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Policy KFC
The South Portland School Department playgrounds, fields, walkways and other outdoor areas are maintained through public funds. In order to provide for use of outdoor areas when school is not in session while keeping such areas in a condition appropriate for school activities, the Board adopts the following rules for public recreational use:
All use of school facilities by groups or organizations must be approved and conducted in accordance with the Board’s facilities use policy, KF.
Casual recreational use of school grounds is permitted between sunrise and sundown.
Casual use shall not interfere in any way with school activities or activities scheduled through the Board’s facilities use policy.
Children should be supervised by an adult at all times.
Bicycles and vehicles are limited to parking lots and paved roadways.
Snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) on school property at any time.
No smoking is allowed on school property.
No possession, use, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages or illegal substances is allowed.
No possession of weapons is allowed.
Litter must be placed in trash barrels.
Equipment is to be used properly.
The Superintendent or building administrator/designee may request the assistance of law enforcement as necessary to deal with persons violating this policy. Local law enforcement authorities will be asked to take notice of persons engaging in illegal or disruptive behavior or school grounds.
Members of the public engaging in recreational activities on outdoor areas of school property do so at their own risk.
Cross Reference: KI - Visitors to the Schools
Adopted: July 8, 2002
Revised and reclassified to KFC August 19, 2024
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