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 Please read the following before proceeding to the Facilities Bookings Calendar.

 


REGULATIONS REGARDING THE COMMUNITY USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES AND PROPERTIES

 

1.

No permit will be granted which will interfere with the work of the school, either during or outside school hours.
 

2. Schools may be used by responsible groups or organizations for educational purposes or for community services, preferences being given in the following order:
A. School or Board-sponsored functions
B. Parish organizations designated as such by the parish priest
C. Recognized charitable and/or recognized non-profit organizations
D. Other applications
 
3. The holder of the permit shall be responsible to the Board for all damages to the building or equipment, and shall indemnify and save harmless the Board from any claim whatsoever resulting from or arising out of the use of the building or any part of it under such permit. Accordingly, prior to approval of the permit, the applicant must submit a copy of a general liability policy in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00 with the Board designated as an also named insured for the proposed event/activity.
 
4. The building must be vacated by the time shown on the permit.
 
5.

The permit holder is required to ensure that all those who are under his/her supervision have safely left the premises.
 

6. Parking on Board property, where it is provided, is a privilege for which no charge is made. All parking, therefore, is at the risk and responsibility of the owner and/or the driver of the vehicle. No parking is permitted in driveways or on lawns.
 
7. When a Liquor License is required, applications shall be made to the school Principal on the form provided, not later than four (4) weeks before the event. Other applications shall be made three (3) weeks before the event. All applications must be accompanied by a cheque for the total rental fee, plus a damage deposit of $100.
 
8. When Liquor Licenses are required, approval will be given only for Board-sponsored functions, or wedding receptions, or anniversaries for parishioners for which the parish priest has specifically requested approval by a written application to the Principal for its approval.
 
9. If liquor is to be served at the event, the applicant must obtain all necessary permits from the Liquor License Board of Ontario, and must purchase "Liquor Law liability" insurance in the minimum amount of $1,000,000.00, with the Board designed as an also named insured. Unless approval is not otherwise granted, the Caretaker of the school will be required to attend the school during the event, and his/her fee shall be determined per the current Board/CUPE Agreement.
 
10. Permit holders are not permitted the use of any school equipment unless authorized on the permit.
 
11.

Permit holders are required to restrict activities to the location stated on the permit.
 

12. The Board will not be responsible for personal injuries or damages, or for the loss or theft of any articles of clothing or equipment of the applicant, or of anyone attending on the invitation of the applicant.
 
13. Where a permit fee is applicable, a deposit of $100. per permit is required, such deposit to be refundable when no damages have occurred and if the premises are vacated by the appropriate time.
 
14. Any group shall be charged the overtime rate for a minimum of 3 hours per the Board/CUPE current Agreement if they fail to properly lock the school and set up the security alarm system after the event.
 
15. Due to special circumstances, it may occasionally be necessary to cancel an outside function in order to accommodate a school function.
 
16. Failure to comply with these regulations will result in cancellation (or refusal to approve) future events for a group.
 
17. See School Principal for information on Rental Charges
 
18. There can be NO SMOKING in any of the facilities. Smoking is not permitted in the school or on school property.