| Genesee Intermediate School District |
| Bylaws & Policies |
7510 - USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES
The Board believes that District facilities should be made available for community purposes, provided that such use does not infringe on the original and necessary purpose of the property or interfere with the educational program of the schools and is harmonious with the purposes of this District.
The Board will permit the use of District facilities when such permission has been requested in writing by a responsible organization or a group of citizens and has been approved by the Superintendent/Designee.
Approval may be given for the following:
| A. | uses directly related to the District's programs and the operations of the District | |
| B. | meetings of employee associations | |
| C. | uses for voter registration and elections | |
| D. | uses and groups indirectly related to the District | |
| E. | departments or agencies of government | |
| F. | community organizations formed for charitable, civic, social, religious, recreational, and/or educational purposes | |
| G. | certified candidate(s) for public office and any recognized political party or organization for the purpose of conducting public discussions of public questions and issues |
Users shall abide by all District guidelines and rules regarding the use of District grounds and facilities and be liable for any damage incurred. Under no circumstances shall the grounds or facilities be used to raise funds for political purposes. The use of District grounds and facilities shall not be granted for private social functions and/or any purpose which is prohibited by law.
Should all or any part of the District's community be struck by a disaster, the Board shall make District grounds and/or facilities available for the housing, feeding, and care of victims or potential victims when requested by local, State, or Federal authorities. The Superintendent/Designee should meet with County and State officials responsible for disaster preparedness to establish an emergency operations and a bioterrorism plan in order to ensure that proper procedures are established to minimize confusion, inefficiency, and disruption of the educational program.
The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines for the granting of permission to use District facilities, including a schedule of fees. Such guidelines are to include the following:
| A. | Each user may be required to present evidence of the purchase of organizational liability insurance to the limit prescribed by District administrative guidelines. | |
| B. | Use of school equipment in conjunction with the use of school facilities must be requested specifically in writing, and may be granted by the procedure by which permission to use facilities is granted. The users of school equipment must accept liability for any damage or loss to such equipment that occurs while it is in their use. Where rules so specify, no item of equipment may be used except by a qualified operator. | |
| C. | Users shall be liable financially for damage to the facilities and for proper chaperonage. |
No liability shall attach to this District, any employee, officer, or member of this District specifically as a consequence of permitting access to these facilities.
Revised 1/10/06