FILE:  KG-R2

COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES - APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Application for community use of district facilities shall be initiated at least two (2) weeks prior to the requested date. The applicant must complete and sign the "Building Use Contract". During the school year, the "Building Use Contract" shall be submitted to the building administrator who will forward it to the Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Facilities for final approval. Outside the school year, the contracts shall be initiated in the office of the Assistant Superintendent for Operations and Facilities.

Applications for the use of Filstrup Field or the Don Farnum Gymnasium at the high school shall also be approved and scheduled by the Athletic Director.

Applications for community use of kitchen facilities for the preparation and/or service of meals shall also be approved and scheduled by the current provider of Food Services.

Except for school sponsored groups, all applications of an athletic nature or a possible high risk event shall include a certificate of liability coverage for participants. The district will assist in helping potential renters to find coverage. The district may accept an agreement to hold the district harmless from any and all claims and liabilities from the use of the facility if the rental is of a non- athletic nature. Such decisions shall be made by the Superintendent or designee.

Applications shall include payment of 100% of the fee in advance of the event. Checks shall be made to the order of the "Benton Harbor Area Schools." Applications shall state the nature of the activity and the specific areas of the facility that are to be used. All other areas of the facility shall be OFF LIMITS during the activity.

A custodian, or responsible staff member of the facility, shall open and close all areas that are to be used.

If necessary, applications must include evidence that emergency municipal regulations, licenses, or fees have been or will be provided at no cost to the district.

 
ADOPTED: 5-14-91
REVISED: 2-11-92
 

The Benton Harbor Area Schools, Berrien County, Michigan