Chesapeake Public Schools (CPS) facilities are designed and constructed to support the educational programs of the school district. When not being used for instructional purposes, extra-curricular activities, non-curricular student clubs, athletic events, or administrative purposes, facilities are available to the public for limited, short-term use.
As outlined in School Board Policy and Regulation 5-25, the School Board may permit the use of school property by members of the community for civic, cultural, and recreational activities subject to certain terms and conditions when such use will not impair the efficiency of the school and provided the use is for lawful purposes.
A facility use request may be denied when -
the previous usage was unsatisfactory
the account is delinquent
the activity is essentially a private gathering or dance
the event is not in the best interest of the school & community or would result in unacceptable risk.
In addition, the School Board reserves the right to refuse or revoke any application under certain circumstances. Please review School Board Policy 5-25 for more information.
Payment for all facility use fees is required in advance of the rental date by exempt and non-exempt organizations.
Rental requests submitted by non-exempt organizations are subject to the following-
Schools typically will not be available for rental during official school holidays. In addition, when schools are closed due to inclement weather, all facilities use agreements are canceled. Users are responsible for notifying their memberships.
