Policy 919 - Community Education

The purpose of this policy is to convey to the general public and employees the important role of the Community Education program and to authorize the program within the district.

The school board affirms a strong commitment to the community education program. The school board welcomes, and strongly encourages use of school buildings and activity areas by the community when not used for regularly scheduled early education, elementary and secondary programs. The school administration should strive to accomplish the following objectives:

A. Maximum use should be made of public school facilities within the school district service area.

B. The educational needs and interest of area residents will guide the development of a vibrant, well-rounded Community Education program.

C. Area residents and non-residents, as space is available, should be encouraged to actively participate in program opportunities.

D. Collaboration and integration of services between the Community Education staff and personnel whose primary responsibilities are in the K-12 program.

E. Building strong community-district relationships.

F. Assist in developing inter-agency coordination and cooperation.

G. Involve community members in evaluating and creating program and service opportunities.

A. The CEAC shall assist in promoting the goals and objectives of the program.

B. CEAC membership will consist of members who represent the community’s various service organizations; faith community; public and nonpublic schools; local government; public and private nonprofit agencies serving youth and families; parents; youth; city parks and
recreation; and other interested citizens.

C. The CEAC will follow the established bylaws in completing their duties and responsibilities.

D. The CEAC will strive to reduce and eliminate program duplication within the school district.

• Minn. Stat. § 123B.51 (Schoolhouses and Sites; Access for Noncurricular Purposes)
• Minn. Stat. § 124D.18 (Purpose of Community Education Programs)
• Minn. Stat. § 124D.19 (Community Education Programs; Advisory Council)
• Minn. Stat. § 124D.20 (Community Education Revenue)

• Policy 920 Use of School District Facilities and Equipment

• Adopted: November 11, 1985
• Amended: August 16, 2004
• Amended: September 10, 2007
• Amended: October 12, 2015
• Amended: September 11, 2017
• Amended: August 12, 2019
• Last Reviewed: August 12, 2019