Granbury ISD - High School - STARS/BTC

Facility Findings
  • Year Built
    1977
  • Square Footage
    20,000
  • Replacement Cost
    $13,808,624
  • Condition Budget
    $3,160,743
  • Facility Condition Index
    28%
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

Good
Exterior Structure: The Exterior Structure of the facility appears to generally be in good condition. Minor work such as inspecting exterior mortar for cracking and repairing damaged sections is needed.
Fair
Foundation: Possible foundation movement was observed. The district should consider contracting with an engineer to determine cause and solution for possible movement.
Poor
Parking/Traffic: Parking lot is in poor condition and should be repaved with an adequate number of ADA parking spaces.
Fair
Site: Damaged sidewalks and cracking should be repaired.
Fair
Doors: Doors are generally in good to fair condition. Interior doors should be refinished as needed and non-ADA compliant door hardware updated. Exterior doors should be refinished or replaced as needed.
Fair
Exterior/Interior Windows: Windows are generally in fair condition. Updating windows from single pane window systems to energy efficient double pane window systems is recommended.
Poor
Roof: Gravel roof is past useful life expectancy and should be planned for replacement. Evidence of water intrusion was visible inside the facility. Until roof can be replaced, the roof should be inspected at least semi-annually and after every significant weather event.

Interior

Fair
Interior Structure: The Interior Structure of the facility appears to generally be in good to fair condition. Older and outdated wall finishes should be replaced or refreshed. Stained, damaged, or bowed lay-in ceiling tile should be replaced. Update the STARS side of the facility.
Fair
Plumbing: Plumbing appears to be in fair to poor condition. Staff reported numerous issues with building plumbing system. Building mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report. Plumbing fixtures that do not meet ADA compliance or water efficiency standards should be replaced.
Poor
ADA: The STARS facility needs updated restrooms to meet ADA compliance. Drinking fountains that do not meet ADA compliance should be replaced. Adequate ADA parking spaces are needed.
Fair
Furnishing, Fixtures, Equipment: Furnishings, fixtures, and equipment are generally in fair to good condition. The original cabinets, countertops, and casework in the STARS side of the building should be considered for replacement. The restroom stalls on the STARS side should be updated to HDPE materials.
Fair
Electrical: While no major issues were observed or reported, building mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report. Updating interior lighting fixtures to LED lighting is recommended. At the same time, installing a lighting control system with the LED lighting is recommended.
Fair
Safety/Security: Review and consider Safety & Security Recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Fair
Flooring: Flooring on the BTC side of the facility is in good condition. The STARS side of the facility should have the outdated flooring replaced and updated.
Good
HVAC: No issues or concerns on HVAC systems.

Priority Projects

  • Replace gravel roof system past useful life expectancy.

Additional Projects, if Funds Become Available

  • Potential foundation movement observed on northeast side of building. Continue watching for movement. Consider contracting with an engineer to determine cause and solution for potential movement.
  • Inspect exterior masonry walls and repair cracked masonry components as necessary.
  • Replace single pane window systems with energy efficient double pane window systems.
  • Replace exterior wooden doors with hollow metal doors.
  • Refinish exterior hollow metal doors as necessary.
  • Refinish interior wooden doors and update door hardware to meet ADA compliance.
  • Refinish interior masonry walls as necessary.
  • Refinish interior wallboard walls.
  • Refinish interior wood paneling.
  • Replace outdated ceramic wall tile finishes.
  • Replace outdated, soiled, stained, and damaged carpet beyond useful life expectancy.
  • Replace outdated and damaged vinyl floor tile as necessary.
  • Replace outdated ceramic tile floor finishes.
  • Replace 2x4 lay-in ceiling tile with 2x2 lay-in ceiling tile system.
  • Replace plumbing fixtures that do not meet ADA compliance or water efficiency standards. Replace 3 drinking fountains.
  • Building mechanical systems 30 years of age or older should be closely inspected and repaired or replaced per report.
  • Update interior light fixtures to LED fixtures.
  • Review closed circuit surveillance cameras and install additional units as necessary to provide desired coverage.
  • Update lighting control systems with installation of LED lighting.
  • Replace restroom stalls with high density polyethylene materials.
  • Cabinets, countertops, and casework should be considered for replacement.
  • Remove and replace parking lots and provide adequate ADA parking spaces.
  • Repair cracks and damage in sidewalks.

Utilization

33% Capacity: Low Utilized

Capacity

Pupil Count

Student Enrollment

80

Functional Capacity

242

Facility Condition Index

FCI: 28%

Educational Adequacy Assessment
System Rating Score

  • Adequate Spaces

  • Needs Improvement

  • Not Adequate

Fair
Core Classrooms: STARS classrooms are generally in fair condition and should be updated. BTC classrooms are in good condition.
Good
Cafeteria: Students eat their meals in shared space on the STARS side of the building.
Good
Occupant Flow: Occupant flow within the facility appears adequate.
Fair
Security: Review Safety & Security recommendations on the Facility Details page.
Good
Administration: In general the administrative spaces are in good to fair condition. Administrative spaces include the front office and principals office. The front office doubles as a nurse's office and serving line for lunch.

Actions to Improve the Educational Environment

The educational environment is in fair condition. The finishes on the STARS side of the building should be updated. The lighting on both sides of the facility should be updated to LED lighting.