To foster collaboration within the community, the district equipment can be loaned to groups that work with the Red Oak Community School District.
District equipment may be temporarily loaned to community groups under the following conditions:
- The use in no way interferes with the district’s educational and activity program.
- The use is consistent with state law and conforms to district regulations.
- The use is consistent with the conditions or purposes for which the equipment was originally intended. For example, equipment designed for interior use will not be used in outdoor settings.
- Electrical equipment must be used in settings with adequate, appropriate, and properly installed electrical access.
- The group or organization is responsible and will exercise care in the use of the equipment.
- Properly trained individuals must operate equipment.
- The activity is supervised by an adequate number of adult sponsors.
- The activity is not a commercial profit-making venture by a taxable entity.
- A written application and agreement is executed and approval is received in advance through the appropriate administrator.
- The group or organization shall be responsible for paying for any damage or destruction to the school equipment, up to and including replacement of equipment lost or damaged beyond repair.
- If it is determined that the use of school equipment by community groups or organizations could result in increased and unnecessary liability exposure for the district, the request will be denied.
Approved March 31, 2014
Reviewed March 20, 2024
Revised February 25, 2019
