The Ocean Springs School District Board of Trustees believes that the first priority in the use of its school property is the education of children in the district.  However, local citizens are encouraged to use the property for other reasonable general public use including religious, political, literary, community, cultural, scientific, mechanical, agricultural, or parental involvement purposes.

The Board shall exercise its authority to fix and collect rentals, rates, and charges for the occupancy or use of school property in such amounts and in such manner as may be determined.

The Superintendent is directed to establish rules and regulations in support of this policy.  The rules and regulations will require evidence of appropriate liability insurance coverage.  The school district will not permit the use of school property or equipment by any person or organization that does not furnish evidence of insurance coverage.

ADOPTED:    01/17/2006