Schools
Community Use of Facilities
The Simcoe County District School Board endorses and encourages the community's participation in the use of its facilities and resources.
Click here for the Community Use of Schools - Permit Application (PDF)
Click here for the complete list of permit rules(PDF)
Click here to view the Community Use Procedure (PDF)
It is the policy of the Simcoe County District School Board that its facilities will be made available for community use for the mutual benefit of students and the community, in a manner that is both fair and equitable on a cost recovery basis, in accordance with Policy 2340 and Administrative Procedures Memorandum A1220 on the "Community Use of Facilities.'
School facilities and resources shall be made available during the school year through the issuance of rental contracts.
Click here for a list of available facilities (PDF)
Community Use of Schools Program
In recognition of the many benefits associated with community use of school space the "Community Use of Schools program" has been developed by the Ministry of Education. This initiative supports access to school space outside of school hours for not-for-profit community groups. Not-for-profit user groups within categories A and B (see APM A1220 - Community Use of Facilities) qualify for reduced rates under the program. The program was initiated in the 2004-2005 school year and has been renewed on an annual basis. All Simcoe County District schools (excluding Alcona Glen E.S. and Andrew Hunter P.S.) are available through the permit process. A complete list of elementary schools, including addresses is available by clicking here, and a complete listing of secondary schools is available by clicking here.
What you need to do:
1. User groups must fill out the appropriate application forms, which are available at all school facilities, in the Permit Office and on this website (see Community Use of Schools - Permit Application).
2. Completed applications are to be submitted to the Permit Office, following all the applicable rules and regulations that accompany the application form. A Permit Clerk will process the application, and advise the applicant if the facility requested is available.
3. Once an application is approved, a rental contract will be issued and the applicant will be invoiced with the applicable fees, as per Policy 2340, Schedule A - Rate Schedules for Use of Facilities.
Factors to note:
The Permit Office is located in the Education Centre, Simcoe County District School Board, at 1170 Hwy. 26, Midhurst, ON L0L 1X0.
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Telephone #: 705-734-6363 Fax #: 705-728-6097
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Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, and an individual of 18 years of age or older must be in attendance for the duration of the rental contract.
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No rental contracts will be available during Professional Activity Days, Christmas Break, March Break, Easter Monday, statutory holidays, and the summer period, except for rental contracts to carry out religious services. (Municipal use may be allowed with fees as determined).
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Rental contracts will not be granted for the use of school facilities during the two weeks prior to the end of the school year, regularly scheduled maintenance projects, two weeks prior to the school year commencing and during the first week of school.
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No school will be used for permit use where a custodian is not available.
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All rental contract holders shall carry liability insurance of at least $2 million and name the Simcoe County District School Board as Additional Insured.
Permit Clerk @ Ext. 11281
Central Simcoe County:
Barrie area schools (excluding Barrie Central C.I. and Bear Creek S.S.)
Permit Clerk @ Ext. 11372
North Simcoe County:
Orillia area schools, Penetanguishene area schools, Midland area schools
Permit Clerk @ Ext. 11348
West and South Simcoe County
Stayner area schools, Collingwood area schools, Innisfil area schools, Bradford area schools, Alliston area schools
Permit Clerk @ Ext. 11361
Alcona Glen E.S., Barrie Central C.I. and Bear Creek S.S.
Manager of Custodial Services and Community Use @ Ext. 11210
Assistant Manager of Community Use @ Ext. 11339