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7510 - USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES
The Board of Education believes that the grounds and 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 District grounds and facilities when such permission has been requested in writing by a responsible organization or a group of citizens and has been approved by the Board.
District grounds and facilities shall be available for the below-listed uses. When there are competing interests, 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 the municipal government | |
| F. | other governmental agencies | |
| G. | community organizations or groups of individuals formed for charitable, civic, social, religious, recreational, and educational purposes | |
| H. | commercial or profit-making organizations or individuals offering services for profit |
Facilities shall also be made available to any certified candidate for public office and any recognized political party or organization for the purpose of conducting public discussions of public questions and issues. The facilities shall be free of charge and available only after regular school hours. Users shall abide by all District guidelines and rules regarding the use of District grounds and facilities and be liable for any damage incurred. Under no circumstances shall the grounds or facilities be used to raise funds for political purposes.
The use of District grounds and facilities shall not be granted for any purpose which is prohibited by law.
Should all or any part of the District's community be struck by a disaster, the Board shall make District grounds and/or facilities available, at no charge, for the housing, feeding, and care of victims or potential victims when requested by local, State, or Federal authorities. The Superintendent should establish a disaster preparedness plan in order to ensure that proper procedures are established to minimize confusion, inefficiency, and disruption of the educational program.
(R.C. 5915.02-08)
The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines for the granting of permission to use District facilities including a schedule of fees which, together with the costs used to determine such fees, must be approved by the Board.
R.C. 3313.75 - .79, 3501.29
P.L. 98-377