North Dickinson County School District Number 3
Bylaws & Policies
 

7510 - USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES

The Board of Education believes that the school facilities of this District should be made available for community purposes, provided that such use does not infringe on the original and necessary purpose of the property or interfere with the educational program of the schools and is harmonious with the purposes of this District.

The Board will permit the use of school facilities when such permission has been requested in writing by a responsible organization or a group of citizens and has been approved by the administration.

District facilities shall be available for the below-listed uses. When there are competing interests for the use of facilities, approval will be given according to the following priorities:

 A.uses directly related to the schools and the operations of the schools

 B.uses and groups indirectly related to the schools

 C.meetings of employee associations

 D.uses for voter registration and elections

 E.departments or agencies of government

 F.community organizations or groups of individuals formed for charitable, civic, recreational, or educational purposes

 G.commercial or profit-making organizations or individuals offering services for profit

The use of District grounds and facilities shall not be granted for:

 A.private social functions

 B.any purpose which is prohibited by law

Revised 6/14/04