Public Use of School Facilities
The primary purpose of school facilities is for the support of the instructional program. However, the School Board encourages the use of these facilities by the public when such use will not interfere with the basic purposes of the educational program. Charges and fees for the use of school facilities are designed not to limit or prohibit use, but to protect citizens from the expenditures of public money appropriated for classroom instruction and for other purposes. Because schools are educational institutions, our facilities should be used in an appropriate manner to enhance the education, health through recreation, and culture of the community.
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How To Apply
The Application For the Use of School Facilities is a three-part form and cannot be downloaded from this site. To obtain an application, you may contact the school that you would like to use or the Facilities and Planning Department. The completed application should be returned to the location you are requesting to use along with the required deposit. The school principal will determine if your program is an acceptable use and if the dates requested are available. Upon approval by the principal, the form is forwarded to the Director of Facilities and Planning for final approval. When the approval process is completed, a copy of the form will be mailed to the address provided on the application. If your application is not approved, a notice will be mailed along with the deposit.
Applications should be submitted at least two weeks in advance. Cancellation notices must be received 24 hours before a scheduled event to obtain a refund of the deposit. However, as much notice as possible is appreciated so other applications may be considered. |
Rules, Regulations, and Rates
For current rates and to view the full MCPS Policy on Community Use of School Facilities, click on the links below.
AUTHORIZED USE OF SCHOOL-OWNED PROPERTY AND MATERIALS
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