Riverside Local School District
Bylaws & Policies
 

7510 - USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIES

The Board of Education believes that the grounds and facilities of this District 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 grounds and 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.

District grounds and facilities shall be available for the below-listed uses. When there are competing interests, approval will be given according to the following priorities:

 A.uses directly related to the schools and the operations of the schools
 B.uses and groups indirectly related to the schools
 C.meetings of employee associations
 D.uses for voter registration and elections
 E.departments or agencies of the municipal government
 F.other governmental agencies
 G.community organizations or groups of individuals formed for charitable, civic, social, religious, recreational, and educational purposes
 H.commercial or profit-making organizations or individuals offering services for profit

Facilities shall also be made available to any certified candidate for public office and any recognized political party or organization for the purpose of conducting public discussions of public questions and issues. The facilities shall be free of charge and available only after regular school hours. 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 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, at no charge, for the housing, feeding, and care of victims or potential victims when requested by local, State, or Federal authorities. The Superintendent should meet with the Logan County Disaster Agency to establish a disaster preparedness plan in order to ensure that proper procedures are established to minimize confusion, inefficiency, and disruption of the educational program. (R.C. 5915.02-08)

The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines for the granting of permission to use District facilities including a schedule of fees which, together with the costs used to determine such fees, must be approved by the Board. Such guidelines are to include the following:

 A.Each user shall 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, or any of its employees and officers, specifically as a consequence of permitting access to these facilities.

 

Guidelines for Use of School Facilities

To make the school buildings and grounds available for community use, protect school property, limit liability risks, and keep the cost of renting the school grounds and facility to a minimal amount, the following facility use rules need to be adhered to:

 A.Arrive and leave at your scheduled time.
 B.Stay in the area agreed upon.
 C.Do not roam the school facility.
 D.All children must have adult supervision.
 E.Keep your area clean, if you make a mess clean it up.
 F.No smoking in facility.
 G.No alcohol or drugs permitted on school property.
 H.No food or drinks allowed in the gym.
 I.All school property, furniture, and equipment should be left as it was found.
 J.All accidents requiring medical attention that occur during community use of school facilities must be reported to school authorities.
 K.The school is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property.
 L.School functions, district use, and activities involving students attending Riverside schools take priority over other community uses.
 M.Community users may be required to furnish a certificate of liability insurance.
 N.Use of school facilities may be denied to groups that may be damaging or detrimental to the best interests of the school or the school district.
 O.Activity organizers will be held responsible for the actions of activity participants and any damage sustained to school property as the result of the activity.

I have read and understand the above rules:

Signature ______________________________________________________________________

Date(s) of Rental ________________________________________________________________

Transportation/Maintenance Supervisor _________________________________________

 

CONTRACT FOR USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES
 

This agreement, made and entered into this ____ day of __________________, 20____, by and between the Board of Education of Riverside Local District, Logan County, Ohio and hereinafter designated as "first party" and ____________________________, hereafter designated as "second party", hereby agrees to pay the "first party", the sum of $__________ per day for use of the following school facilities:
 
 

Rental Rates
   

o Baseball Diamond

$ 50.00

Date(s) of Rental ___________________

o Old Football Stadium & Field

$ 50.00

____________________________________

o New Football Stadium, Track & Field

$200.00

____________________________________

o Softball Field

$ 50.00

Starting Time_____ Ending Time_____

o Elementary Gymnasium

$ 50.00

  

Total__________________

o HS Gymnasium

$200.00

  

o Kitchen/Auditeria

$ 50.00

  

o Individual Rooms

$ 50.00

  
     

R.C. 3319.79: Any organization or group of citizens permitted to use the properties specified school be responsible for any damage done them over and above the ordinary wear, and shall, if required, pay the actual expense incurred for janitor services, lights and heat.
 

1962 OAG 3138: Board of Education may permit the use of school property for public meetings and recreational purposes, but such boards are not liable in tort for any damages to persons injured while on such school property, regardless of whether such persons are, or are not, members of a group having permission to use the property.
 

*The board reserves the right to require the submission of proof of liability insurance (special events).
 

Signed: First Party

Signed: Second Party
   

_______________________________________

__________________________________________

Principal

President, Director, Sponsor
 

_______________________________________

__________________________________________

Maintenance Supervisor

President, Director, Sponsor
   

_______________________________________

__________________________________________

Treasurer

Name of Insurance Company
   

_______________________________________

  

Superintendent

  

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There is no charge to a school related group, other than custodial fees at time and a half, plus fringe benefits (medical, retirement, etc.) if a custodian is not already on duty.
   

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Community nonprofit groups, whose membership is made up primarily of persons from within the Riverside Local School District, will be charged one half (1/2) of rental rates.
   

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Use of the kitchen requires hiring a school cook to be present during all hours kitchen is in use. Cost of hiring a cook(s) is not included in rates shown.
   

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Custodial fees are not included in the above rates. Use of facilities requires a custodian to be on duty thirty (30) minutes before the activity, during the activity, and thirty (30) minutes after the event has concluded.
   

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In order to encourage recreational and other education-related programs in the school community, the fee schedule may be reduced or waived at the discretion of the Superintendent.
   

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In rare instances only will the new football stadium and high school gym be rented out.
   

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The Superintendent may limit use of rental facilities during extenuating circumstances (flood, drought, snowstorms, etc.)

R.C. 3313.75 - .79, 3501.29
P.L. 98-377

Revised 9/19/02