General Policies

The Red Cross and Civil Defense shall have permission to use the school gymnasiums and cafeterias in the event of a natural disaster at no cost to the Board. A standing building use request form will be submitted and will be on file at the Board office for this specific purpose.

Public school buildings are erected primarily for the use of the public schools and shall not be used for any purpose that conflicts with such use. However, the Board believes that the schools belong to the community and they welcome community use of the school plant and its facilities if such use does not conflict with the educational program of the schools and when such use does not place the District in an inordinately vulnerable position regarding liability.

When school buildings are used for other purposes by any group of citizens in the community, it is the policy of the Board to make such charge as will compensate the District for such use, basing the amount of the charge upon the purpose for which the property is to be used, the extent of the use, the cost of servicing such proposed use and the community advantage arising from such. School facilities will not be rented to individuals as such, but only to organized groups or organizations who can and will be responsible for proper supervision of the group and for adequate protection of school property. School buildings and facilities will not be rented to any group for any activity which would seem to result in negative public relations with school patrons. This includes groups or individuals advocating violence or unlawful acts, disrespect for the rights or sensitivities of others, or activities of questionable morality. Groups desiring to use school buildings and facilities shall make a request through the office of the Superintendent, subject to availability through confirmation with building principals.

General Rules for the Use of School Buildings and Facilities

1. Use of all tobacco products is banned in all school buildings and on all campuses at all times.
2. There shall be no use or sale of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances and drugs on school property.
3. Each group must have a sponsor who is responsible for the group and will provide adequate supervision while using the school building or facility. Adequate supervision shall include such matters as discipline, admission arrangements, ushering, and care of property.
4. Nothing is to be attached to the walls, ceiling, or floors without first clearing for permission with the principal of the building.
5. Group activities shall be restricted to only that area of the school facility which was approved by the school administration.
6. The group using the school building and facilities shall be responsible for any school property that is damaged or destroyed while under their supervision.
7. Groups using a school building or facility shall have access to it only for the time approved by the administration.
8. Groups desiring to use facilities will fill out a school facilities and equipment form obtained from the Board office.
9. No activity by students or adult group shall take place in any facility unless there is a custodian or other school personnel approved by the Superintendent present.
10. Free use, insofar as possible, of school buildings by Boy and Girl Scout Organizations, Special Olympics, 4-H clubs, approved AAU activities and United States Swimming, Inc. activities, will be permitted provided such use does not conflict with regular school activities.
11. When buildings are used by churches, civic groups, or other city-wide organizations strictly for community projects and for which no admission charge is made, the Board reserves the right to make no charge or to charge only enough to pay for custodial services required.
12. Groups may not rent school facilities more than two sessions per month unless the requested facility has not been requested by any other group.
13. School gyms will be rented on the basis of a two (2) hour session, one beginning at 6:00 p.m. and ending at 8:00 p.m. and a second session to begin at 8:00 p.m. and ending at 10:00 p.m. depending on the number of requests.

Use of Sedalia Middle School Swimming Pool

1. School sponsored or related activities shall have first priority at all times.
2. Time may be allocated for instructional use such as lessons for non-swimmers and lifesaving courses.
3. Free use of the pool shall be granted when school is in session to the City Recreation Program, Red Cross, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Special Olympics, AAU Swim Team, 4-H Clubs, and Boys Club when requested for instructional purposes and when proper agreement forms have been filled out and signed.
4. Any pool use requires one certified lifeguard on duty for each twenty-five (25) participants with said lifeguard’s current certification on file in the District office.

Sedalia School District Requirements for All Pool Activities

The following safety requirements must be adhered to in order to ensure optimum safety in the swimming pool:

1. A qualified lifeguard, or qualified educator, or qualified coach, must be on the pool deck in addition to any instructor or coach supervising the pool activity. They must be designated with the sole responsibility of monitoring student safety by following these procedures:
   1. Ensure the safety of all students.
   2. Be alert and attentive at all times.
   3. Always have a clear view of the entire pool.
   4. Visually scan above and below the water surface continually.
   5. Do not get distracted or leave the pool area.
2. All pool facility doors will remain locked when the facility is not in use.
3. The qualified lifeguard, or qualified educator, or qualified coach must ensure the pool has all the necessary safety equipment and is readily available each time the pool is in use. Pool deck must be kept clear of unnecessary equipment.
4. There must be a designated telephone in close proximity of the pool deck for emergency calls.
5. The instructor and/or qualified lifeguard, or qualified educator or, qualified coach must make certain that the start of the deep end is clearly marked.
6. Pool rules will be enforced at all times.
7. Always adhere to the pool rules that are posted in the pool area.