Community Use of Schools

Opening the door to support healthy, active lifestyles

Community Use of Schools is an initiative that supports access to school space outside of school hours for not-for-profit community groups.

It is the policy of the Lakehead District School Board to make available to the community the Board’s school buildings, facilities and grounds provided use does not conflict with regular school use and is economically feasible.

For the detailed policy description, refer to Lakehead District School Board Policy and Procedures 8011.

Interested user groups may contact individual schools to obtain available dates. Groups are required to complete an “Application/Permit for Use of Schools” available through our Online Booking System or by contacting the Community Use Officer .

• See “User Categories” below for category definitions.
• Schools shall be available to non-profit user groups from 6 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday and for eight hours on Saturdays and Sundays.
• All rentals require proof of liability insurance.
• Compliance with all taxing and licensing requirements shall be the responsibility of the user.
• Additional "Conditions and Regulations"

To book a facility you must sign up your group with the Lakehead District School Board through the On-Line Booking System and have an email address.

To register and obtain your username and password please follow the instructions on the On-Line Booking System page.

A Permit User Guide is available for download for your reference in completing the process and booking a facility.

Questions? Click HERE or contact: CU_Officer@lakeheadschools.ca or (807) 625-5217

CATEGORY A (Board, School, Reciprocal Agreements, Partnerships and Day Cares)

• School Council activities
• Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities supervised by a teacher or responsible adult
• Programs sponsored and/or supported by Lakehead District School Board (eg. Home and School Association; staff training including AQ Courses).
• City of Thunder Bay Parks and Recreation programs
• Coterminous Boards' Physical Education Program
• Best Start Hubs and Day Cares located in our schools.

CATEGORY B (Non-Profit)

• Athletic and amateur sports groups (including staff groups)
• Local community group activities (eg. crafts, book clubs, etc)
• Local community theatre, dance or musical production
• Any other group where money collected is used for community club or charitable purposes, and not for personal gain
• Meetings held by the following groups: Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, Rovers, Sparks, Brownies,Guides, Rangers, Junior Achievers, Junior Farmers, 4H, Pathfinders.
• Non-revenue generating local community association meetings (eg. Municipal business meetings; Board Union/Federation meetings)

CATEGORY C (Commercial)
The following groups will be charged a commercial rate:

• Please contact the Community Use Officer for application information
• Private instructional classes
• Commercial activities
• Any other group that yields a profit to individuals or groups of individuals

  User Category C (Commercial) Details:

  Gymnasium - Single	$56/hr
  Gymnasium- Double	$84/hr
  General Purpose Rooms:
  0-50 seating (i.e. classroom)	$50/hr
  50+ seating (i.e. cafeteria, library)	$60/hr
  Custodial Staff	$40/hr
  Playing Field	TBA

   

• Additional costs may be added for any extraordinary expenses (eg. Extended hours, weekends, holidays, special activities, etc.)
• If clean-up is required, all costs will be assumed by the user. All custodial costs will be as per union agreement. Current rate is $40.00 per hour. NOTE: 13% HST IS CHARGED ON RENTAL RATES AND CUSTODIAL COSTS

For Community Use inquiries, please contact any of our schools, or email CU_Officer@lakeheadschools.ca