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4 COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES Need, Question, Issue Are school facilities available for community group use? POLICY STATEMENT Community use of school facilities enhances school - community relations and makes better use of public facilities. The School Board encourages community group use of school facilities whenever possible. Community group activities should not interfere with school sponsored activities. Community groups may be asked to pay minimal user costs to cover building supervision, utility, custodial, food service and other direct expenses. Centennial Community Services, as the superintendent's designee, The Superintendent or a designate shall approve all such requests (except as outlined in this policy). Authorization for use of school facilities shall not be considered school district or School Board endorsement of the group or activity. Alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted on school property at any time. All Centennial facilities and grounds are a tobacco /drug /alcohol free environment. The regular scheduling (two or more times per month) of school facilities, by the same group or organization, at times other than the normal work week of the custodians shall normally not be allowed. Any exceptions to this policy must have the approval of the Director of Business Affairs and the Superintendent Community Services Director. All groups securing approval for school facility use shall sign an agreement which includes a "hold harmless" release clause available from the Community Services Depaent. Fundraising groups may be required to provide a minimum of $500,000 of comprehensive liability insurance covering the time of the event, with the district a named insured. The School Board wants to help ensure the health and safety of all groups using Centennial School District facilities. That health and safety includes the consumption of food and beverages on school district property. The board recognizes the prevalence of food borne illnesses and potential liability to the district, and will work with the Anoka County Health Department to enforce the Minnesota Food Code.