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Policy Code: 5030 CommunityM>WseM of Facilities <br /> A. General Principles <br /> The board endorses OcommunityM Ouse44 of facilities for purposes that contribute to the school program, <br /> OcominmiityA affairs, or the goals of the)+Conimtziity44 Schools Act. The Ouse*of school facilities <br /> should be consistent with the goals and objectives of the board and school district and must not conflict <br /> with the educational program. Although school facilities are available for*community44 fuse(,programs <br /> operated by the school system take precedence in the*use44 of facilities. Once Ocommunity�4 Ouse44 of a <br /> facility has been approved by the school and district,that Ouse-i will take priority for the space and every <br /> effort will be made to honor the reservation. If an emergency arises,the principal will be expected to <br /> provide at least a two-week notice to the ftommunity*group. If less than a two-week notice is <br /> provided,the principal will attempt to find alternative space for the*commtz*44 group's activity. <br /> First priority for facility OuseO, if space is not needed by school system programs,will be given to local <br /> government agencies followed by other*community44 groups whose mission is similar or complimentary <br /> to that of the school district. <br /> It is the desire of the Board of Education that OcommunityM groups that wish to Ouse44 school facilities not <br /> discriminate based on the criteria contained in Policy 1710 (on the basis of race,color,national origin,sex, <br /> pregnancy,religion,age,secual orientation or disability). If ftommunity44 groups have practices or <br /> policies that violate this policy,these groups shall be charged fees and receive priority at the same level as <br /> nonprofit or for-profit organizations. <br /> Schools shall not sponsor community groups that discriminate on the basis of the prescribed criteria in <br /> Policy 1710. <br /> Faculty and staff who seek access to school facilities beyond the scope of their work as school personnel <br /> Will follow this policy. <br /> B.Priority in Use/Fee Structure <br /> Priority in the use of school facilities and the fee structure will be in accordance with the following user <br /> categories: <br /> 1. School organizations,including student organizations <br /> Fees: None <br /> 2. School related groups (organizations formed to support the school in some manner,such as the <br /> PTA,teachers and principals organizations and booster clubs) <br /> Fees: Fees for providing use of cafeteria kitchens will be charged to cover costs.The principal may <br /> require custodial or other supervisory services at a fee. <br /> 3. School-sponsored organizations or other youth-serving groups that meet the following criteria: <br /> a.their goals and objectives are similar to or compatible with the goals and objectives of the Board <br /> of Education; <br /> b.their meetings occur at the end of the school day or so that no costs are incurred by the school; <br /> c.they comply with school board policies,including those on discrimination and volunteer screening; <br /> d.no fees or very low fees are charged to the participating youth; and <br /> httpll nt5.scbbs.com/cgi•bin/om_isapi.dll?clicndD=592993&advquery=community°/.20use&heidingswithhits=on&hitsperheading=on&infobasc=chaphill.nfo&record=lAC4)&sofpage=PL Doc Page 1 of <br />