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Section K: School/Community Relations

Policy Title: Community Use of School Facilities
Policy Code: KF
Lead Department: Engineering, Facilities, and Planning Services

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The purpose of this Governing Board Policy is to formally state the Tucson Unified School District policy of cooperation with the community. The District welcomes public and private organizations to use school buildings and grounds for a reasonable fee or in-kind payment to cover cost of operation and wages. The District does reserve the right to review and deny use of facilities for events that may not be in accordance with restrictions listed in Governing Board Policy KFA, Public Conduct on School Property and KI, Visitors to Schools. The District, in compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, disability or age. The District reserves the right to rent facilities that may not be in full compliance for public use or when the renter has special requirements the District cannot reasonably accommodate.

Arizona Revised Statute §15-1105 allows a school district to lease buildings and grounds to individuals, groups, or organizations for any lawful purpose, except as provided in section §15-511. The Governing Board has designated the Rentals Office to negotiate and ensure that appropriate documentation is prepared. All users of District facilities must sign a Rental Agreement and furnish the Rentals Office with a duly signed original Certificate of Insurance reflecting adequate liability coverage ($1,000,000 CSL) naming the District as an additional insured. No District facility will be made available until these forms are properly executed and should be on file at least one week in advance.

The District, with the approval of the Superintendent and Governing Board, shall charge a fee equivalent to fair market value for the lease of school property, if the lessee uses the school property for a commercial use. The District has extended special rates to certain groups that directly serve District students and their community. (See Administrative Regulation KF - R for fee schedules).

Adopted: August 16, 1960
Revision: December 17, 1963
Revision: February 16, 1971
Revision: February 21, 1995
Revision: May 13, 2003 (To new policy format 5-21-04; Lead Dept. corrected 10-6-04)
Reviewed & Approved: June 27, 2006
Reviewed & Approved: September 11, 2007 (Lead Dept. corrected 7/3/2006)
Reviewed with No Changes: June 10, 2008
Reviewed with No Changes: September 9, 2008

Legal Ref: Arizona Revised Statute §15-1105. Civic Center School Fund; Reversion To School Plant Fund; Definition.

Arizona Revised Statute §15-511. Use of School District Resources or Employees to Influence Elections; Prohibition.

Cross Ref: EDC - Authorized Use of School - Owned Materials and Equipment
KFA - Public Conduct on School Property
KI - Visitors to Schools

Replaces TUSD Policy # 1310 - Rental of District Facilities and Equipment by Non-District Organizations and Individuals.