Laramie County School District #1 board approves updated facility fee schedule amid community objections

The Laramie County School District #1 board of trustees voted 5–1 to approve an updated facility‑use fee schedule that raises or restructures charges for community groups using school auditoriums, stadiums, gymnasiums and pools. The vote followed public comment from swim‑club parents and youth sports coaches who urged the board to delay the change and negotiate with community clubs.

Administrators told trustees the schedule was developed after a statewide survey of publicly posted fee schedules and follow‑up calls to comparable districts. Operations staff said the proposed rates reflect minimum operating costs for high‑impact venues and identified sample minimums used in staff analysis: an auditorium about $150 per hour (including technician), a stadium just under $100 per hour, a large gym about $105 per hour and pool use roughly $256 per hour. Staff emphasized those costs vary by…