How we got here
CISD Superintendent David Vinson and Assistant Superintendent of Operations Chris McCord presented recommendations for changing the policy to the board.
In 2024, a rental fee schedule was approved by trustees, which established pricing for district facility rentals at a rate that allowed the district to recover costs. That same year, an online rental system was created through which the public could reserve rentals. McCord said the district conducted a review of area districts and rental types to ensure consistency and fair pricing in 2025.
Policy breakdown
One of the recommendations discussed Dec. 16 was to add a provision to allow teachers to conduct private for-profit tutoring using district facilities such as a school cafeteria. Vinson said the district will research whether surrounding districts allow teachers to conduct for-profit tutoring.
“Generally speaking, on the athletic end, the athletic coaches pay a reduced rate to rent the facilities compared to if it was truly outside [the district],” McCord said.
Cost breakdown
District officials showed how CISD compares to other area districts on costs for rental facilities for a four-hour time slot on the weekend at a high school cafeteria:
- Conroe ISD: $700
- Tomball ISD: $700
- Klein ISD: $648 (three hours)
- Spring ISD: $850 (three hours)
- Humble ISD: $980
- Katy ISD: $660
No decision was made, and the board will discuss the policy again in January.
