[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Newington 9-23-1975
(§§ 10-20 to 10-24 of the 1974 Code). Amendments noted where
applicable.]
The Board of Education is hereby authorized to adopt rules and regulations
governing the use of public school buildings and any grounds, lawns, athletic
fields, play yards, walkways, driveways and parking lots related thereto,
hereinafter referred to as "school facilities." No such rule or regulation
shall be effective until after a public hearing is held thereon by the Board
of Education, warned in the manner of public hearings as required by § C-406
of the Town Charter.
The rules and regulations shall allow for the reasonable use of school
facilities by the public consonant with their primary educational function.
The purpose of such rules and regulations shall be to provide for the good
order, protection and security of school facilities and for protecting the
safety and peace of persons legitimately using such facilities.
The rules and regulations concerning the use of school facilities shall
be posted in conspicuous public places and shall be effective upon filing
with the Town Clerk.
The use of school facilities except in accordance with the rules and
regulations adopted and amended from time to time by the Board of Education
shall be unlawful. Conduct contrary to such rules and regulations shall be
unlawful.
