Facility Use Request

Groups requesting use of school buildings and facilities must use the 1330R facility request form.

Principals shall submit signed copies of the 1330R Facility Request Form to the Business Office with a notation of whether such uses have been approved or denied.

The use of school buildings, grounds, equipment, and facilities will be authorized by the Superintendent of Schools or designee in conformity with the following regulations governing their use as approved by the Board.

1. Application forms for the use of school facilities should be presented, within a reasonable time, to the principal for consideration. Once received at the Business Office, the requesting organization will receive an approval or denial letter.
2. The use of school facilities for school purposes or for school-related organizations have precedence.
3. Where custodial, security, audio-visual or other personnel is required for use, fees shall be charged to users according to Group.
4. All activities must be under competent adult supervision. In all cases, a designee of the Board of Education will be present. The group using the facilities will be responsible for any damage to the building or equipment.
5. Groups receiving permission are restricted to the dates and hours approved and to the building area and facilities specified, unless requested changes are approved by the Superintendent or designee. All school equipment on the premises shall remain in the charge and control of the building principal or responsible administrator, and shall not be used without the express written permission of the administrator.
6. Events with 200 people or more would require the applicant to contact the fire and police department to obtain the necessary coverage.
7. In the event of school closings or early dismissals, the facilities shall be unavailable. An exception will be made at the discretion of the Superintendent or designee.
8. Proper liability insurance will be required by all groups given permission to use school facilities, except where this coverage is already provided by the Board.
9. The Board will approve and periodically review a fee schedule for use of facilities.
10. The Superintendent or his/her designee reserves the right to revoke permission for use previously granted.

Administrators responsible for approving requests for use of school district facilities will use the following guidelines regarding the priority of usage of such facilities:

Facility Use Fees

Group I:  School-sponsored programs and activities; activities of school-related organizations

(e.g., PTO, Booster clubs, After Graduation Committees and similar organizations) 

1. There are no facility use fees for Group I.
2. The custodial and/or security fees shall be paid entirely by the Board of Education for school affairs sanctioned by the Board of Education.
3. Police and fire fees shall be paid directly to the town by the school-related or school-sponsored organization.

Group II:  Town department or town agency activities

(e.g., boy/girl scout groups and other youth groups or services as approved by the Superintendent)

1. There are no facility use fees for Group II.
2. The custodial and/or security fees shall be paid by the group.
3. Police and fire fees shall be paid directly to the town by the group.

Group III:  Activities of organizations located in Naugatuck

1. Facility use fees will be charged per Schedule F.
2. The custodial and/or security fees shall be paid by the organization.
3. Police and fire fees shall be paid directly to the town by the organization.

Group IV:  Activities of organizations located outside of Naugatuck

1. Facility use fees will be charged per Schedule F.
2. The custodial and/or security fees shall e paid by the organization.
3. Police and fire fees shall be paid directly to the town by the organization.

Restrictions on Use of School Facilities

The following restrictions shall apply and the following activities are prohibited to the use of school facilities:

1. Use of school property to individuals or organizations whose is are of a subversive nature.
2. Use of school buildings for games of chance for profit.
3. The granting of further use of premises to any person or organization which fails or refuses to pay for any damage sustained by its use.
4. Use for activities which engender racial or religious prejudices or which are inimical to democracy.
5. Illegal activities will not be tolerated.
6. Use or possession of tobacco, alcoholic beverages or unauthorized controlled substances shall not be permitted on school property.
7. Refreshments may not be prepared, served or consumed without the prior approval of the responsible administrator in accordance with the district's Wellness Policy.  Upon approval by the administrator, refreshments may be prepared, served and consumed only in designated areas.
8. Obscene advertising, decorations or materials shall not be permitted on school property.
9. Advertising, decorations or other materials that promote the use of illegal drugs, tobacco products or alcoholic beverages shall not be permitted.
10. Activities that are disruptive or violate fire code of the school environment are not permitted.

Any violation of this Policy or any applicable Administrative Regulations may result in permanent revocation of the privilege to use school facilities against the organization and/or individuals involved.

Facilities	Group III Daily Fee	Group IV Daily Fee	Group III School Year Monthly Fee	Group III Summer Monthly Fee	Group IV School Year Monthly Fee	Group IV Summer Monthly Fee
High School Auditorium	300	600	to be negotiated	to be negotiated	to be negotiated	to be negotiated
High School Gym	100	200	200	300	400	600
High School Cafeteria	50	100	200	300	400	600
High School Kitchen	25	50	0	0	0	0
High School Classroom	20	40	200	300	400	600
High School Music Room	50	100	0	0	0	0
High School Pool	150	300	0	0	0	0
High School Field	100	200	0	0	0	0
Middle School Auditorium	100	200	200	300	400	600
Middle School Gym	100	200	200	300	400	600
Middle School Cafeteria	50	100	200	300	400	600
Middle School Kitchen	25	50	0	0	0	0
Middle School Classroom	20	40	200	300	400	600
Elementary/Intermediate Auditorium	50	100	200	300	400	600
Elementary/Intermediate Gym	50	100	200	300	400	600
Elementary/Intermediate Cafeteria	50	100	200	300	400	600
Elementary/Intermediate Kitchen	25	50	0	0	0	0
Elementary/Intermediate Classroom	20	40	200	300	400	600