Board weighs Pickleball group’s request for exclusive court access and asks for upgrades record, agreement and nonprofit documentation

Board members resumed discussion of Pickleball’s proposed extension and upgrades. Legal guidance presented earlier requires the district to charge fair market value when an outside organization seeks exclusive access to school property; the Pickleball group currently pays between $500 and $1,000 per year, which board members said appears low for exclusive, 24/7 access.

Members asked staff to obtain a detailed list of upgrades the Pickleball group had made and to indicate which improvements would remain the district’s property if the group left. Board members asked for a copy of the current agreement and for clarification of the group’s entity status (nonprofit classification type), noting the distinction between different nonprofit classifications that affect fees. Suggestions included exploring scheduling accommodations, keys controlled by the district with renter responsibility during reserved periods, or raising the district’s class‑2 rate to reflect exclusive use.

Why it matters: The district must balance community partnerships with equitable public access and legal requirements to charge fair market value for exclusive use. The board directed staff to gather upgrade records, the current agreement and entity documentation to inform any fee or access decision.