District proposes first facility-use fee increase since 2012 to cover rising operating costs
Summary
Operations staff proposed updated fees for community use of school facilities (classrooms, gyms, pools, convocation center) and higher building‑service hourly rates to reflect current wages and overtime; proposed changes would take effect July 1, 2027.
Operations staff told the board the district recorded 998 distinct community events at school facilities in SY25–26 and has not raised facility‑use fees since 2012. To better cover actual building service wages, utilities and consumables, the administration proposed raising building service fee rates and adjusting space‑rental charges for classrooms, gyms, auditoriums and the convocation center.
Staff explained the rationale: outside events require staffing beyond normal hours, increased HVAC and lighting use, custodial supplies, and insurance verification. The district will continue to prioritize CCPS events and community school partners (parks and rec) but said updated fees would be posted well in advance. The proposed effective date for the new schedule is July 1, 2027.
Why it matters: community groups, nonprofit programs, and youth sports regularly use school buildings. Fee changes will affect local organizations’ budgets and the district’s partial cost‑recovery for facility operations.
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