702 Use of School District Facilities and Equipment

I.  PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for community use of school facilities and equipment.

II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY

The School Board encourages maximum use of school facilities and equipment for community groups and individuals. The Community Education Director will develop a procedure manual for the use of district facilities and equipment. This procedure will be updated annually or more often at the discretion of the Community Education Director.At a minimum, the procedure shall include;

• statements outlining the use of school equipment rules and rules for use of facilities and equipment. 
• District classifications, commercial, business, civic, or private organizations outside the boundaries of ISD 15.
• A schedule of rental/service fees by classification.
• A list of other requirements including, but not limited to; supervision, insurance, suitability, food/drink, building/facility clean-up, alcohol/tobacco/chemical use, weapons, and personal gain.

Legal References: Minn. Stat. ' 123.36 (Schoolhouses and Sites; Access for Noncurricular Purposes)

Adopted: August 27, 2012 

School Board                                                                                                 Independent School District 15
St. Francis, Minnesota