Facility Usage Requests
Procedures and Fees Governing Facility Use Within the Swartz Creek Community School District
The person or group wishing to use any Swartz Creek School facility must fill out a BUILDING SPECIFIC application. You can fill out and print the form below and turn it in to the Athletic Office or email back to mfarley@swcrk.org. If you are considered in group II or III please include your insurance along with your application. It is required for all rentals in those groups.
Please allow ten business days for processing.
Application form must be signed by the Principal of the building requested, and the Athletic Director’s office for final approval. All requests will be considered at a first come first serve bases. Approval is based on current school clubs, teams and production schedules.
If the application is approved the permit is printed and sent to the person requesting facility usage. If payment is owed, a permit will not be sent until payment is received. Please see below for a schedule of fees. You may call the Athletic office at 810-591-4357 to speak with Morgan Farley the Community Ed Secretary and schedule a time to pay once the request is approved or attach a check to the application form when submitted. In the event the request is not approved, your check will be returned.
The permit must be present with the group at the time of facility usage. Building supervisors, custodians, and other school personnel may request to see a group’s permit prior to allowing the group entry to our facilities.
Facility Usage Fees
Group I
School-directed activities are conducted by an agent of the district and are covered by school district liability insurance.
This includes groups wherein the membership and sponsor are members of the student body and/or staff or is formed for the benefit of Swartz Creek Community School District students and/or staff. Examples of those included in Group I are shown below.
Adult and Continuing Education, All‐Night Graduation Parties, Bargaining Units, Board/School Committees, Extracurricular activities, PTAs/PTOs/Booster Clubs, Staff groups for professional purposes, Student Government, Student groups w/adult supervision, District Athletic Teams Or any group designated at the discretion of the Superintendent.
Group II
Civic, or community service organizations with a 60% or more residency (non-profit).
This classification includes charitable organizations (non‐profit), groups serving youth activities, or adult groups within the District where at least 60% of the membership participants are residents of the Swartz Creek Community School District. (A team roster may need to be submitted by the applicant to verify residency) All groups will be charged a room rental charge for use of facilities outside normal custodial hours. Examples of those included in Group II are shown below.
Boy and Girl Scouts, Charitable organizations, Homeowner associations, Community Resident/Neighborhood athletic teams, Youth Sports Groups Or any group designated at the discretion of the Superintendent
Group III
Groups not listed under I or II (for profit, out of district, etc.)
This includes groups which operate for personal or private gain and organizations whose participants are primarily residents outside of the Swartz Creek Community School District.
Examples of those included in Group III are shown below.
Business/Corporations, Chamber of Commerce, Ethnic societies, Political parties, Private athletic teams, Private recitals, Fundraisers, Athletic Tournaments, Facility rentals for special events
Group II and III must supply insurance rider from your business, organization or personal insurance to obtain rental approval.
Hourly unless otherwise listed | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Venue | Group I | Group II | Group III |
Elementary Gym | $0 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
Middle School and Gaines Gym | $0 | $30.00 | $40.00 |
High School Gym | $0 | $40.00 | $50.00 |
Cage Fieldhouse | $0 | $50.00 per court | $100.00 per court |
Cafeterias and large multipurpose rooms | $0 | $20.00 | $35.00 |
Media Center | $0 | $20.00 | $30.00 |
Classrooms | $0 | $15.00 | $35.00 |
Outdoor fields (all schools, not stadium) | $0 | $10.00 per field | $20.00 per field |
Outdoor Fields (Varsity, not stadium) | $0 | $20.00 per field | $30.00 per field |
Varsity Stadium (no lights or scoreboard) | $0 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
Varsity Stadium w/ lights, scoreboard and board operator | $0 | $100.00 | $200.00 |
Pool | $0 | $50.00 | $100.00 |
Performing Arts Center Rental Fees | |||
Theatre** (Minimum 3 Hours) | $0 | $100 | $175 |
Lobby | $0 | $50 | $75 |
Band or Choir Room | $0 | $25 (per room) | $50 (per room) |
** rental of theatre includes - 2 Technicians, Microphones (limited to stock on hand), Usage of video screen and projectors, usage of lobby and dressing room (if applicable) | |||
Additional Fees
Groups II and III are subject to addition employee hourly fees for any rental request after school hours.
Minimum of 2 lifeguards are to be hired for any Pool rental for ALL groups.
No custodial fees are charged during school hours but will be charged their actual cost for ALL after hour rentals.
District Kitchen personnel MUST be scheduled to utilize ANY kitchen space.
Please reference the chart below for those fees. There is a 2 hour minimum required for ALL after hour staff needed for any rental.
Custodial | Kitchen | Lifeguard |
Weekday after school hourly employee Fee: $25.00 hour (per employee) | ||
Weekend/Holiday after school hourly employee Fee: $50.00 hour (per employee) | ||
PAC Additional Fees | |
|---|---|
Piano Tuning | $150 |
Choir Risers | $75 |
Dance Floor Rental & Installation | $225 |
Scene Shop Rental | $100 (per hour) |
Additional Technician/Staff | $15 (per person/per hour) |
Lobby - Meeting Set Up Fee | $75 |