Upper Moreland School Organization Meetings

Upper Moreland Alumni Associations Meetings

Upper Moreland Parents’ Groups Meetings

Upper Moreland Education Foundation Meetings

Upper Moreland Governmental Agencies

FEE: Waiver of ALL fees (except custodians on overtime, weekends & holidays)

FEE: a) $10 per registrant in lieu of building and field fees

LIMITATIONS

1. In order to use School District owned apparatus, devices, and other equipment, a School District employee must be used as an operator. The cost shall be borne by the applicant. A rental fee will also be charged for the use of all equipment used by Class II and Class III organizations.
2. There will be no installations of equipment or alterations to existing facilities or equipment by the user without prior written approval.
3. Smoking will not be permitted on school property.
4. Gambling, alcoholic beverages, drugs, or other activities detrimental to the public interest will not be permitted.
5. Safety Regulations prohibit chairs or objects being placed in aisles of the auditorium.
6. Security – If, in the opinion of the School District, a large attendance is possible or other conditions may exist or are likely to arise, that requires special security measures, the use of the facility shall be conditioned upon proper security measures being arranged in advance. The scope of the security measures needed shall be determined by the School District. The cost of any security measures are the responsibility of the organization using the facility and must be guaranteed in advance. Any security costs incurred by the School District shall be immediately repaid by the organization using the facility. The School District reserves the right to modify or increase the security measures required at any time.
7. The designated School District employee is required to report all violations of rules and regulations in writing to the Principal.
8. The School District reserves the right to make any rule or regulation which it deems necessary in order to promote and protect the health, safety & welfare of the community and its facilities.
9. All School Board Policies and Administrative Procedures will be adhered to at all times.

DECORATIONS

1. All decorations used within the buildings must be fireproof and are subject to review by school officials. Under no circumstances will open flame decorations be permitted. Decorations cannot be fastened to the walls or ceiling with nails, screws, scotch tape, or other fasteners that will damage the finish of the wall.
2. Decorations in the auditorium, multi-purpose rooms, or foyer are to be limited to floral and flag decorations or those of a free-standing informative display type.
3. All decorations, furnishings, and equipment intended for use by the renter are to be delivered and installed under the supervision of district staff. Debris must be removed at the end of the scheduled event.

FOOD, DRINK & REFRESHMENTS

1. No food, drinks, or refreshments of any kind may be taken into gymnasiums, auditoriums, or classrooms.
2. Should the kitchen be used in the preparation of meals, there must be at least one member of the Upper Moreland Food Services staff employed during the time the kitchen is in use. A predetermined fee will be established by the Food Service Director.
3. See detailed Food Service Facility Use Instructions.

USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FIELDS Class IV (except Stadium)

1. No group may use a field unless official permission has been granted. Unauthorized use of a field is prohibited; the group will be required to leave.
2. All groups must provide proof of liability insurance coverage. A copy must be on file with the School District office.
3. Display the group approved permit in a conspicuous place.
4. Park only in designated areas as outlined by the School District. No vehicles are allowed on the grass.
5. No alcoholic beverages are permitted on school grounds. We expect the group to police this regulation.
6. In the event of heavy rain and muddy conditions, permission for use is rescinded.
7. Do not leave debris or glass bottles or cans. Debris must be removed from the premises (bring trash bags).
8. If these rules are violated, the School District will rescind the group field permit. This means the group will not be permitted to use school playing fields.
9. The group is entirely responsible for leaving the field in proper playing condition and is responsible for costs incurred for repairs.
10. The School District reserves the right to assign playing fields at our discretion.
11. All groups without exception will pay a field usage fee as indicated.

The Board of School Directors reserves the right to operate the checkroom and the refreshment stand. The user agrees to operate no concession on the school property without written consent.

USE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT SWIMMING FACILITIES (Class V)

Pool Preparation & Lifeguard Responsibilities

1. Insure emergency phone is operative.
2. Rope separating diving well from the shallow end must be in place at the times (only exception is when swim meet lane lines are in place).
3. All safety equipment must be checked for being in proper place and working order.
4. Oxygen tanks must be checked to insure proper pressure.
5. Insure that no electrical cords or any other hazardous devices are in the pool area.
6. The turtle is removed from the pool and properly stored away.
7. All doors housing equipment are properly secured.
8. Diving boards must be down and in proper position.

