Community Use of Schools
How to Book a School Facility
The Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board is working to provide a seamless offering our school facilities to local community groups through a user-friendly online application process. Renting a school facility is a simple process done in the comfort of your own home!
#1 CREATE AN ACCOUNT
To book a Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board facility, you start by creating an account in our on-line database. After reading the information below, simply click on this link Let’s Get Started.
Users must:
- be 18 years of age or older.
- have a valid e-mail account that can receive account information and approved permits.
- agree to the ‘Rules Governing the Use of School Properties’
- register a valid Visa or Master Card to cover applicable fees. The database will give you 24/7 secure access to your account to check charges and payments.
- provide a certificate of insurance in the minimum amount of $2 million for Liability Insurance naming the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board as an ‘additional insured’. Groups that do not carry liability insurance can purchase it through the BGCDSB Blanket Insurance based provided by OSBIE (Ontario School Board Insurance Exchange). The cost of the liability insurance will be added to the permit costs.
# 2 CHOOSE A FACILITY
The on-line software provides access to our school facilities across Bruce and Grey counties, such as gymnasiums, libraries, school classrooms, meeting rooms, outside track, and cafeterias. To check availability before making your request, check out the online calendar.
# 3 APPROVAL
Once an application has been approved, a copy of your permit will be electronically issued to you. You will need to check the approved dates listed on the permit as some may have been removed. A current copy of the permit should be with your group at all times. Our software simplifies the payment process with a secure online payment method using your credit card.
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Rates and Categories (Fee)
Any fees are based on the following group categories as determined by the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board and Ministry of Education. Payments are made through the permit application using a Visa or Master Card. Applicable charges are applied to the account after each use and applicable fees are charged to the credit card on file, on the last day of each month. Permit holders will have secure 24/7 access to their online account to view billing and payment history.
Room rental charges are based on your group’s activity and space you wish to book.
Room rental charges are based on your group’s activity and space you wish to book.
Please check the category list below to see which category applies to your group.
Most schools have custodial coverage Monday to Friday.
If you wish to book a weekend date, weekend fees will be applied
- The Board reserves the right to request supporting documentation to verify the not-for-profit status of an organization in order to determine the appropriate charge category. The Board reserves the right to request supporting documentation annually.
a) GROUP A - Recriprocal Agreement, School and Board Activities
School activities must have a curriculum focus and directly benefit the students of the school. These activities are free of charge and must be booked through the community use of schools program to avoid conflicts. Activities of a personal nature or connection and/or for personal gain are not considered school or Board activities.
b) Group B - Non for Profit Youth/ Senior Organizations
All programs where the activities are intended for participants under the age of 18 or Seniors 55+. Activities must be carried out by not-for-profit organizations with proof of non-profit status.
c) Group C – Not for Profit Adult Programs:
Adult recreation organized by not-for-profit organizations, not-for-profit educational organizations providing adult programs, not-for-profit groups providing community services free of charge, or for cost recovery. Activities must be carried out by not-for-profit organizations with proof of non-profit status.
d) Group D - Commercial/Business/Private:
Including but not limited to activities provided by; for-profit organizations, religious services and activities (except youth programs), film productions, political organizations, religious events, theatrical presentations.
2023-2024 RATE SCHEDULE