D.C. Code § 38-153
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§ 38-153. Coordination of municipal programs.
Official statutory text
(a) The Board of Education and the Mayor of the District of Columbia shall jointly develop procedures to assure the maximum coordination of educational and other municipal programs and services in achieving the most effective educational system and utilization of educational facilities and services to serve broad community needs. Such procedures shall cover such matters as:
(1) Design and construction of educational facilities to accommodate civic and community activities such as recreation, adult and vocational education and training, and other community purposes;
(2) Full utilization of educational facilities during nonschool hours for community purposes;
(3) Utilization of municipal services, such as police, sanitation, recreational, and maintenance services to enhance the effectiveness and stature of the school in the community;
(4) Arrangements for cost-sharing and reimbursements on school and community programs involving utilization of educational facilities and services; and
(5) Other matters of mutual interest and concern.
(b) The Board of Education may invite the Mayor of the District of Columbia or his designee to attend and participate in meetings of the Board on matters pertaining to coordination of educational and other municipal programs and services and on such other matters as may be of mutual interest.
(1) Design and construction of educational facilities to accommodate civic and community activities such as recreation, adult and vocational education and training, and other community purposes;
(2) Full utilization of educational facilities during nonschool hours for community purposes;
(3) Utilization of municipal services, such as police, sanitation, recreational, and maintenance services to enhance the effectiveness and stature of the school in the community;
(4) Arrangements for cost-sharing and reimbursements on school and community programs involving utilization of educational facilities and services; and
(5) Other matters of mutual interest and concern.
(b) The Board of Education may invite the Mayor of the District of Columbia or his designee to attend and participate in meetings of the Board on matters pertaining to coordination of educational and other municipal programs and services and on such other matters as may be of mutual interest.
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