**KF - COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES** **Last Updated Date:** 07/08/2014 **Adoption Date:** 01/10/2006 The School Committee may conduct educational and recreational activities on school property and shall allow the use thereof by individuals and associations and business for educational, recreational, social, civic, and philanthropic activities as it deems appropriate. The affiliation of any such association with a religious organization shall not disqualify such association from being allowed such a use for such a purpose. The use of such property as a place of assemblage for citizens to hear candidates for public office shall be considered a civic purpose within the meaning of this section. The School Committee will establish rates (including custodial fees) for various classifications of eligible groups which desire to use school facilities. The superintendent will issue such other rules and regulations for use of school facilities as are necessary. Any group seeking to use school facilities shall comply with all state and federal laws. PASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS Upon application to the superintendent or his/her designee and upon producing proof of age or retirement, South Hadley residents 65 years or older or who are retired will be given free passes to South Hadley athletic events. **Policy References:** LEGAL REFS.: M.G.L. 71:71; 71:71B