It is the policy of the Board to grant the use of school facilities to public agencies and to responsible and properly organized community groups for any lawful purposes in the interest of the community, provided that such use shall not interfere with any school activity.
Purposes for which school facilities may be used by other organizations and agencies include but are not limited to the following:
A. recreational, G. scientific,
B. educational, H. social,
C. political, I. religious,
D. economic, J. other civic,
E. artistic, K. or governmental.
F. moral,
A reasonable use fee shall be charged for the lease of school facilities and property and this fee may be offset by goods contributed or services rendered by the lessee. "Reasonable use fee" means an amount that is at least equal to the cost for utilities, services, supplies or personnel provided to the lessee pursuant to the terms of the lease. The authorized representative of the Board may approve the use of school facilities by non-school organizations. Charges shall be made according to the schedule of fees developed by the Superintendent and approved by the Board.
Proof of liability insurance shall be required for the use or lease of school property pursuant to A.R.S. 15-1105. The School District and its Governing Board, employees, and agents shall be named an additional insured under the liability insurance policy during the use of the facilities and property.
The Superintendent shall establish such rules and regulations as are needed to implement this policy as well as to assure the preservation of District property.
Adopted: May 11, 2016
LEGAL REF.:
A.R.S.
15-511
15-1105
15-1141 to 15-1143
16-411
36-2801 et seq., Arizona Medical Marijuana Act
CROSS REF.:
A - District Mission and Belief Statement
AC - Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
EDC - Authorized Use of School-Owned Materials and Equipment
KFA - Public Conduct on School Property