905.1 - Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment
905.1 - Community Use of School District Facilities & EquipmentSchool district facilities and equipment will be made available to local nonprofit entities which promote cultural, educational, civic, community, or recreational activities. "Entity(ies)" will include organizations, groups and individuals and their agents. Such use will be permitted only when the use does not interfere with or disrupt the education program or a school-related activity, the use is consistent with state law. It is within the discretion of the board to allow for-profit entities to use school district facilities and equipment. The board reserves the right to deny use of the facilities and equipment to an entity. It is within the discretion of the superintendent to allow use of school district facilities and equipment on Sundays.
Entities who wish to use school district facilities or equipment must apply at the superintendent's office. It is the responsibility of the board secretary or superintendent to determine whether the school district facility or equipment requested is available and whether the application for use meets board policy and administrative regulations. It is the responsibility of the superintendent and board secretary to provide application forms, obtain proof of insurance, and draw up the contract for use of school district facilities and equipment.
Use of school district facilities and equipment by entities will be supervised by a school district employee unless special prior arrangements are made with the superintendent. The school district employee will not accept a fee from the entity using school district facilities and equipment. If appropriate, the school district employee may be paid by the school district.
Entities that use school district buildings or sites must leave the building or site in the same condition it was in prior to its use. Entities that use school district equipment must return the equipment in the same working condition it was in prior to its use. Inappropriate use of school district facilities and equipment may result in additional fees charged to, or the inability of, the entity to use school district facilities or equipment in the future.
(The school district will sponsor education related organizations' use of the ICN upon approval of the superintendent.) Sponsored ICN users mission must be consistent with the mission of the school district. Costs associated with the use of the ICN will be passed on by the school district to the sponsored user.
Authorized users of the ICN will ensure their use of the ICN is consistent with their written mission. The ICN will not be used for profit making ventures. Authorized users may not resell time on the ICN. Entities that wish to use the school district's ICN classroom to originate, receive or broadcast programming must follow the state scheduling requirements. However, it is recommended that entities that wish to use the school district's ICN classroom to originate receive, or broadcast programming contact the school district's ICN scheduler's office to inform them of their needs.
It is the responsibility of the entities that wish to use the school district's ICN classroom to originate, receive or broadcast programming in compliance with the law regarding authorized use of and content of the programming on the ICN. The school district assumes no responsibility or liability for entities using the ICN classroom in violation of the law, the authorized user's mission or school district policy and its supporting administrative regulations. The school district reserves the right to charge all costs, including attorney fees, that may arise to the entity for the entity's failure to comply with the law or school district policy and it’s supporting administrative regulations.
The board may allow entities, such as the Boy and Girl Scouts and 4-H, to use the school district facilities and equipment without charge. While such entities may use the facilities and equipment without charge, they may be required to pay a custodial fee.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop a fee schedule for the board’s approval and to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 8D; 276; 278.1(4); 279.8; 288; 297.9-.11 (2003)
751 I.A.C. 14.
1982 Op. Att'y Gen. 561
1940 Op. Att'y Gen. 232
1936 Op. Att'y Gen. 196
Cross Reference: 704 Revenue
Approved 7/10/89
Reviewed 12/13/21
Revised 12/12/11
905.1E1- Use of School Facilities Application Form
905.1E1- Use of School Facilities Application Form1. Requests for the use of school facilities should be made and approved by the Superintendent at least one week in advance.
Organizations wanting to rent or use the building must be from within the school district.
2. In all cases of use by groups other than the district, that group is responsible for providing supervision of a responsible nature, having proper insurance, and accepting responsibility for any damage to the physical or field facilities which may occur.
3. The Board of Education and administration shall not be responsible for any articles of clothing, equipment or money that is left in rooms, closets, lockers or other areas of the building. The board further will not be responsible for any article borrowed or voluntarily loaned to the district, its employees, agents or pupils, unless the borrowing or loan be specifically approved by the superintendent or the board.
4. School activities will take precedence if a conflict arises.
5. Facilities are to be left in as good a condition as before being used.
a. Floors swept and wet mopped when food and/or beverages dispensed.
b. Equipment used should be replaced and cleaned if necessary.
c. Lights turned off and all doors checked and locked when leaving.
d. Any refuse, garbage, etc. should be disposed of as per instructions from custodian.
e. No smoking or alcoholic beverages in the buildings or anywhere on the school
grounds.
f. No street shoes will be allowed on the gym floor, unless authorized by the Board of Education or administration.
6. Should use of school facilities require extra working hours, the user will pay the school district according to the employees over-time rate. The school will reimburse the employee accordingly. (ie. Custodial Fee)
7. Facility Usage will require a security deposit of $50. Cost accrued to the District beyond the rental fee may be taken from the security deposit. Should the user complete the rental agreement without addition fees, the security deposit will be returned in its entirety.
8. Facility Usage will require a fee of $5 per hour, not to exceed $50 per use.
9. Requests of equipment with facility rental (ie. tables, chairs, balls, extension cords) will require a minimum charge of $10 per use. The user is responsible for the cost of replacement if items are lost or damaged.
10. Requests of equipment without facility rental (equipment only) requires a minimum fee of $10 per use.
STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE
The undersigned applicant makes application for the use of the school building designated below. Please refer to Policy 905.1 to determine the proper use of school facilities. The applicant is responsible for enforcing these regulations.
