NORTH PENN SCHOOL DISTRICT
School Board Policy
1330
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
Reference: Administrative Regulation #1330
Use of School Facilities and Equipment
Use of School Facilities
It is the intention of the board that school facilities shall be available for use by the community in
accord with appropriate state and federal laws. Community groups shall be permitted to use school
facilities when such uses will not interfere with school district programs, will not constitute a public
nuisance, do not have a history of abuse of facilities, or represent excessive use by a single
organization. Groups will be denied meeting facilities if they advocate or promote a philosophy which
would provide a threat to the health, safety, or welfare of students or staff; or if such use could bring
danger to school facilities. Allowing the use of school district facilities does not represent an
endorsement of program or philosophy by the district. Any use of school facilities will be contingent
upon availability of custodial staff and/or security personnel and acceptable monitors.
It is also the intention of the Board of School directors that certain High School facilities shall be
available for use by the community on Sundays.
Violation of the rules and regulations of the school district promulgated in connection with the use of
school facilities and equipment will result in immediate cancellation of the privilege granted to use
facilities and/or equipment. Costs for repair or replacement of lost or damaged property and the cost
of extra services shall be charged to the responsible organization. Authorized school personnel shall
have free access to all facilities at all times.
Fees
A schedule of fees shall be developed by the superintendent. Consideration shall be made of
operational expenses, and in the case of Class 5, 6 and 7, a fair return on the investment in the
facilities.
All groups using the North Penn High School Facilities on Sundays will be required to pay user fees
and Support Staff fees according to a separate schedule, developed by the superintendent, for those
activities.
Insurance
Where required, the lessee will provide a certificate of insurance from an insurance company
authorized to do business in Pennsylvania according to the prescribed format.
Application and Approval
Application for the use of school facilities or equipment shall be made according to procedures
developed by the superintendent in conformity with board policy. Approval is granted and appropriate
notification made when the application is in order and the proposed use is in compliance with board
policy.
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Hours
Buildings and grounds are not available for community use during the hours when school is in
session. School buildings are not available on Sundays (except as listed above) and/or the following
school district holidays: New Year’s (2), President’s Day (1), Easter (2), Memorial Day (1),
Independence Day (1), Labor Day (1), Thanksgiving (2), Christmas (2).
Use Definitions
Class 1
– North Penn School District sponsored events or any organization related
to the school district.
– Student activities sponsored by the district.
– Parent-teacher activities directly related to school activities or child
welfare.
Class 2
– Registration of voters and elections at the request of County Board of
Elections.
– Official meetings and events sponsored by any of the district’s
component governing bodies (borough council, board of commissioners
or supervisors).
– Official meetings of district civic associations.
Class 3
– Events held by nonprofit organizations where no admission is charged,
collection is taken or donation is requested.
Class 4
– Events held by nonprofit organizations where admission is charged,
collection is taken or donation is requested.
Class 5
– Events held by commercial organizations where no admission is
charged or collection is taken.
Class 6
– Events held by commercial organizations where admission is charged.
Class 7
– Special use of school district facilities by commercial or non-commercial
uses not specified in Classes 1 through 6 must be approved by a
majority of the board of school directors at an official action meeting.
NPHS Sunday Activities
Booster Organization – An organization that promotes, assists, or augments a co-curricular
program sponsored by North Penn School District.
Community Organization – A non-profit community, civic or service organization with a
physical address within the borders of the North Penn School District.
Non-Community Organization – A non-profit (IRS 501(c)(3)community, civic or service
organization with a physical address outside the boundaries of the North Penn School
District.
For Profit Organization – An organization that has not been granted a 501(c)(3) status under
the internal revenue code or one that does not fit into any of the other three categories.
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Fee Schedule
Class 1
– No rental fee required / School district insurance required
Class 2
– Rental & Support Staff fees as scheduled.
requested.
Insurance certificate
Class 3
– Rental & Support Staff fees as scheduled.
requested or required. *
Insurance certificate
Class 4, 5, 6, 7
– Rental & Support Staff fees as scheduled. / Insurance certificate
required.
* For activities where there are games and/or food dispensed for money.
NPHS Sunday Activities:
Booster Organization and Community Use – Rental & Support Staff fees as scheduled/
Insurance certificate required.
Non-Community Use - Rental & Support Staff fees as scheduled/Iinsurance certificate
required.
For Profit Use - Rental & Support Staff fees as scheduled/ Insurance certificate
required.
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