Joint use

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-015094",
  "term": "Joint use",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "The use of school district controlled, owned or utilized facilities by a nondistrict entity or the use of nonschool owned property, such as a library or park or athletic facility, by a school. There are five types of entities that constitute joint users: 1.) Individuals: Persons, generally residents of a community, who have access to exterior spaces, such as play equipment, athletic fields or courts, and open space for personal use. 2.) Civic Groups: Individuals, groups or organizations, who seek occasional use of school buildings and grounds for activities or events such as polling stations, community meetings and special events. 3.) Other Public Agencies: A public agency that is not part of the school district that may offer programs, need to lease space and offer no program connection to the school and/or may seek joint development with ongoing joint programming. 4.) Private Nonprofit Organizations: The use of school buildings and/or grounds by a nonprofit organization such as after-school programs, health clinics or adult education classes. 5.) Private For-Profit Corporations: The use of school building and/or grounds by a private for-profit corporation, either for education-related work like a private testing service or unrelated work like private offices.",
  "subject": "Health and safety",
  "references": [
    "School Siting Guidelines Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/joint-use/"
}