Background & Justification:
Campus opened in 1976. Comprehensive renovation, per the comments from an outside engineering consultant:

• Existing galvanized domestic water piping: Replace the existing galvanized piping with copper piping throughout the building including above ceiling, chases and inside wall to the final connection.
• Existing electrical system: Replace all original electrical equipment to provide future capacity.
• The administration area is being expanded and will need additional HVAC. Renovation of the central plant will enable the additional HVAC for this area.
• Twenty one (21) DX roof mounted single zone air handling units with terminal pinch-off boxes. Replace all existing air handling units and terminal boxes. Replacement may include roof mounted chilled water air handling units with piping located on roof
• Existing ductwork and terminal units: Replace all existing ductwork and terminal units.
• Existing DX HVAC system: Replace all existing DX systems serving main building with one central plant to reduce the operational cost and maintenance.  This will include replacement of exhaust fans. 
• Existing lighting systems: Replace all original light fixture including exterior fixtures and add dual level lighting to all classroom, Add motion detection to all areas to increase energy efficiency. Replace all special systems, including FIRE ALARM, COMMUNICATIONS, CLOCK SYSTEM, SECURITY SYSTEM, NEW CAMERAS
• Existing student and staff restrooms and plumbing fixtures: Replace all original plumbing fixtures. The new fixtures will save on water usage and maintenance cost. Replace all original drinking fountains. The new fixtures will save on water usage and maintenance cost.  The existing fixture uses a refrigerant that has been discontinued
• Existing emergency lighting and generator: Replace all emergency lighting and original generator. The new emergency fixtures and generator will save on maintenance cost. 
• The kitchen renovation phase: Replace all electrical panels that serve this area and provide new gas piping to serve all gas appliances.
• Library renovation phase: Lighting will be changed and additional electrical added
• Stage renovation: Replace lighting and sound system
• Industrial Arts Building: Replace all electrical panels and DX HVAC systems that serve this area.

Components of a Comprehensive Renovation

In the last few years, Katy ISD has developed a comprehensive renovation approach regarding older school district facilities.  The first priority is the roof and building envelope (brick, windows, doors).  Once we have ensured that the facility has been secured from water intrusion, we focus on the interior of the building. 

The next level of is within the building in which we review the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) systems.  In regards to each discipline:

• Mechanical – air conditioning/heating.  As the equipment ages the levels of performance for operation and air quality tend to diminish.
• Electrical – as our programs have evolved, so have our demands for electricity particularly in the area of technology.  A review of lighting levels and energy efficiency is also evaluated.
• Plumbing – in older buildings, piping deteriorates affecting the quality and efficiency of the plumbing.  A side effect could result in hidden leaks affecting the integrity of the walls including the introduction of mold.

Changes to the MEP systems affect the interior finishes – flooring, painting of walls.  At that same time, we review the existing spaces in the building and determine if they support the current curriculum and legislative requirements.  Areas to be considered would be the restrooms, classroom needs, clinic, and administrative.

At this same time, we review the need for a classroom addition at the campus.  The MEP upgrade would take into consideration the need to support a building addition at a later date.

When determining the priority of campuses and the total building upgrades, we evaluate the campuses within the context of roof, building envelope, MEP and program.  Any immediate campus needs are addressed through our work order system in order to ensure a safe facility.