BUILDING RENTAL GENERAL REGULATIONS

• The request for school facilities shall not interfere or conflict with the educational program of Vista school
• The possession or use of alcohol, tobacco, narcotics shall not be permitted within 1,000 feet of any school facilities, or property.
• Shoes with cleats or plates are not permitted in school buildings. Dance shoes/clean shoes are only permitted on the dance floors. (Tap shoe use may require additional fee for maintenance.)
• Renter must provide one adult activity supervisor for every 10 children who will be on the premises during the entire rental period. These renter-designated supervisors shall be responsible to see that all building rental rules, regulations, and laws are adhered to by participants and those attending; any violations will be reported to the school representative who will notify school administration. The adult activity supervisor will be available to resolve any issues that arise during event or may be reported by school representative.  A representative of Vista school, usually a custodian, will be present on school property the entire time period whenever an authorized activity is taking place.  The school representative will secure the building and report any violations. If a custodian is pulled away from duties excessively, additional charges may be levied. The School is not responsible for crowd control or any criminal activity that takes place during the building rental.
• Whenever the rules and regulations have been violated, the school may revoke the permit to use the facilities and refuse to consider future building rental agreement/permits.
• All building rental agreements/permits are for specific facilities and hours. It is the responsibility of the applicant to see that unauthorized portions of the property are not used and the premises are vacated as scheduled.
• The school assumes no liability for personal injury or property damage. Persons or organizations using any part of school properties are required to obtain public liability insurance. In some circumstances a rider may be added to an individual’s homeowners insurance. Groups or individuals work directly with the vendor to obtain a Certificate of Insurance. The Certificate of Insurance must list Vista School as an additional insured. 
• Additional fees may be levied equal to the actual replacement, repair, or clean up cost for any loss, damage, or condition resulting from any activity above normal wear and tear. Any custodial clean-up above normal wear and tear will be billed at one and a half times the regular rate rental rate for the space used.
• Persons or organizations using school premises, including a stage or stage equipment, shall not remove or displace furniture or apparatus, including lights, curtains, ceiling balance, counter weights system, or switchboard except when under the direct supervision of the designated school employee. Where the stage is to be used, full details of equipment and personnel needed must be furnished with the building rental application.
• All functions shall close by 10:30 p.m., unless special permission is secured in advance from the principal.
• If the event is sufficient in size, an hourly rate may be added to fees for administrative aid, at the discretion of the principal. This may be an assistant principal or other administrator. See fee schedule for current rate.
• No red beverage, open flame, or hot wax allowed.

The rules and regulations for the use of school facilities and the rental application permit have been read and are understood. 


VISTA SCHOOL’S  INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

Indemnity I,                               the undersigned, on behalf of myself and my organization/group/company, undertake and agree to indemnify, hold harmless and at the option of Vista Charter School, defend the School and any and all of its Board, officers, directors, agents, representatives, employees, assigns, affiliates, and successors in interest from and against any and all suits and causes of action, claims, charges, costs, damages, demands, expenses (including, but not limited to attorney’s fees and cost of litigation), judgments, civil fines and penalties, liabilities or losses of any kind or nature whatsoever, for death, bodily injury or personal injury to any of my or my organization’s/group’s/company’s/persons, employees, agents, and volunteers, or damage or destruction to any property of either party to this agreement, or third persons in any manner arising by reason of or incident to utilization of any Vista facility or property (whether real or personal) on the part of the employees, agents, affiliates, representatives, patrons, residents, and individuals in any way connected with the use of  Vista’s facilities and property except for the sole negligence of the School, or its Board, officers, agents, representatives or employees.

Insurance I shall furnish evidence of the following coverage to the School prior to the commencement of the utilization of the facilities and/or property:

General Liability Insurance: evidence of general liability insurance including contractual liability, personal injury, premises and operations, and broad form property damage. Such insurance shall provide for a one million dollar ($1,000,000) general aggregate limit. Evidence of requested insurance should clearly show the School as an additional insured.

Signature I, for and on behalf of my organization/group/company, have carefully

read and understand the contents of the foregoing language, and I and my organization/group/company specifically understand and intend it to cover any and all use of the Vista School’s facilities and property by employees, volunteers, patrons, residents, and all others authorized by me or my organization/group/company.