School Facilities Cost Calculator: A Joint Use Tool for Fair Fees

This interactive web-based tool enables school districts to determine the full cost of owning and operating their facilities. The tool is pre-loaded with data from the school districts across the country and provides step-by-step guidance in crafting an effective, transparent joint-use policy. This easy-to-use, adaptable calculator helps school system leaders:

1. Identify all facility-related expenditures in their district
2. Calculate the full cost of ownership on a per square foot and per hour basis
3. Formulate a multi-tiered fee structure for different types of community users.
   The tool provides a framework for setting the fee structure for multiple types of public school space users.