1.
The Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District rents certain of
its facilities only to educational, religious, civic organizations and to
such non-profit making organizations as approved by the Board, for
entertainment, recreation, self-improvement, or community involvement when
such rental does not interfere or conflict with any school activity.
2.
Use of school facilities shall be limited to higher education programs, to
other school districts, and to certain activities held by groups or
organizations located within the boundaries of the CFBISD. At least 60% of
the group or organization's membership must reside in the CFBISD. Groups or
organizations may be required to submit an official roster of members.
3.
School facilities are not rented on Sundays by any organization other than
an established religious group for church services unless specifically
authorized by the Board of Education.
4. School facilities are not rented to private individuals.
5. School facilities may not be rented past 10:30 p.m.
6. Contracts will not be issued more than 30 days prior to the date of the
rental. Permission to rent school facilities will be issued by the
Superintendent's designee and contracts will be non-transferable.
7. The District shall have a custodian or other designated employee in the
building throughout the time the facility is in use. This person shall be
responsible for opening and closing the facility, but is not responsible for
supervising the lessee's group or its activities.
8.
Fees in connection with use of school facilities are paid to and/or
collected by the District Tax Office. Payment by the lessee directly to the
employee is not to be allowed. Organizations using District facilities will
pay no honorarium and will not "tip" the district employee.
9. The organization renting school facilities shall guarantee orderly
behavior of any and all persons using the facilities and shall be liable for
any property damage due to their use of the building and for any personal
injury to any participant or spectator.
10. All activities must be under competent, adult supervision furnished
by the organization. This supervisor will be responsible for restricting
the group's access to only the specifically leased area and for protecting
the facilities and its contents from abuse by the group's participants and
anyone entering the facility.
11. The lessee shall not alter facilities or grounds without CFBISD
written permission for supervisor of Facility Usage approval.
12. All advertising and sale of merchandise, printed matter, and other
materials, are forbidden on public school premises.
13. Food and drinks may be served only in the cafeteria upon proper
approval. Non-school organizations will pay the scheduled fee for use of
cafeteria space.
14. No smoking or use of smokeless tobacco products will be allowed at
any school facility. CFBISD follows a board policy which prohibits the use
of tobacco products. The use of tobacco products include but are not
limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, or chewing tobacco.
15. The District prohibits the possession of alcoholic beverages and/or
firearms by any person while on school premises or on other property under
the jurisdiction of the school.
16. A written contract properly executed, total payment for all charges,
and an original certificate of insurance, as required by the CFBISD Board of
Education, must be in the office of Building Rental not later than seven
days prior to the date of use. Failure to produce proper paperwork and
non-payment by any organization will result in termination of contract.
17. Any misrepresentation by an organization or individual, abuse of
property, and/or non-payment by the organization or an individual
representing the organization may result in immediate termination of the
contract; including immediately vacating the premises. Inaccurate or
untruthful statements made in rental applications or contract, or violation
of rules and regulations for use of school facilities, may place the
organization on an ineligible list for future use of school facilities.
18. Any exception to the terms of this contract, or the contract rules
and regulations, must be approved by the CFBISD Board of Education or its
designee.
19.
The rental of school gymnasiums require that only regular basketball
rubber-soled shoes may be worn on the floor. The rental does not include
dressing rooms, mats or other equipment in the gymnasium area unless
specified in the contract.
20. No concession services or facilities may be used.
21. The district may impose an additional charge for moving equipment or
setting up table and chairs.
22. Any special set-up, equipment, or arrangements must be submitted
before the contract is issued and will be listed on the contract.
23. The lessee should be aware that heating or air conditioning will
start at the beginning time on the rental contract and will stop at the end
of the time on the rental contract. The only area to be heated or cooled is
the area specified on the rental contract. If the use of additional area is
desired, the usual fee for rental of that area will apply.
24. Any organization using school facilities will be required to provide
an original Certificate of Insurance, with CFBISD named as the Certificate
Holder. Lessee shall be liable for all bodily injury and property damage
occurring during the time lessee is in possession of the premises. Any
damage to the school facility or property shall be repaired or replaced
within thirty (30) days from the date of said damage. If repairs are not
made by the lessee within such time, lessor shall have the right to make any
such repairs and bill the lessee for the costs of same.
25. The District shall have first priority on facility use and may cancel
any agreement on any facility when deemed necessary to carry on the program
of the school by giving notice twenty-four hours prior to the event.
26. No District facility or grounds shall be used by any group or
individual who is not in compliance with the requirements or all applicable
Federal or State statutes, regulations, and rules prohibiting discrimination
on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or
mental disability, age or other classification as applicable.
27. Use of school facilities shall not be allowed for the purpose of
advancing any doctrine or theory subversive to the Constitution or laws of
the State of Texas or of the United States.
CUSTODIAN / SECURITY OFFICER