Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 332 § 332.172 — Use of
Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 332 ·
Oregon Code § 332.172·Enacted ·Last updated March 01, 2026
Statute Text
Use of
school buildings and grounds for civic and recreational purposes; fee; rules.
(1) The district school board may
permit the use of school buildings and grounds for civic and recreational
purposes, including use for:
(a) Supervised
recreational activities;
(b) Meeting
places for discussion of all subjects and questions which in the judgment of
the residents may relate to the educational, political, economic, artistic and
moral interests of the residents, giving equal rights and privileges to all
religious denominations and political parties; and
(c) Such other
proper purposes as may be determined by the board.
(2) The district
school board may appoint a special supervising officer to have charge of the
buildings and grounds, preserve order, protect school property and do all
things necessary in the capacity of a peace officer to carry out the provisions
of this section.
(3) The district
school board may establish a schedule of fees and collect fees pursuant to the
schedule for use of school buildings and grounds and other facilities,
including but not limited to gymnasium equipment, swimming pools, athletic
fields and tennis courts.
(4) Expenses for
light, heat, janitor services and services of the special supervising officer
provided in connection with use of buildings and grounds under this section
which are not covered by the fees charged under subsection (3) of this section
shall be paid out of the county or special school funds of the district in the
same manner that other similar services are paid.
(5) The district
school board shall make rules governing the use of school buildings and grounds
under this section. [1965 c.100 §144; 1983 c.350 §170; 1993 c.45 §49; 1995
c.660 §48; 2011 c.313 §10]
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Key Points
01Part of Oregon statutory law
02Referenced as Oregon Code § 332.172
03Subject to legislative amendments
04Consult a licensed attorney for application to specific cases
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