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Crosby ISD facilities update flags $30–$39 million in known repairs at Crosby Middle School; board to await full assessments
Summary
District officials reported foundation, roof and MEP problems at Crosby Middle School with known repair estimates of $30.7M–$39.3M and recommended further evaluation before deciding whether to renovate or include replacement in a future bond.
District facilities staff told trustees that Crosby Middle School has multiple identified infrastructure problems and that additional issues are likely once work begins. The structural engineer recommends demolishing and rebuilding the foundation; cost estimates for the known items range from $30.7 million to $39.3 million.
Presenter Dr. Amina Robertson reviewed the timeline: foundation concerns were first noticed in January 2024; geotechnical and floor elevation surveys followed, and an injectable polyurethane foam trial in September 2025 was unsuccessful. A structural engineering investigation began in October 2025. Identified cost ranges presented to the board were: foundation demo and rebuild $10.7M–$14.3M; roof replacement $10M–$11.7M; mechanical/electrical/plumbing replacement $8.2M–$10.3M; and code upgrades estimated at $1.5M–$3M, for a subtotal of $30.7M–$39.3M for known needs.
Staff discussed the Facility Condition Index (FCI) and replacement value: the district reported an estimated replacement cost for Crosby Middle School of approximately $51.5 million; the current known repair estimates place the FCI between about 29.8 percent and 38.2 percent. Facilities staff said renovation would still leave the district with a building dating to 1975 and that construction would need to occur while students occupy part of the campus unless relocation is arranged.
Facilities recommended two options: continue evaluations and revisit bond packaging when assessments are complete, or consider including a replacement middle school in the next bond. Trustees broadly favored continuing evaluations (Option 1) while awaiting roofing, full structural and site surveys; staff said more assessments should be complete by late summer/early August.
Trustees asked timeline and scope questions, raised concerns about abandoning the asset value in the existing building, and discussed the tradeoffs between renovating to extend life versus replacement. Robertson said some unknowns will only be revealed during demolition.
