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Board takes first reading on facilities-use policy that would allow superintendent-authorized alcohol at select events

North Marion SD 15 Board of Education · January 27, 2026
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Summary

In a first reading, the district presented proposed changes to community-use policy to allow superintendent-approved alcohol at isolated event areas; staff said an administrative rule with vendor, insurance and OLCC requirements is being developed to mitigate risk.

The board reviewed a first reading of a revised community-use policy that would retain a broad prohibition on alcohol, marijuana and tobacco on district property while allowing the superintendent to authorize alcohol in specific circumstances with an application and procedural review. The superintendent said the policy change was prompted by an approach from a minor-league baseball team seeking to use the district field, which would rely on alcohol sales to be…

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