The buildings, sites, and equipment of the school district will be made available for a fee to local nonprofit entities which promote cultural, educational, civic, community, or recreational activities. Such use will be permitted only when the use does not interfere with or disrupt the education program or school-related activity and the use is consistent with state law. It is within the discretion of the board to allow for-profit entities to use school district buildings and sites. The board reserves the right to deny use of the buildings and sites and the equipment to any group. Organizations, individuals, and other entities who wish to use the school district property must apply at the superintendent's office. It shall be the responsibility of the board secretary or superintendent to determine whether the school district facility requested is available and whether the application for use meets board policy and administrative regulations. It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent and board secretary to provide application forms and draw up the contract for use of school district property. Activities in the school district buildings and sites shall be supervised by an employee of the school district. The employee shall not accept a fee from the user. If appropriate, the school district employee may be paid by the school district which will be reimbursed by the user. It shall be 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 276; 278.1 (4); 279.8; 288; 297.9-.11(2005). 1982 Op. Att’y. Gen. 561. 1940 Op. Att’y.Gen. 232. 1936 Op. Att’y. Gen. 196. Cross Reference: 704 Revenue
Approved January 9, 2006 Reviewed February 8, 2021 Revised October 3, 2016
Please see Rental Form below.