The undersigned, hereafter referred to as "organization," states that it shall hold the Janesville Consolidated School District, hereafter referred to as "district," harmless from any and all damages and claims that may arise by reason of any negligence on the part of the organization or the district, and its officers, employees or agents, in the use by the organization of any facilities owned by the district. In case any action is brought therefore against the district or any of its officers, employees or agents, the organization shall assume full responsibility for the legal defense thereof, and upon its failure to do so on proper notice, the district reserves the right to defend such action and to charge all costs, including attorneys' fees, to the organization.
Organization making application: ______________________________________________________
Person making application: _____________________________________ Date:______________
School Facility &/or Equipment Used: _________________________________________________
Purpose: ____________________________________________________________________________
Date: ______________________________ Hours: _______________________________________
I have read the policy Community Use of School District Buildings & Sites & Equipment” and, as the person responsible for the group, agree to abide by the policies as stated. I realize failure to abide by the policies may result in suspension of facility use privileges.
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Signature of applicant Date
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Deposit $______ Facility Fee $_______ Custodial Fee $__________
Approved_____ Not Approved _____ _______________________________________
Superintendent’s Signature
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Athletic Director Signature
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Facilities Signature
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Business Office(Keeps Original)
Fee is due when the above request is made.
After action taken, a copy will be returned to the applicant.
Approved 4/12/93
Reviewed 12/13/21
Revised 12/12/11
905.1R1 - Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment Regulation
905.1R1 - Community Use of School District Facilities & Equipment Regulation1. Alcoholic beverages will not be brought to or consumed in the school district facilities or grounds.
2. Smoking is prohibited in school district facilities or on school district grounds.
3. After a school district facility or site has been used by an entity, cleaning, including restoring the facility or site to the condition it was in prior to its use, will be done by employees assisted by a committee from the entity. The fee charged to the entity for the use of the facility or site will include these costs. However, if excessive costs are involved in cleaning or otherwise restoring the facility or site to the condition it was in prior to its use, the board reserves the right to charge the entity for these excessive costs.
4. After school district equipment has been used by an entity, the equipment must be returned to the school district in the condition it was in prior to its use. The fee charged to the entity for the use of the equipment will include these costs. However, if excessive costs are involved in restoring the equipment to the condition it was in prior to its use, the board reserves the right to charge the entity for these excessive costs.
5. Entities are required to stay within the area of the school district facility or site and use only the school district equipment authorized by the school district for use by the entity. Other school district facilities, sites, or areas in the school district building or equipment are off limits to the entity.
6. A cancellation after the facility or equipment is made ready for the entity will be charged at the full rate. Cancellations made prior to that time will be charged a minimum cancellation fee or the costs incurred to the school district in anticipation of the entity's use, whichever is greater.
Approved 12/11/95
Reviewed 12/13/21
Revised_12/12/11____
905.1R2 - ICN Room Use Regulation
905.1R2 - ICN Room Use RegulationThe ICN is a statewide telecommunications network designed primarily to enhance learning opportunities for students, employees and board members. The school district recognizes that it is not the only authorized user of the ICN and other users will frequently be using the school district's ICN facilities. Sponsored and authorized users of the ICN must comply with state and federal law in using the ICN.
The media specialist is responsible for coordinating ICN classroom use. Requests for use of the ICN classroom by employees for the educational program are filed with the media specialist.
It is the responsibility of the entity using the ICN classroom to comply with the requirements of the law and school district policy and its supporting administrative regulations.
1. The ICN is a limited access network and sponsored or authorized users cannot use the system for profit making ventures.
2. The use must be consistent with the mission of the sponsored or authorized user.
3. Users cannot resell time on the ICN.
4. Sponsored and authorized users are responsible for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Iowa Civil Rights Act. Sponsored and authorized users are responsible for making the necessary accommodations and are responsible for obtaining and paying for needed interpreters or interpretive equipment.
5. Sponsored and authorized users are required to stay within the ICN classroom and use the most direct route to the ICN classroom. Other school district facilities, sites, areas in a the school district building or equipment are off limits to the authorized users.*
6. After regular school hours, the charge for use of the ICN room is $12.50. (The maximum hourly rate school districts can charge for use of the facilities is $12.50 per hour. This is for use of the room, not the ICN. This cost reimburses the school district for its administrative, custodial, etc. costs for the room's usage.)
7. The ICN will be available Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
8. The sponsored or authorized user is responsible for all site and site usage charges.
9. A school district employee will be present in the school district facility while the ICN is in use.*
10. Food and drink is not permitted in the ICN room.*
11. First time use of the ICN will require prior training and should be organized through the school district ICN scheduler at 987-2581.
12. Use or transmission of copyrighted material, without prior approval of the copyright holder, is strictly prohibited. Appropriate use of the
copyrighted material is the responsibility of the sponsored or authorized user, not the school district.
13. The school district reserves the right to amend these rules as necessary to reflect the ICN's usage and changes at the state or federal level.
14. The school district reserves the right to charge all costs, including attorneys' fees, that may arise to the authorized user for the sponsored or authorized user's failure to comply with the law, board policy and administrative regulations.
Items with an asterisk are not legal requirements but are items that should be considered when writing an ICN room usage regulation.
Approved__10/11/05___________
Reviewed_12/13/21 _____________
Revised_______________