ECAB
SHUTESBURY SCHOOL COMMITTEE
ACCESS TO BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
The buildings and grounds of the Shutesbury Elementary School represent a significant community investment. The primary purpose of that investment is for the students of the school district.
It is in the best interest of the public that this investment be secured while nonetheless providing maximum possible community use of the district buildings and grounds.
During school hours when school is in session, access to the buildings and grounds of the Shutesbury Elementary School are limited to district students, staff, and those with legitimate business with the school or district. Those visiting for recognized business must follow the district visitor policy and accompanying procedures. Access to school grounds during the school day, except for recognized school or district activities, is prohibited.
Outside of school hours and on non-school days, the public is welcome to use school grounds from dawn until dusk under procedures promulgated by the superintendent. Such use is secondary to use by any school or district activity or to any community use as provided through rental or donation.
Access to school buildings after school hours and on non-school days is only for attending school and district events or for uses authorized by the superintendent or their designee. Access within the building will be limited to only those participating in the authorized event. Such access will be limited to those rooms and spaces required by the event, including appropriate restroom access.
The superintendent will ensure that procedures enacting this and related policies are created and enforced.
CROSS REFS: ECA, Buildings and Grounds Management
IHBAA, Observations of Special Education Programs
KF, Community Use of School Facilities
KF-R, Community Use of School Facilities
KI, Visitors to the Schools
NOTE: Districts should ensure non-school-related access is shaped to suit local buildings and grounds and appropriate local expectations. Districts also should adapt language for school facilities not owned by, but used by, the district.
SOURCE: MASC - rewritten 2025
10/16/25: Reviewed by Shutesbury Policy Committee
11/20/25: First Read by Shutesbury School Committee
12/18/25: Second Read, First Vote by Shutesbury School Committee
01/22/26: Final Vote by Shutesbury School Committee