Community Use Of Schools - Facility Rentals
Community Use of Schools is a Ministry of Education initiative that supports access to school space outside of school hours for not-for-profit community groups. Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board makes school facilities available for community use in Mississauga, Brampton, Bolton, Caledon, and Orangeville.
School facilities are often used by youth recreational groups, non-profit organizations and local businesses.
School facilities are available during the school year from September to June - Monday to Friday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and on weekends as requested. Limited summer space is available during the month of July and up to the second Friday in August. School facilities are not available during the last two weeks of August, statutory holidays, Christmas break and March Break.
Who has priority for booking school space?
The school has first priority for school activities. When not required, the space is made available to the community. Priority will be given to existing permit holders. All new requests will be on a first come first serve basis according to available space.
If the school is required for a school function, an existing permit will be cancelled. You will be given as much notice as possible. In emergencies, little or no advance notice may be given. The board also maintains the right to cancel any permit for any misuse of facility.
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How can I reserve a school facility?
You are required to complete a Permit Request Form. Forms are available from the Permits Department, the main office reception desk at the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board or at the school’s front office. Complete the Application form and mail to 5685 Keaton Crescent Mississauga, Ontario L5R 3H5 or fax to the Permits Department at 905-890-8001: A minimum of 2 weeks is required to process an application. A non-refundable Administrative fee must be submitted with the application.
Application Form
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How do I pay for my permit?
Organizations and individuals fall into 2 categories:
1) Registered Not - for - Profit Groups for recreational programs not sponsored by the Board
2) Corporate for profit groups, individuals and organizations
The Ministry of Education has provided funding to the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board to allow discounted fees for registered not-for-profit community groups.
Please see Fee for Use of Schools below. Full payment is required for all permits at the start of the permit. Payment may be made by cheque payable to DPCDSB, or by Credit Card (Visa/MasterCard) or Debit.
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Will I need liability insurance?
You will need to provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $2 million. The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board must be added to the policy as an additional insured. Liability insurance can be purchased through the Permits Department and the cost added to your permit if your group does not already have coverage.
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How can I cancel a permit?
Weekday Cancellations:
The Board requires a minimum of 48 hours notice to cancel a permit. Please contact us as soon as you know your function has been cancelled or rescheduled.
Weekend Cancellations:
Weekend permits must be cancelled no later than the Wednesday morning prior to the event for refund consideration.
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Who is responsible for location supervision?
The custodian is responsible for supervision of the school during and after school hours. You are required to have a group leader on site to comply with the Board’s requirements for the event. The group leader is responsible for the members of the group and their spectators while in the school building. If more than one room is required, an adult supervisor is to be assigned to that room. Adult supervisors are to contact the custodian when they arrive at the school.
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What are the safety procedures?
You are responsible to review the Board’s fire/emergency plan before holding an activity at a school. A copy of the fire/emergency plan is available at the school in the custodian’s office.
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What are the parking regulations?
Fire routes and pedestrian walkways are to be kept clear at all times. Vehicles can only be parked in parking lots, not on playing fields or grass. You are responsible for advising participants and spectators that school parking is limited. The Board is not responsible for any vehicles illegally parked.
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Fees for use of School Facilities
Below is an example of the discounted fees subject to Ministry Funding for Registered Not-For-Profit Youth Groups to be reviewed annually.
|
Administration Fee |
Non-Refundable for all groups |
|
For Profit Youth (under 18) |
$45.00+ $65.00 seasonal flat rate |
|
Non Profit Groups |
$0.00 |
|
All other Groups |
$45.00 |
|
Custodial Rates |
Mon/Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
|
Custodial Fees per hour* |
$0 |
$15 |
$20 |
|
All Other Groups/hr |
$0 |
$31 |
$42 |
*All Not-for-Profit Groups pay half the custodial rate for weekends and hours outside the regular custodial schedule.
Community Groups
|
Facility Rates |
Non-Profit |
All Other Groups |
|
Gymnasium/per gym |
$0 |
$20/night |
|
Classroom/per classroom |
$0 |
$10/night |
|
Cafeteria |
$0 |
$20/night |
|
|
|
|
Custodial Rates |
Mon/Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
|
Custodial Fees per hour* |
$0 |
$15 |
$20 |
|
All Other Groups/hr |
$0 |
$31 |
$42 |
Corporate Groups
|
Facility Rates |
Non-Profit |
All Other Groups |
|
Gymnasium/per gym/hr |
$0 |
$25/hr/night |
|
Classroom/per classroom/hr |
$0 |
$20/hr/night |
|
Cafeteria/hr |
$0 |
$25/hr/night |
|
Full day flat rates available |
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|
Custodial Rates |
Mon/Fri |
Sat |
Sun |
|
Custodial Fees per hour* |
$0 |
$15 |
$20 |
|
All Other Groups/hr |
$0 |
$31 |
$42 |
*GST Applies For All Fees*
*Additional fees applied for Special Events. Please contact Permit Department staff for additional information*
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Application Form
List of Schools
Reaching Out Newsletter
Completed Applications Forms can be mailed, faxed, emailed or dropped of in person to the Permits Department at Keaton Centre located at 5685 Keaton Crescent in Mississauga (Matheson Boulevard West and McLaughlin Road).
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Community Outreach Community Use Outreach Assistants:
Working with Permits staff, Plant supervisory staff, School
Administrators, municipalities, community agencies and user
groups; the assistants will help to balance the use of Board
resources against access to facilities by local community
groups, day care providers and reciprocal agreement users
while seeking innovative ways to support local communities
through maximizing the use of Dufferin-Peel facilities.
During the school year, the Outreach Assistants will be visiting
all schools to check on permit group activity. Outlined
below is the contact information for the Community Use
Outreach Assistants:
North Schools: South Schools:
Andrew Puma Nicole Moriah
905-890-0708 ext: 23175 905-890-0708 ext: 23176
andrew.puma@dpcdsb.org nicole.moriah@dpcdsb.org
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For more information, please contact:
(For schools south of Britannia Road)
Maria Emanuele
Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 23254
Fax: 905-890-8001
Email: maria.emanuele@dpcdsb.org
(For schools north of Britannia Road)
Joanne Chuckryk
Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 23253
Fax: 905-890-8001
Email: joanne.chuckryk@dpcdsb.org
Permit Officer
Laura Iaboni
Tel: 905-890-0708 ext. 23251
Fax: 905-890-8001
Email: laura.iaboni@dpcdsb.org
Mailing Address:
Permits Department
Keaton Centre
5685 Keaton Crescent
Mississauga, ON L5R 3H5
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