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Wiseburn board adopts fee schedule for new sports complex after community debate
Summary
The Wiseburn Unified School District board adopted a community‑use fee schedule for its new sports complex effective March 1, 2026, after public comments and board discussion about keeping local leagues and families from being priced out; the vote was 5-0.
The Wiseburn Unified School District board on Feb. 12 adopted a fee schedule for community use of the district’s new sports complex, approving the measure by a unanimous 5-0 vote.
Board members and staff framed the fees as intended to cover ongoing maintenance and future replacement costs for the Measure EE project. Staff noted the district’s hard construction costs for the complex at about $16,600,000 and said adding roughly 25% in soft costs brings the project’s execution cost to about $20,000,000.
Board President said the rates are not intended to be a profit center. "We're not trying to make a profit on this item," the board chair said during discussion, emphasizing the district’s goal of preserving the facility for students and local leagues while ensuring long‑term upkeep.
The adopted schedule differentiates rates by category. Staff highlighted a regulation soccer field hourly rate of about $145 for in‑district or civic groups and roughly $250 per hour for outside users. Several trustees urged flexibility for the first year — proposing seasonal or lump‑sum arrangements with local leagues, bulk rates for regular season use, and discussions about whether nonresident surcharges could help offset maintenance costs without excluding community families.
Community speakers had urged board members to preserve access for neighborhood leagues including AYSO Region 21, Weisburn Little League and Weisburn Aviation Girls Softball. Tim Devine, representing the Holly Glen Neighborhood Association, asked that local teams not be "priced out" and flagged parking congestion concerns. Parent and coach Jerry Juan also said district residents should have priority access to the new fields.
Board members proposed staff return with operational options — for example, seasonal bulk rates, negotiated lump‑sum agreements and targeted discounts for resident leagues — and to monitor actual operating costs during the complex’s first year. Trustees also asked staff to continue outreach to leagues so organizations can plan for the new schedule.
The board paused briefly for technical issues while displaying the fee schedule to the public before the vote. The motion to adopt the schedule passed 5-0.
