Tulsa Public Schools Policy 8401: Community Use of School Facilities
PURPOSE: To establish guidelines for community use of school facilities.
The use of school facilities by educational, political, literary, cultural, religious, scientific, civic, or recreational community organizations is permissible provided that:
- The intended use of the facility by the organization is consistent with the permitted use described in regulation 8401-R, “Community Use of School Facilities.” By opening its facilities for use by community organizations, the District intends to create a limited forum.
- A previously established fee is paid by the organization.
The District reserves the right to exercise control over access to District facilities in order to avoid interruptions to the performance of the duties of District employees as long as the regulations are nondiscriminatory and are viewpoint-neutral. The District does not intend todeny access to suppress the point of view advanced by the organization.
School-related functions will be given priority over community use of school facilities.
The Superintendent or designee will develop appropriate regulations governing the use of school facilities by non-school organizations whose purposes and activities are compatible with the main goals of the District. The regulations are subject to amendment when deemed necessary by the Board.