7510 - USE OF DISTRICT FACILITIESIn order to assure a close relationship between the Lakewood Board of Education and the Lakewood community, it shall be the policy of the Board of Education to grant and encourage maximum use of school facilities as provided by law.
The Lakewood Board of Education encourages community use of school facilities during non-instructional hours. Gymnasiums, classrooms, auditoriums, etc. will be made available to the public at a reasonable cost to the user, and in some cases, without cost. Such use shall not interfere with the regular education program.
It is understood that convenient access to school properties may need to be limited in those instances when it is necessary to assure protection of school property or the safety of citizens and students, or for control of students, or for control of student behavior.
Charges shall be made to organized groups according to the schedule of fees approved by the Board. The Superintendent or designee shall establish such rules and regulations as needed to implement this policy as well as to assure the preservation of School District property.
The Board will permit the use of District grounds and facilities when such permission has been requested in writing by a responsible organization or a group of citizens and has been approved by the Superintendent or designee.
District grounds and facilities shall be available for the below-listed uses. When there are competing interests, approval will be given according to the following priorities:
Category 1: Lakewood Student Groups
Category 2: Lakewood Community Groups Affiliated with the Schools
Category 3: Lakewood Community Nonprofit Groups
Category 4: Lakewood Private Nonprofit Groups
Category 5: Commercial Users/Non-Resident Groups
Users shall abide by all District guidelines and rules regarding the use of District grounds and facilities and be liable for any damage incurred. Under no circumstances shall the grounds or facilities be used to raise funds for a political campaign.
Should all or any part of the District’s community be struck by a disaster, the Board shall make District grounds and/or facilities available, at no charge, for the housing, feeding, and care of victims or potential victims when requested by local, State, or Federal authorities. The Superintendent or designee should meet with the Mayor or designee (local governing body) to establish a disaster preparedness plan in order to ensure that proper procedures are established to minimize confusion, inefficiency, and disruption of the educational program. (R.C. 5915.02-08)
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative guidelines for the granting of permission to use District facilities including a schedule of fees which, together with the costs used to determine such fees, must be approved by the Board.
The Board shall not be liable for any damage done or occasioned by failure to keep District facilities in repair and shall not be liable for any damage arising from acts or negligence of other Grantees of the Premises or other owners or occupants of the adjoining or contiguous properties. Unless caused by the continued failure of the Board to comply with its obligations, within a reasonable time after receipt of notice of such failure from Grantee. Except where the same may be caused by or result from negligence of the Board, its agents or employees, the Board shall not be held responsible for an is hereby relieved from any and all liability by reason of any injury, loss or damage to any person or property in or about the Premises, however caused, whether the loss, injury or damage be the property of Grantee or persons in its employ or any other person whomever. Grantee agrees to indemnify and save harmless the Board from and against any and all claims and demands of third persons (including, but not limited to, those for death, for personal injury, or for loss of or damage to property) arising directly or indirectly out of or in connection with Grantee’s occupancy or use of the Premises, or as a result of any acts or omissions of Grantee or its respective licenses, invitees, agents or employees, and from and against any and all costs, expenses or damages (including, but not limited to, counsel fees) in connection with any such claims or demands.
Vandalism, Theft, and TrespassingThe Board and the administration will work cooperatively with the Lakewood Police Department to obtain the arrest and conviction of any person responsible for vandalism, theft, and trespassing on school property.
All visitors, immediately upon entering school property, must obtain a Visitor's Pass from the main office of the building during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
No person shall litter, misuse, or loiter on school properties at any time. Unauthorized activities shall not be permitted on school properties after sundown. Unauthorized persons on school properties after sundown shall be considered trespassers and in violation of R.C. 2911.21.
The Board authorizes the Superintendent to sign a complaint against any person who trespasses, breaks into any school building, commits theft and/or maliciously damages school property, in accordance with the appropriate local ordinances and/or State statutes.
The Superintendent is authorized to establish the necessary procedures to implement this policy.
Visitors to School BuildingsIt is the policy of the Board to restrict access to school buildings to persons other than students, teachers, and staff in accordance with State of Ohio law. A visitor (parent, salesperson, worker, guest, etc.) shall report to the school office to state the reason for being in the school. Sales persons must have written permission from the Office of the Superintendent or designee, Curriculum/Instruction, to visit a school or have a scheduled appointment with a staff member for such a visit. Sales visits must have an educational value or be of special interest to a particular school such as, but not limited to, committee work related to: textbooks, supplementary books, library books, school furniture, school supplies, school pictures, assembly programs, etc.
Parents and guests are welcome in the building but the Board shall expect the same reporting procedures as for other visitors. Classroom visits must be scheduled in advance with the building principal.
Rules dealing with entry on school grounds or in school buildings shall be conspicuously posted at main entrances to each school building.
A person knowingly or recklessly entering school property without privilege and contrary to Board rules or negligently or willfully failing to leave school property when asked by an authorized person, may be guilty of criminal trespass.
The Superintendent is authorized by the Board to develop regulations and procedures to implement this policy.
No Smoking on Board PropertyEffective February 1, 1994, every building, Board-owned vehicles, all school grounds, and adjacent sidewalks and tree lawns of any school property in the School District shall be completely smoke and tobacco free at all times.
The Superintendent shall develop the necessary rules and regulations to implement this policy.
Gratuities for School PersonnelAll payments for services rendered by employees in or on Board property shall be through the payroll office. No direct payments are permitted from any individual or organization for custodial or other services rendered on school premises.
R.C. 3313.75 - .79, 3501.29
P.L. 98-377
Revised 3/10/08
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