Outline of the state of West Virginia
State
West Virginia
Authorized and Encouraged

Category
Community Use of Public School Facilities

Category
Community Use of Public School Facilities

State law encourages and/or incentivizes the community use of school buildings and property for recreation or other purposes.

West Virginia Code 18-5A-2. Local school improvement councils; election.

(l) In order to promote innovations and improvements in the environment for teaching and learning at the school, a school improvement council shall receive cooperation from the school in implementing policies and programs it may adopt to: (1) Encourage the involvement of parent(s), guardian(s) or custodian(s) in their child’s educational process and in the school; (2) Encourage businesses to provide time for their employees who are parent(s), guardian(s) or custodian(s) to meet with teachers concerning their child’s education; (3) Encourage advice and suggestions from the business community; (4) Encourage school volunteer programs and mentorship programs; (5) Foster utilization of the school facilities and grounds for public community activities; (6) Encourage students to adopt safe and healthy lifestyles; and (7) Communicate to students the common skills and attributes sought by employers in prospective employees.

Policy Type
Statute