It is understood that the first priority for the use of school facilities will go to school sponsored groups and activities. Second priority will go to those who
wish to rent the facilities. Groups or individuals may be restricted to one night per week of facility use if they are not a school-sponsored group. The
school district reserves the right to refuse usage of any or all facilities by any individual or group at any time. There will be a charge if a custodian or cook
must be assigned to work for the activity, if there is no custodian already scheduled to be on duty during the time the facility is to be used.
- By Iowa law, there shall be no alcoholic beverages brought to or consumed in the buildings or on the grounds.
- By Iowa law, there shall be no use of tobacco products in school facilities.
- A custodian or employee must be present while the facility is being used unless prior arrangements have been made with the superintendent.
- After a facility has been used by an outside group, pick up and cleaning will be done by the outside group assisted by an employee when
appropriate. Fees for such work will be charged to the group as part of the rental fee charged for the use of the building.
- The user/organization agrees to:
- pay for any damages to school facilities or equipment caused during use that is beyond regular wear.
- to use only the facilities and equipment authorized.
- to be present and responsible at all times during the facility use.
- ensure that all participants change into appropriate shoes when using the facilities.
- put equipment back in its appropriate place before leaving.
- indemnify and hold harmless the North Mahaska Community School District, its employees, agents, and assigns from all liability for such
claims resulting from usage of the school facilities or equipment
When supervising, the user/organization agrees to be responsible for:
- the safety and behavior of all those present and participating in the activity. (Those who do not want to participate and who are not being
supervised by another adult should be asked to leave the building.) - keeping all participants in the facility. (No one should be in the halls or other places in the school building without direct adult supervision.)
- having a supervised break for use of restrooms and drinking fountain.
- seeing that everyone that you are responsible for has left the building before you leave.
- the safe and appropriate use of all facilities and equipment.
- Vacating the facility by the agreed upon time.
