No issues were observed or reported with the foundation.
Fair
Parking/Traffic: Repair minor cracking in the parking lot. Provide an additional ADA van parking space with signage.
Fair
Site: Repair uneven sidewalks to remove tripping hazard.
Poor
Doors: Replace exterior and interior doors in poor condition. Refinish doors and update door hardware as needed.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Work is needed on exterior windows. Replace single pane windows with energy efficient double pane window systems. At a minimum, updating window caulking is needed. Additional protection for weightroom windows are recommended.
Poor
Roof: Roofs are at or past useful life expectancy and should be planned for replacement. Until roofs can be replaced, maintenance is needed to soffits, fascia, flashing, seams, fasteners, and gutters of all roofs. Trees should be trimmed away from roofs. The roofs should be inspected at least semi-annually and after every significant weather event.

Interior

Poor
Interior Structure: Soft spots in the flooring were noted throughout the technology building; it is essential to thoroughly inspect and replace subflooring and structural supports as needed. Additionally, ceramic tile walls should be replaced, damaged wood paneling repaired and refinished. Interior wallboard walls and ceilings require refinishing, and the gym ceiling's finished surface needs updating. Stained and damaged ceiling tiles should be replaced with 2x2 lay in ceiling tile system.
Poor
Plumbing: Building mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report. Replace fixtures that are, non-functioning, non-compliant, and not up to current water efficiency standards.
Poor
ADA: An additional ADA van parking space and signage is needed. Restrooms need to be updated to meet ADA compliance. Replace non-compliant door hardware.
Fair
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: Repair, refinish, or replace, built in cabinets and countertops as needed. Moveable furnishings should be replaced as needed. Update outdated and non-working cafeteria equipment. Update restroom stalls and accessories to meet ADA compliance.
Poor
Electrical: Building mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report. Update interior lighting to LED fixtures and install lighting control systems with new lighting fixtures.
Poor
Safety/Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Flooring throughout the facilities are in poor condition. The following actions are recommended; strip and re-apply liquid applied flooring, replace ceramic tile flooring, remove vinyl sheet flooring and replace with vinyl floor tile, replace outdated vinyl floor tile, and replace stained and damaged carpet at the end of useful life expectancy.
Poor
HVAC: Replace HVAC system components at or beyond useful life expectancy. Test and balance units after new unit installation. Install new HVAC controls with new units.

Priority Projects

  • Multiple soft spots in the flooring were observed throughout the technology building, thoroughly inspect and replace subflooring and structural supports as necessary.
  • Repair or replace damaged siding.
  • Building mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report.
  • Building mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report.
  • Update restroom stalls and accessories to meet ADA compliance.
  • Relocate weight room.
  • Asphalt shingle roofs are at or past useful life expectancy and should be planned for replacement.
  • Modified bitumen roof is at or past useful life expectancy and should be planned for replacement.
  • Repair damaged roof soffit and fascia at weightroom, technology, and effie patterson building.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Inspect exterior masonry walls and repair damaged brick and mortar as necessary.
  • Replace single pane windows with energy efficient double pane window systems.
  • Update exterior door hardware and refinish exterior doors.
  • Replace exterior storefront doors.
  • Replace interior wooden doors in poor condition, replace door hardware, and refinish interior doors as needed.
  • Replace interior metal doors in poor condition and replace non-compliant door hardware.
  • Replace damaged wood paneling and refinish wood paneling as necessary.
  • Replace ceramic tile walls.
  • Replace stained and damaged carpet at the end of useful life expectancy.
  • Replace outdated vinyl floor tile.
  • Remove vinyl sheet flooring and replace with vinyl floor tile.
  • Replace ceramic tile flooring.
  • Strip and re-apply liquid applied flooring.
  • Repair minor damage to wallboard ceilings and refinish as needed.
  • Replace damaged 2x2 lay in ceiling tiles.
  • Replace original 1x1 ceiling tile with a 2x2 ceiling tile system.
  • Update finished surface of gym ceiling.
  • Replace fixtures that are, non-functioning, non-compliant, and not up to current water efficiency standards.
  • Update interior lighting to LED fixtures.
  • Update data system to meet the needs of the facility, Wi-Fi was spotty throughout.
  • Install lighting control systems with new lighting fixtures.
  • Update cafeteria equipment as needed.
  • Repair, refinish, or replace, built in cabinets and countertops as needed.
  • Replace moveable furnishings as needed.
  • Repair minor cracking in parking lot. Provide additional ADA van space and signage to meet ADA requirements.
  • Repair uneven sidewalks to remove tripping hazard.
Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Fair
Cafeteria: The cafeteria is generally in fair condition. The outdated and non-functioning kitchen equipment should be updated.
Good
Occupant Flow: Occupant flow within the facility appears adequate.
Poor
Security: See Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Physical Education: Gym is generally in good condition. The bleachers should be refinished, in the current configuration, it is not advised to replace bleacher systems.
Poor
Library: Library is currently used as a technology office and needs substantial work to be used as a library again.
Poor
Administration: Administrative spaces are adequately sized but are in poor condition. Stained ceiling tiles, wall finishes, and carpet should be replaced. The damaged subfloor should be investigated and repaired. In its current state, the damaged subflooring provides a tripping hazard.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

While the building is not currently used for educational purposes, a substantial amount of work is needed to improve these facilities.