Repurposing Bedichek Middle School

Bedichek MS Repurposing

As part of the Surplus Property Repurposing Process established by Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ ISD, staff have completed Step 1 (Data Collection) and Step 2 (Scoring and Evaluation) for the Bedichek Middle School excess land.

Four potential reuse options were evaluated (tap/hover over each to learn what information is included in each category):

  1. Adaptive Reuse without Improvements
  2. Adaptive Reuse with Improvements
  3. Long-term Ground Lease
  4. Fee Simple Sale

Using the district’s 100-point scoring framework, Long-Term Ground Lease ranked highest, demonstrating the strongest overall alignment with district priorities, financial sustainability, and long-term flexibility.

Step 1: Data Collection and Key Findings

Step 1 Data Collection: Provides date to inform Step 2. It is comprised of: Market Analysis, Entitlement Study, Public and Community Partner Engagement, Facility Condition & Maintenance Needs Assessment, Historical Evaluation.

 

The district gathered and reviewed information to better understand this property and evaluate possible future uses. The materials below were used to assess each option and inform the scoring. 

Click on each category to view the full report:

  • Facility Condition and Maintenance Needs Assessment
  • Historical Evaluation

Step 2: Scoring and Evaluation

Each reuse option was evaluated across the following categories (hover over each to learn what information is included in each category):

Scoring Matrix

Scoring
Category
25-21
Very Well
Aligned
Minimal
Tradeoffs
20-16
Well Aligned
Minor
Tradeoffs
15-11
Moderate
Alignment
Some
Tradeoffs
10-6
Low
Alignment
Notable
Tradeoffs
5-0
Poor Alignment
High Risk or
Cost
 
Score Interpretation
Market & Site Logistics Highly desirable
property with
excellent
development or
reuse potential
with no
significant
constraints.
Attractive site
with solid
demand and
few barriers.
Average
marketability
and usable
site
conditions.
Some potential
but major
constraints.
Poor location,
hard-to-develop
or reuse site,
zoning or
environmental
barriers, little
market demand.

A site may receive a low score for adaptive reuse if building
condition is poor or unsafe or property consists only of land.

A site may receive a low score for ground lease or sale if
deed restrictions or historical designations inhibit zoning potential.

Community Impact Broad
community
support
and
strong
public-serving
impact with
strong partner
interest.
Strong
alignment with
community
needs but
fewer potential
partners.
Some
community
benefits but
also tradeoffs
and moderate
partner
interest. 
Mixed
community
value, limited
public benefit
and partner
interest.
Significant
community
opposition or
displacement
concerns. Minimal
or no partner
interest.

A site may receive a low score for adaptive reuse if such
reuse inhibits redevelopment in an area of community
acknowledged high need (e.g. affordable housing). This
outcome is rare.

A site may receive a low score for ground lease or sale if
redevelopment would significantly displace or remove
services and resources or partners that serve residents in
an otherwise underserved community.

Financial Impact & Risk Major long-term
financial benefit
and low
implementation
risk.
Good revenue
potential with
manageable
implementation
risk.
Financially neutral
or manageable.
Does not generate
meaningful
revenue but does
not strain
resources.
Financially
difficult or
uncertain  and
strains  District
resources or
forfeits benefit
of asset
appreciation.
Large ongoing
costs with little
revenue potential
and high
implementation
risk.

A site may receive a low score for adaptive reuse
if the cost to maintain or improve an aging facility
is high and does not generate sufficient revenue
to offset those costs.

A site may receive a low score for ground lease or
sale if redevelopment carries high uncertainty or
rezoning challenges and strong public opposition.

Flexibility & Optionality Maximum future
flexibility and
reversibility.
Few or low
challenges to
execute.
Preserves
future options
for the District
with some time
restrictions.
Manageable
challenges to
execute
proposal.
Some ability to
adapt later with
moderate time
restrictions.
Moderate
challenges to
execute proposal.
Limited future
adaptability or
many
challenges to
execute
proposal.
Locks the District
into a
hard-to-reverse or
difficult to execute
proposal.

A site may receive a low score for adaptive reuse
if the specific use and associated improvements
restrict or create long-term expectations to
maintain the current use.

A site may receive a low score for ground lease or
sale if redevelopment significantly reduces or
eliminates the District’s control of the property,
limiting the ability to respond to future
community needs or changing conditions.

 

School Name Adaptive Reuse Without Improvements Adaptive Reuse With Improvements Long-Term Ground Lease Fee Simple Sale
Bedichek (land) 0 0 90 85

Step 2 Results

  • Market Analysis: The site is located in an established area with moderate redevelopment potential. Market conditions support a land lease approach, allowing the district to retain ownership while enabling long-term value generation.
  • Entitlement Study: Redevelopment is feasible under current conditions. Entitlement updates and coordination with a development partner will be required depending on the proposed use.
  • Facility Condition and Maintenance Needs Assessment: Not applicable as the building is not included in the land repurposing.
  • Public and Community Partner Engagement: Community input has highlighted interest in preserving neighborhood character as well as open spaces like the track and ensuring future uses provide community benefit, which can be addressed through lease structuring. Leasing provides more opportunities to collaborate with the development partner to address community benefit interests. 
  • Historical Evaluation: Formal historical designations do not apply to the excess land. 

The highest scoring option for Bedichek Middle School (Land Only) is Long Term Ground Lease with a score of 90 out of 100.

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Next Steps

  • Step 3: Financial Review and Staff Recommendation – Conduct a financial review incorporating district budget considerations, capital needs, and revenue requirements. Develop a staff recommendation based on scoring results and financial context. While scoring identifies options that are most aligned across evaluation criteria, the financial review may result in a different recommended option based on districtwide budget considerations and revenue needs.
    Community members are encouraged to share feedback on the evaluation and scoring through the . The survey will remain open until June 9, 2026.
  • Step 4: Board Consideration – Present the final recommendation to the Board of Trustees for consideration and action.

Recommendation Pending

A preliminary staff recommendation for this site is still being developed and will be posted as soon as it is available.