K-12 Facilities Planning in an Era of Low Funding
Most K-12 districts are facing a sobering truth: 80% of district leaders report they don’t receive adequate funding to meet their facilities needs and objectives. Without sufficient recurring operating dollars, leaders are forced to seek alternative resources to maintain and modernize critical infrastructure.
In this data-rich infographic produced by District Administration, more than 400 K-12 leaders in districts with varying degrees of student population growth and decline share what’s driving facilities priorities, as well as where the biggest funding challenges lie — and how to address them.
Key Takeaways:
- The top three challenges K–12 leaders face beyond funding — and what’s fueling them
- Where districts are finding capital funding today (and where they aren’t)
- What leaders can do to generate dollars if capital funding still isn’t enough to enhance their schools — and the key reason why this is possible
- How leaders can bring transparency and evidence-based decision-making to their facilities plans
- How to unlock community support and project prioritization to meet student needs
Informed planning starts with understanding the landscape. Download the infographic and start building a stronger case for facilities investment in your district.
