Many of the Norfolk Public Schools' facilities are available for use/rent by the public.
Please see Policy KF USE OF SCHOOL FACILITIES.
Process
1. Read Policy KF; Print pages 3-8, including fee schedule
2. Check the availability of rooms by visiting the following calendars:
Freeman- Kennedy School Building Use Calendar
H. Olive Day School Calendar
3. Complete and submit ONE of the following building use forms:
Freeman-Kennedy Building Use Form
H. Olive Day School Building Use Form
4. Secure insurance, as necessary.
5. The Business Manager will confirm the fee (if any) and return the approved application, when approved.
6. Retain and share with everyone in your party pages 6-8 of the policy regarding:
Section 7.0 Scope of Use
A. Prohibited Uses
B. Special Considerations
C. Use of School Supplies
D. Adult Supervision
Section 8.0 Insurance & Liability, and
Related Policy
7. Ensure registration includes parental permission/acknoweldgement for non-NPS activity of NPS property.
8. Before leaving, return room to condition it was found.
9. Check-out with on-site custodial staff.
10. Pay invoice promptly, upon receipt.
Determining Fee
Use fees include both room and labor.
In summary,
Norfolk governmental bodies, NPS School Partners are not charged for either room or labor.
Norfolk-based community organizations are charged only for labor after core hours when custodial staff are not normally scheduled or for us of the kitchen, which requires kitchen personnel.
Non-norfolk organizations, private, and commercial orgnizations are charged for both room and labor.
Section 6. Fee Schedule
The fee schedule for use of the school facilities by eligible organizations shall be set yearly by the Norfolk School Committee. The fee schedule shall be set by the Committee only after a hearing and recorded vote as part of the annual approval of the NPS budget and fees. The fee schedule shall be included an exhibit to the application form.
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User Group (Hourly Fee[1])
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Notes
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A
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B
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C
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D
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E,F,G
non-revenue
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E,F,G
Revenue
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Facility
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Capacity
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Room
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Labor
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Room
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Labor
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Room
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Labor
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Room
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Labor[2]
core/non
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Room
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Labor
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Room
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Labor
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F-K Auditorium / Cafeteria
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0/45
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50
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45
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100
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45
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HOD Cafeteria/Gym/
Auditorium
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0/45
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50
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45
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100
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45
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Price is for all three sections
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Staff Dining Room
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0/45
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25
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45
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50
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45
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Kitchen
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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45/90
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50
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90
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100
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90
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Requires cafeteria personnel to be present
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Classroom
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0/45
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25
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45
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50
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45
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Computer Lab
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0/45
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75
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45
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150
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45
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Library
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0/45
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50
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45
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100
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45
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Staff Work Room
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0/45
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25
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45
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50
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45
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Labor Custodial labor is only incurred during non-core hours (i.e., when custodial staff in not regularly scheduled).
Core hours: M-F 7AM- 10 PM Non-core Hours: M-F 10 PM-7AM and weekends, and summer & vacation when custodial staff is not scheduled.
User Group Examples
A: Norfolk Public School Activities, Affiliated Groups, Organizations School Committee, Music, Drama, Student Activities, Student Council, etc.
B: Recognized NPS School Partners School Council, PTOs, NEEF, SpedPAC, etc.
C: Norfolk Town Departments, Boards, Committees, Commissions Includes Norfolk sponsored groups covered by Town Insurance (i.e., task forces, etc)
D: Norfolk Non-profit Athletic, Civic, and Social Groups NCL, Lions, Scouting, that are not School Partners
E: Outside Organizations – nonrevenue generating events Non-Norfolk groups and commercial organizations
F: Individuals Individuals for personal reasons
G: Media Unless recognized as School Partner
[1]Saturday rate is 1.5 times the normal labor rate. Sunday/Holiday rate is 2.0 times the normal labor rate.
[2] Core Hours/Non-core hours
