What We Do
Located in the vibrant, diverse Salem High School, the Salem Public Schools Department of Facilities and Grounds oversees 1.3 million sq. ft. of building space and 160 acres of outdoor space, including the newly renovated Bertram Field. Our committed staff consists of 30 custodians, two groundskeepers, one maintenance technician and one HVAC technician. Our mission is to provide a safe, clean, and healthy school environment for all students and staff.
Contact Us
- Director of Buildings and Grounds: Zissis Alepakis zalepakis@salemk12.org | M: (617) 285-4841
- Custodial Maintenance Foreperson: Patrick Hagen phagen@salemk12.org | M: (978) 854-2575
- Administrative Assistant: Theresa Lavorante tlavorante@salemk12.org | T: (978) 740-1143
Facilities Rental
SCHOOL COMMITTEE POLICY ON THE USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES BY NON-SCHOOL GROUPS
All applications for the use of school facilities must be filed (10) days before the event at the Building Services Office, Salem High School, 77 Willson Street, Salem, MA 01970. Telephone: 978-740-1143.
It is the policy of the Salem School Committee to encourage the use of School Department property by Salem community groups for worthwhile purposes when such uses do not conflict or interfere with school programs or with the activities of school-sponsored organizations.
Fees are assessed to groups using school facilities to substantially meet the related custodial, utility, and maintenance costs. The school department makes every effort to keep costs as low as possible.
Use of school facilities shall be limited to public gatherings which promote the general welfare. The School Committee is the final authority and judges whether the activity promotes the general welfare or is harmful to property.
The committee reserves the right to reject any or all requests for the use of school property.
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