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Subcommittee recommends amended building-permit policy allowing free youth use of schools with staffing exception
Summary
The Springfield City Building and Maintenance Subcommittee voted to recommend that the full school committee approve changes to the district's building-permit policy that clarify free access for youth-serving groups except when paid personnel are required.
The Springfield City Building and Maintenance Subcommittee voted Wednesday to recommend that the full school committee approve an amended building-permit policy that clarifies community access to school facilities for youth-serving groups.
The change would permit youth-serving entities to use Springfield Public Schools facilities, including athletic fields, at no cost except when the event requires school personnel to be present. The subcommittee approved the recommendation by roll call vote; one member was absent.
Madam Superintendent, presenting the amendment to the subcommittee, said the…
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