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Superintendent outlines new facilities-use fee structure and discount rules for Middlesex County schools
Summary
The board received an informational update on a revised facilities-use application and fee schedule introducing three hourly-fee categories (for-profit, nonprofits at half rate with certification, and MCPS-affiliated/County users), continued supervisor/technology/custodial fees, and criteria for reduced rates for frequent users.
Superintendent Dr. Burnett presented the school division's updated facilities-use application and an overhauled fee schedule at the June 8 meeting, saying the changes respond to increased requests to use school facilities.
Dr. Burnett told the board the revised application captures required information from organizations seeking facility access and that the new fee schedule splits users into three hourly categories: for-profit organizations, nonprofits (which may qualify for a half-price rate when they provide IRS nonprofit certification), and an hourly rate for MCPS-affiliated organizations and Middlesex County government users. "When they have provided the correct documentation to us, the fee is half of what it is for for profit," Dr. Burnett said, adding that staffing, HVAC and custodial impacts still incur charges.
The superintendent said the division preserved authority to add supervisor, technology, or custodial fees on a case-by-case basis when events require extra staffing or equipment. Board members asked about discounts for regular users; Dr. Burnett said groups using a facility three times per week for at least eight weeks could be considered for a reduced rate but that regular use still imposes ongoing costs for electricity and custodial services.
On classification of candidate events, Dr. Burnett said the division recently approved an application for a candidate-related event and described candidate debates as likely qualifying as government use if they are explicitly for candidates or governmental purposes. "I personally feel like that is a hub that is beneficial to government, and so I feel like that likely would fall under government use," Dr. Burnett said.
The board received the item as information; no vote was required. The administration said finalized language and fee tables are included in the board packet and offered to provide follow-up clarifications to any member who requests them.
