Fee Justification Study
Fee Justification Study – Summary
This page summarizes the study SAUSD uses to justify Civic Center facility use fees. It explains which costs are allowable, how those costs are calculated, and where to find current rates.
Note: The full study is lengthy (40+ pages). Use the link above to view or save a copy.
What the study covers
A technical analysis that shows how SAUSD calculates community-use fees for classrooms, gyms, fields, pools, and other spaces in line with the Civic Center Act. It documents inputs such as utilities, staffing, maintenance, and insurance, then models an hourly cost by space type.
Key terms
- Direct costs: Operational and allowable capital costs tied to public use.
- Fair rental value: Direct costs plus amortized long-term facility costs.
- Labor and staffing: When required (custodial, safety, stage/tech), shown as separate line items on quotes and permits.
How the model is built
- Collect districtwide cost data for operations, maintenance, utilities, insurance, and administration.
- Allocate a fair share to each space type such as classrooms, gyms, fields, and pools.
- Estimate public-use hours versus school-day hours to produce per-hour community rates.
- Apply Civic Center Act rules for direct costs and fair rental value.
Where to find current rates
See the live schedule on the Rates page. Final quotes and any staffing needs are confirmed in Facilitron.
Need help?
Visit FAQs and Contacts or email support@facilitron.com.