ABSTRACT
We use a 2013 statewide survey of school districts in New York to assess determinants of joint use service sharing between communities and schools. We differentiate between administrative services (payroll, purchasing) and community services (childcare, recreation, shared facilities). Service sharing is more prevalent when sharing agreements are 1) more formal, 2) management factors are considered, 3) in school districts with less poverty, smaller enrollment, and 4) in rural areas and small cities. Sharing rates are greater for administrative services than community services, possibly due to regional service agencies that facilitate sharing in educational and administrative services but not in community services. We recommend an administrative mechanism to promote more community service sharing implementation.
