| Big Walnut Local School District |
| Bylaws & Policies |
7510 - USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES
This Facility Use Plan is to be used for activities or events which are short term or for a duration of four (4) months or less.
Events or activities of a longer term will be reviewed and decided upon separately with the Board of Education on an individual, case-by-case basis.
School group usage takes precedent over other groups. This may require rescheduling and/or cancellation of usage by other groups.
Priorities For Use of Facilities Based on Availability
Facilities shall be assigned according to the following priority rankings:
| A. | Group I | |
| School groups participating in co-curricular activities | ||
| Examples: Theater, band, choral groups, interscholastic athletics, clubs related to curricular activities, student government, supervised recreation activities | ||
| There will be no charge if School District personnel are already on duty. | ||
| B. | Group II | |
| Nonprofit groups whose activities are student-related | ||
| Examples: Scouts, 4-H, community youth athletic programs, school support groups, booster groups, PTOs and State athletic functions | ||
| There will be no charge if School District personnel are already on duty. | ||
| C. | Group III | |
| Broad interest, nonprofit community groups whose benefits go to charity, local projects, or schools | ||
| Examples: Adult community, civic/service, churches, Big Walnut Alumni groups | ||
| There will be no charge if School District personnel are already on duty, unless required for operation of facility. | ||
| D. | Group IV | |
| Individual or community groups, with benefits going to the organization or individual | ||
| Examples: For profit organization, business/industry, recreational programs for adults, non-community business, private or parochial schools | ||
| Charges will be based upon the Board of Education approved rate. |
The Board of Education ("Board") encourages the proper community use of school facilities. It is necessary, however, to ensure that such use does not interfere with the regular school purposes or put a financial strain on the District. Therefore, specific regulations have been established.
The basic purpose of public school facilities is to provide the youth of the community a sound education program. However, the Board may grant use of school facilities upon payment of the prescribed fee, and subject to regulations, permit the use of school facilities for other Board-approved purposes.