According to a recent cost analysis by AASA, The School Superintendents Association, reopening schools could take an average district nearly $1.8 million in unbudgeted expenses. The report suggests, in some cases, school districts can expect to spend an additional $490 per student to cover costs associated with purchasing required cleaning supplies and protective equipment.
Dan Domenech, the organization’s executive director, is skeptical of how practical it is for leaders to reopen schools without a federal bailout.
