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Board reviews student fees and facility rental schedule; asks for more detail on for‑profit rates and maintenance charges
Summary
The board reviewed a routine update to the student fee schedule and the annual facility use fee schedule. Members asked staff to return with clarifications about nonprofit vs. for‑profit pricing, maintenance fees and where revenues are deposited.
Asheville City Schools presented routine annual updates to student fees and the facilities use fee schedule that the board approves before each school year.
Principals compiled course and activity fees for the 2025‑26 school year and staff said the list is meant to provide families advance notice; the policy requires board approval of fees prior to the next school year. The board discussed fee waivers for families showing economic hardship and confirmed the policy language allows waivers or reductions in such cases.
The facility use fee schedule included updated hourly or daily charges for gymnasiums, the high school auditorium and field lighting. Notable changes: the renovated high‑school auditorium fee rose; varsity gym use was separated from older gym space and set at $200 per hour; field lights were changed from a per‑day to a per‑hour charge to reflect utility costs. The board asked why some spaces charge the same rate for nonprofits and for‑profit organizations while others have lower nonprofit rates; staff said they would get more background information and return with details.
A board member asked where revenues go; the CFO confirmed facility fees are deposited to local funds used to cover district expenses rather than held at individual schools. Members also asked about maintenance fees for long‑term or recurring users; staff will clarify whether the listed maintenance fee applies to monthly recurring reservations or to specific categories of users and return that information.
Ending: Staff will place the student fee schedule on the consent agenda unless the board asks for changes and will return additional detail on nonprofit/for‑profit differentials, the maintenance fee application and whether any rates should be adjusted based on market capacity.