Pool Rules & Regulations

1. School District scheduled certified lifeguards are required. Upper Moreland School District reserves the right to appropriately assign the lifeguards based on the number of participants using the facility.
2. Shower before entering the pool.
3. Children with diapers are not permitted in the pool.
4. Obey the lifeguard.
5. Do not distract the lifeguard.
6. No diving in shallow end, sides, from lifeguard stand, or from starting blocks. Diving only on diving board or deep end of pool.
7. No shoes on deck and no swimwear in lobby.
8. Spectators must sit on bleachers or stand along the wall. No one may be near the pool edge.
9. Only swimsuits may be worn in the pool.
10. No smoking, food or drink permitted in pool area or locker rooms.
11. Persons who are ill or have open wounds, head lice, select skin disorders, communicable diseases, etc. are not permitted in pool.
12. Spitting is prohibited.
13. For safety purposes, the weakest swimmers must be placed in lane one, closest to lifeguard.
14. No horseplay, running, dunking, pushing, or splashing of others.
15. No playing with rescue equipment.
16. No hanging on ropes.
17. Use of kick boards, floats, and miscellaneous equipment with permission of lifeguard only.
18. Showers and sinks must not be left running. This is both dangerous (hot water) and expensive.
19. An adult must attend to small children always.
20. Place trash in receptacles, not on locker room floor or pool deck.
21. Locker rooms to be monitored before and after practices.
22. At the conclusion of the event or swim program, all participants must leave the building in a timely manner to allow proper securing of the exits.

The High School principal or his or her designee must approve the use of the stadium facilities.

1. Equipment belonging to the school may not be used without the approval of the Superintendent or his/her designee.
2. Additional equipment needed by the organization cannot be installed without the approval of the Superintendent or his or her designee.
3. Equipment that may damage the facility in any way will not be permitted.
4. All equipment belonging to the organization must be removed no later than the day following the use of the facility. Equipment will not be set up or removed at any time that would interfere with the educational program of the school.
5. Arrangements for use of the refreshment stand are to be made through the High School Principal.
6. Score Board and Press Box are to be run by School District personnel.
7. See Fee Schedule for Rates

1. Absolutely no motor vehicles, bikes, rollerblades, scooters, skateboards, etc. are allowed on the track.
2. Footwear will be appropriate running shoes with no spikes.
3. All equipment items for the band and athletic teams will cross the track at a designated area on to the field. No vehicle will run on the track for any reason. The crossover area will be designated by signage.

Inside lanes will be blocked when track is used for recreational needs. It is the responsibility of the facilities department to ensure the proper set up after every event. Cost associated with setting up track protection is the responsibility of the renting organization.

Gym shoes must be worn on all gymnasium floors, with the exception of dances.

CHARGES FOR FACILITIES & SERVICES

1. All checks must be made payable to “Upper Moreland Township School District.”
2. The balance of participant fees for the use of Facilities by Class II, Class IV, Class V organizations is due two (2) weeks in advance of the start date of the activity. The balance of building rental, custodial and energy fees for Class III organizations is due two (2) weeks in advance of the first date of the activity.
   
   Class I organizations fees are waived except for custodial overtime and Holiday hourly charges. Failure to comply will cancel the approval and the event will not be scheduled. The balance of participant fees for the use of Facilities by non exempt Class I organizations is due two (2) weeks in advance of the first date of the activity.
3. Forty-eight (48) hour’s written notice of cancellation is required. The applicant will remain liable for the payment of any regular fees and custodial costs without such written notice.
4. Class III organizations will be charged a custodial fee for custodians on duty. Fees will be charged based on the fees indicated for a minimum of four (4) hours. No custodial fees will be waived. Organizations will be billed for all custodial time including one (1) hour prior to the event and one (1) hour after the event in order to clean up after the activity. No payments will be made directly to the custodians, including tips and gratuities.
   

   a. Custodial Fees are calculated at a rate of $34.00 per hour regular time.
   b. Custodial Fees for Saturday will be billed at $50.00 per hour
   c. Custodial Fees for Sunday will be billed at $66.00 per hour

5. School officials have the authority to engage security personnel and call police when, in their judgment, it becomes necessary. The applicant will be charged the prevailing rate for those services.
6. A designated School District employee must be present at all times when a facility is used.
7. Cafeteria worker fees (Certified Food Handler), will be paid at the per hour overtime rate for each cafeteria worker, with a minimum of 4 hours. Fees will be billed directly by the Food Service Department based on current employee rates and active time worked. Renters will be held responsible for damage to any equipment or supply damage or loss to the Food Service Department. (See Food Service Facility Use Instructions.)
8. Air Conditioning is an optional utility. Air conditioning must be started one hour prior to the activity. See Fee Schedule.
9. Lifeguard Fees will be established in writing by the Community Pool Coordinator and approved by the School Board or his or her designee based on the rate established for lifeguards.
10. See the Fee Schedule for Rental rates.
11. In order to request Pre-Approval of services to the District to reduce or eliminate the required fees see the “Request Procedures” .