Faith Christian School

Facility Use Guidelines

I. School Objective

1. Permission for the use of the School and its facilities will be given for activities to those who support the beliefs and practices of  Faith Christian School.
2. Primary use of the facilities is for the families of Faith Christian School.   Community related, service oriented, non-profit, and church activities will be considered.
3. Long-term commitments for regular use will be made on a case-by-case basis and will be subject to change to accommodate school priorities.  

II. Application Guidelines
1. All requests for use of the facilities will be submitted in writing, at least 10 days in advance. An official request form must be obtained from the school office, and must be signed by the person responsible for the on-site supervision of the event.  You will be notified when the application is approved or denied.   
2. The person responsible for the supervision of the event is also responsible for the care and use of the facilities, behavior and conduct of all persons related to the activity while on school property (inside or outside).
3. The supervisor/organization is responsible for any missing or damaged items that result from the group’s use of equipment and facilities.
4. Supervisors/organizations that do not fulfill these responsibilities may lose the privilege of using the facilities and/or be assessed a charge for supervision during subsequent use. 
III. General Guidelines
1. Use of the facilities will be restricted to the portion of the building for which permission is granted.  The supervisor of the event must keep the group in areas that are reserved for them.
2. Children under the age of sixteen (16) who are not participating in the activity must be supervised at all times by an adult.
3. All events must be scheduled through the FCS Office.   Facilities usage will not be allowed if there has been no advanced scheduling.  
4. Faith Christian School assumes no liability for a group activity utilizing any of the facilities. A Certificate of insurance is required for all groups requesting use of the building. The certificate must indicate that Faith Christian School has been added for the activity.
Liability limits must be at least $1,000,000 for General Liability and $3,000,000 Aggregate Liability.
5. No persons will be permitted on the gymnasium floor for games unless they have brought with them a change of shoes. Those shoes must be proper athletic shoes.  No shoes or equipment that leave marks or scratch the floor are allowed in the gym.  Absolutely no food or beverage will be permitted into the gymnasium at any time. 
6.  A calendar shall be posted in the office of all activities as they are received on the respective dates in order to keep the office and maintenance committee informed.
7.  Faith Christian School events take priority over other requests.  
IV. Care and Use of Facility
1.  The use of tobacco, alcohol, or any illegal substance is strictly prohibited anywhere in the facility or on school grounds.
2.  The facility must be returned to the manner in which it was found, including cleanliness and setup of tables and equipment.
3.  If an activity takes place outside the normal school hours of operation, special arrangements must be made with the school office to open and close the building.
4.  The school may not be used to house any dancing activity of any kind.
5.  Infractions of any of the rules can, and some cases will result in an immediate termination of the activity at the school without refund, of amounts paid for facility use.
6.  If the gymnasium will be used, the supervisor must dry mop gym upon finishing with the scheduled activity.
7.  If your activity requires food service of any kind, it must take place only in Kitchen and commons area. All garbage cans must be emptied upon leaving (dumpster is on the south side of building).  Commons area must also be swept and any spills must be cleaned up properly.  
V. Groups and Basis of Charge
A.  Members of Supporting Churches:  Groups composed of members or faculty, individuals or alumni from supporting churches using the facilities for family gatherings, wedding receptions, graduation parties, athletic groups, church youth groups, etc.
    1. Families from supporting churches required to qualify.
    2. 1-3 hours - $50.00; once a month fee or $100 for 2-3 times a month.
B. Non-supporting Church groups:  Groups or alumni individuals from non-supporting churches using the facilities for wedding receptions, family gatherings, graduation parties, athletic groups, etc.
    1-3 hours - $75.00; once a month fee or $150 for 2-3 times a month.
C. Athletic Groups:  Unorganized athletics of alumni, college students home over the holidays, or post high individuals who request the gym for recreational activities for a few hours on a non-continuing basis… $3.00 per person.   Minimum of $30.00.
D. Rental fees must be paid when the application has been approved.