Glenbard Township High School District 87
Policy 8:20
Community Relations
Community Use of School Facilities
The Board of Education supports the use of its facilities for educational, recreational, social and civic
purposes by the community it serves when the facilities are not needed for District activities and
when the proposed use is suitable to the facilities and consistent with the educational mission of the
District. Nothing contained in this policy, its implementing procedures or in any written agreement
made pursuant to this policy shall constitute sponsorship or endorsement by the District of any
organization or its activities.
Application for Use
Before using a school facility, community organizations must apply in writing on forms provided by
the District and enter into a written agreement with the District which must be approved by the
Superintendent or designee. The agreement shall establish the fees and incorporate general conditions
for use of school facilities. The District reserves the right to grant or reject any application for the use
of District facilities.
Conditions of Use
The Superintendent or designee shall have final authority in all decisions pertaining to the use of
District facilities. Facility use may not interfere with regular school functions. As a condition of use,
users are required to follow all Board policies and procedures.
Fees
Charges for the use of school facilities shall be based on a fee schedule contained in the procedures
implementing this policy. The fees may include, but are not limited to, costs for utilities, personnel
(including custodial services) and administrative activities. Indemnity and hold harmless
commitments and insurance coverages shall be required of all users, unless otherwise provided in the
fee schedule or waived by the Superintendent or designee.
LEGAL REF.: 20 U.S.C. §7905.
105 ILCS 5/10-22.10 and 5/29-3.5.
Good News Club v. Milford Central School, 121 S.Ct. 2093 (2001)
Lamb's Chapel v. Center Moriches Union Free School District, 113 S.Ct. 2141(1993).
Rosenberger v. Rector and Visitors of Univ. of Va., 515 U.S. 819 (1995).
CROSS REF.: 7:330 (Student Use of Building - Equal Access), 8:25 (Distribution and Display
of Community Flyers and Posters), 8:30 (Conduct on School Property)
ADMIN. PROC.: 8:20-R (Community Use of School Facilities)
ADOPTED: December 8, 1997
REVISED: August 9, 2004
REVIEWED: March 13, 2006
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