Today’s school districts are entrusted with finding a way to provide environmentally healthy, technologically-sound schools. Achievement standards are being raised. Students are preparing to compete in a global job market. Public/Private partnerships with Fortune 1000 corporations, which offer leasing options vs. ownership, make this stewardship possible.

A paradigm shift is underway in education—Educators are clarifying their core business is teaching and learning. The private sector’s business is the school building/ongoing modernization.

LEASING VERSUS OWNING FACILITIES

Best facilities, delivered/maintained by private entities

No tax increases

Built in schedules for technology upgrades

An end of the digital divide

A 30-yr. payment plan vs. traditional 10-yr. bonds

Stable annual operational costs and a new facility

Oversight by industry professionals vs. district representatives

Repairs/maintenance provided by leasing agent

Property rights retained by district