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District facilities rentals bring rising revenue but raise staffing and scheduling challenges
Summary
Shakopee Public Schools reported steady growth in facilities rentals since 2021 and outlined opportunities and constraints — turf pricing, outdoor conditions, custodial workload — and a committed fund balance set aside for facility maintenance.
Shakopee Public Schools’ facilities and community education staff told the board Jan. 20 that rentals have increased each year since 2021, producing revenue used for maintenance and upgrades but also creating operational strains on custodial and supervisory staff.
Lisa Ron, director of community education, and Jamie Grossman, facilities use specialist, presented an update showing growth in “large events” revenue and described areas for additional rental growth: summer late afternoons/evenings, fall gym availability and newly renovated theater space at West Middle School. Grossman said turf fields are underutilized and that outdoor space use is limited by condition and maintenance needs. The presenters…
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