Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

1. Regularly scheduled educational programs, including instructional activities; meetings,
practices, and performances of school-sponsored groups; and staff meetings related to official
school business.
2. Meetings and other activities of school support groups organized for the sole purpose of
supporting the schools or school-sponsored activities.
3. Meetings and other activities of groups made up primarily of school-aged children.
4. Meetings of employee organizations.
5. Meetings of governmental agencies.
6. Meetings of neighborhood associations
7. Meetings and other activities of not-for-profit organizations on a first-come, first-served basis.
To ensure the security of the building, the custodian or designee shall be present in the building
and supervise all such activities.
II. Organizations or Groups Outside the District
Organizations listed in groups 3, 5, 6, and 7 above shall sign, prior to use, an agreement holding
the district harmless, and indemnifying the district in the event of property damage or bodily
injury.
Organizations listed in groups 3, 4, and 6 above may request use of facilities and grounds and are
exempt from payment of rental fees so long as meetings and activities are held at a time when
appropriate personnel are available for supervision of the facility/activity. At other times,
reimbursement for personnel expenses shall be charged in accordance with a fee schedule
published by the Division of Business and Finance. Reimbursements may likewise be charged for
utilities and/or supplies.
Organizations listed in group 5 and 7 above shall be charged rental fees in accordance with a
rental fee schedule published by the Division of Business and Finance.
The Superintendent or designee may waive fees in instances where it serves the best interest of the
school district.
Principals are to refer requesting organizations to the rental fee schedule published by the division
of business and finance, but should not quote a price for an event.
6.3.I Use of Kitchens
The preparation of food in the school kitchens for purpose other than merchandising the same in
due course of business is forbidden. On special occasions, the Director of nutrition services, with
the consent of the Chief of District Operations, may authorize the preparation of food in the
kitchens to be served at gatherings of school officials or employees, the PTA/PTO, or other
school-related or approved District activities.
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 83 Revised: 10/9/2012