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Board OKs recurring auditorium use at Airline High School for religious meetings
Summary
The board approved a recurring after-hours auditorium use request from Jehovah's Witnesses for two multi-day events (October and February); staff confirmed the group submitted hold-harmless and insurance documentation that met board policy.
District staff told the board that the Jehovah's Witnesses request recurring use of Airline High School auditorium for a three-day event in October and a four-day event in February. Speaker 1 said the organization submits a hold-harmless agreement and a certificate of insurance and that the fee schedule for each use appears on the circulated sheet.
Board members confirmed this is a continuing association with no prior issues; Speaker 5 asked specifically whether the group carries general liability insurance or only a hold-harmless agreement. Speaker 1 replied, "They have the insurance," and said the group's coverage meets board requirements. Members briefly discussed the district's minimum coverage (exchange referenced $1,000,000 and $2,000,000 during the discussion).
After those confirmations, Speaker 3 moved to approve the extended facility usage agreement as recommended; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The board did not add further conditions during the meeting.
Why it matters: The approval permits community religious groups to use school facilities after hours when they meet liability requirements. The board emphasized insurance compliance when approving recurring events.
