Each classification defines the type of group that qualifies for its priority level and fee schedule. This page provides the detail needed to determine your group’s user classification. The classifications listed are in priority order for use of the district’s facilities.

Group I – District or school-oriented groups

• First Priority: District or school-related programs or activities and district or school-oriented groups that exist primarily because of the school program. It includes:
• curricular and extra-curricular student groups,
• the associated student body,
• PTSA,
• school booster clubs,
• staff unions or other staff groups, and
• district-convened citizen advisory groups.

Group II – City-sponsored youth activities via cities/school district interlocal agreements

• Second Priority: Cities with whom the district has a joint-use interlocal agreement. City adult recreation programs will be allowed based on annual approval by the district.

Group III – Non-profit youth organizations with members residing within the Lake Washington School District

• Third Priority: Local community non-profit youth organizations with a membership roster of at least 65 percent of members residing within the boundaries of Lake Washington School District. Examples include:
• Boys & Girls Club,
• YMCA and YWCA,
• youth sports leagues such as soccer leagues or Little League,
• Lake Washington Youth Ski Council,
• 4-H Club,
• Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts, and
• Camp Fire.

Group IV – Non-profit adult organizations with members residing within the Lake Washington School District; other city and state agencies

• Fourth Priority: Adult non-profit organizations that have as their prime focus the interests and needs of the local community and whose membership roster demonstrates at least 65 percent of its members reside within the boundaries of Lake Washington School District. This category also includes state and local agencies with which the district does not have a joint-use interlocal agreement. Examples, if they meet the 65 percent requirement, include:
  • community clubs,
  • League of Women Voters,
  • service clubs,
  • senior citizen groups, and
  • churches.

Group V – Other non-profit organizations

• Fifth Priority: Other non-profit organizations where less than 65 percent of its members reside within the boundaries of Lake Washington School District.

Group VI – Other adult organizations

• Sixth Priority: Private and commercial groups including semi-professional groups, private social groups, etc. Private groups are not permitted to use district facilities without the prior approval of the Superintendent. Commercial or semi-professional groups must receive approval of the Board of Directors.