Guide/Tool
21st Century School Fund (21CSF), Center for Cities + Schools (CC + S)
This interactive web-based tool enables school districts to determine the full cost of owning and operating their facilities and provides a step-by-step guide to crafting a transparent joint-use policy for fees that are based on operating costs.
Article
Build America's School Infrastructure Coalition (BASIC)
This brief presents an overview of how public school facilities serve as essential assets for both students and communities. It emphasizes the daily utilization of school buildings as centers for learning and development, as well as for broader community engagement.
Research/Report
Deborah R. Young, John O. Spengler, Natasha Frost, Kelly R. Evenson, Jeffrey M. Vincent, Laurie Whitsel
This policy statement from the American Heart Association offers recommendations for federal, state, and local decision-makers to support and expand opportunities for physical activity in communities through the shared use of school spaces.
Research/Report
Jeffrey M. Vincent
This article analyzes the connection between built environments and health, focusing on the joint use of K–12 public schools. The author reviews literature, conducts interviews, and creates a classification system to aid researchers and practitioners.
Research/Report
Center for Cities + Schools (CC + S), 21st Century School Fund (21CSF)
This report describes the policy framework needed for community use of public school facilities, discussing how to incorporate joint use into regular public school facility planning and operations.
Research/Report
John O. Spengler, Daniel P. Connaughton, Jason E. Maddock
This study explores liability risk perceptions among school administrators in underserved communities for community access, many worry about injuries during after-hours recreational use, with 82.2% expressing concern.
Research/Report
Center for Cities + Schools (CC + S), 21st Century School Fund (21CSF)
This concept paper outlines a framework for joint use of public school facilities by public and private entities. It highlights the need for school districts to understand the benefits of expanded access and discusses the demand, benefits, and challenges related to these partnerships.
Research/Report
Building Educational Success Together (BEST)
This report provides model policy language for elementary and secondary public school facilities related to School Facility and Community Planning; Schools as Centers of Community; Public School Facilities Management; and Public School Facilities Funding.