School district facilities and equipment will be made available to local nonprofit entities which promote cultural, educational, civic, community, or recreational activities. "Entity(ies)" will include organizations, groups and individuals and their agents. Such use will be permitted only when the use does not interfere with or disrupt the education program or a school-related activity, the use is consistent with state law, and will end no later than midnight. It is within the discretion of the board to allow for-profit entities to use school district facilities and equipment. The board reserves the right to deny use of the facilities and equipment to an entity. It is within the discretion of the superintendent to allow use of school district facilities and equipment on Sundays. The district follows procedures listed in policy 804.4, Security Measures, for visitors to buildings.
Entities that wish to use school district facilities or equipment must apply at the school office. It is the responsibility of the building principal to determine whether the school district facility or equipment requested is available and whether the application for use meets board policy and administrative regulations It is the responsibility of the superintendent and board secretary to provide application forms, obtain proof of insurance, and draw up the contract for use of school district facilities and equipment.
Use of school district facilities and equipment by entities will be supervised by a school district employee unless special prior arrangements are made with the superintendent. The school district employee will not accept a fee from the entity using school district facilities and equipment. If appropriate, the school district employee may be paid by the school district.
Entities that use school district buildings, or equipment, or sites must leave the building or site in the same condition it was in prior to its use. Inappropriate use of school district facilities and equipment may result in additional fees charged to, or the inability of, the entity to use school district facilities or equipment in the future.
Sponsored ICN user’s mission must be consistent with the mission of the school district. Costs associated with the use of the ICN will be passed on by the school district to the sponsored user.
Authorized users of the ICN will ensure their use of the ICN is consistent with their written mission. The ICN will not be used for profit making ventures. Authorized users may not resell time on the ICN. Entities that wish to use the school district’s ICN classroom to originate, receive or broadcast programming must follow the state scheduling requirements. It is recommended that entities that wish to use the school district’s ICN classroom to originate, receive, or broadcast programming, contact the school district’s ICN scheduler’s office to inform them of their needs.
It is the responsibility of the entities that wish to use the school district’s ICN classroom to originate, receive or broadcast programming in compliance with the law regarding authorized use of and content of the programming on the ICN. The school district assumes no responsibility or liability for entities using the ICN classroom in violation of the law, the authorized user’s mission or school district policy and its supporting administrative regulations. The school district reserves the right to charge all costs, including attorney fees, that may arise to the entity for the entity’s failure to comply with the law or school district policy and it’s supporting administrative regulations.
The board may allow entities, such as the Boy and Girl Scouts, 4-H and other non-profit organizations within the school district, to use the school district facilities and equipment without charge. While such entities may use the facilities and equipment without charge, they may be required to pay a custodial fee.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop a fee schedule for the board's approval and to develop administrative regulations regarding this policy.
| Legal Reference: | Iowa Code §§ 8D; 123.46; 276; 278.1(4); 279.8; 297.9-.11. |
| I.C. Iowa Code | Description |
|---|---|
| Iowa Code § 123.46 | Consumption/Intoxication in Public |
| Iowa Code § 276 | Community Education |
| Iowa Code § 278.1 | Power of Electors |
| Iowa Code § 279.8 | Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees |
| Iowa Code § 297 | School Houses/Sites |
| Iowa Code § 8D | ICN |
Cross References
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 705.04 | Expenditures for a Public Purpose |
| 705.04-R(1) | Expenditures for a Public Purpose - Use of Public Funds Regulation |
| 905.02 | Nicotine/Tobacco-Free Environment |
Approved: 02/20/23 Reviewed: 02/20/23 Revised: 06/16/14
