Auditorium - $25 per/hr
Commons - $25 per/hr
Kitchen/Cafeteria - $25 per/hr (additional charge for food service staff)
Gymnasiums - $25 per/hr
Athletic Fields - $25 per/hr
Classroom - $10 per/hr

The rate charged is the average over time cost to the district. Federal Wage & Hour guidelines prohibit staff from donating or volunteering their time. (This fee is in addition to the building use fee)

Custodial fees - $30 per/hr
Technical support - $30 per/hr
Kitchen help or other staff support – $30 per/hr

Projector or public address system-$75
Additional tables, chairs, etc.--TBD

1. District related functions shall have priority. Dates for outside usage of facilities will not be confirmed prior to July 1 of the calendar year unless an exception is granted by the superintendent of schools. Requests must be made using the Online Facility Request Form at least 3 days prior to the requested date.
2. Facility use during holiday periods will not be approved. These holiday periods include: Labor Day, Thanksgiving break, winter break, spring break, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day and any other days designated by the district as holidays.
3. District facilities may not be rented for public or private dances.
4. The district may cancel any scheduled use under this permit on verbal or written notice to the organization’s contact person at any time without cause or penalty.
5. Use of district facilities must be limited to those purposes stated in the written agreement.
6. The organization may cancel scheduled use under this permit by notifying the district at any time prior to the date of use. If the organization cancels a scheduled use, certain fees may apply as described below under the header “Payment of Fees”.

1. BY STATE LAW DRUGS, ALCOHOL & SMOKING ARE PROHIBITED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. Disorderly conduct is also prohibited.
2. No live animals.
3. Facilities must be vacated by 10:00 p.m. unless special arrangements are made.

All fees must be paid within 30 days of use. Failure to pay will constitute sufficient reason to deny future requests by those involved. If an organization cancels the scheduled use of a facility prior to the 48 hours before any schedule use, the only charge will be for staff time or utilities incurred during preparation. If the organization cancels the schedule use within 48 hours before the scheduled time of use, additional charges may apply.

Any person, persons, or group making application for use of a district facility shall reimburse USD 489 for any property damage to facilities or equipment by persons in the group.

Moving furniture, moving and securing scenery, securing lighting, operating public address systems, and any other activities necessary to prepare the facility for use by the contracting individual or organization will be accomplished by school employees or accomplished under the direction of an approved employee. All services must be outlined on the request for use system. The contracting individual or organization will be charged for district employee 4me at the rate noted.

1. The school district currently shares equipment and facilities with other local governmental and educational entities on an informal basis; it is intended that this mutually beneficial practice continue.
2. Discounted building rates may be negotiated for local non-profit groups who use facilities for extended periods of time. Staffing costs will still be required at full rate.
3. USD 489 may exempt groups from the payment of facility building fees after an application for exemption has been approved; however, these groups will be responsible for staffing costs as required.
4. USD 489 employees will be exempted from building use fees for the building they work in if they are serving as the sponsor of a youth activity.
5. USD 489 employees who reserve space for an outside group, such as for a family reunion or adult activity will be charged the full rental fee and associated charges.
6. Only the section of the facility indicated on the permit form may be used. The person or persons signing the agreement for facility use shall assume responsibility for all persons entering the building regardless of whether they are members of their group.
7. Organizations using facilities must provide an adequate number of sponsors to supervise and to ensure proper care and use of the facility.
8. Additional written or stated guidelines may be issued to regulate facili4es’ utilization at any time from the district.