General Rules for Facility Use

1.    The district requires a member of its staff to be on the premises whenever a facility is in use.  Additional specialized staff may be required if school equipment and/or kitchen facilities will be used.  Use of the school’s auditorium audio or visual equipment may require hiring a stage manager employed by the school.

2.    Buildings are closed to community groups by 10:00 p.m., unless an exception is approved by the Community Services Coordinator or building principal.

3.    No user may alter school property or equipment, and school property or equipment may be utilized or moved only with specific prior permission.  The group using the facility will be responsible for reimbursing the district, in an amount to be determined by the district, for loss of or damage to school property or equipment while in use by the group.

4.    No food or drink will be allowed in any of the district’s auditoriums or gymnasiums.  Rooms should be left in the condition in which they were found.  Fees will be charged for excess cleaning as needed.  Each group contact is responsible for enforcing this rule.

5.    Only soft-soled shoes will be allowed on the HSE auditorium stage and each building’s gymnasium floors, in order to maintain optimum condition of these facilities.  All facilities will be scheduled, taking into account the size and needs of each group and the proper maintenance and care of each facility.  In certain circumstances, a particular activity may be barred from taking place in a facility as a result of previous damage to the facility, or potential harm to participants or property.

6.    Please see the “Responsibilities” web page for specific responsibilities.  Violations by user groups may result in the denial of future requests by that group for use of school property.

Abuse of Facilities

In the event that misuse of facilities, misconduct of individuals or groups, or other abuse of the privileges extended is reported to the building principal and the Community Service Coordinator, the district may take action considered appropriate.  This may include but is not limited to: suspension of license to use facilities, requiring replacement of the group contact person, requiring reimbursement for damages or extra expenses incurred and denial of future requests for use of school property.