Everett Community College 5/4/2023

EvCC5080: FACILITIES USE POLICY Original Date: 1/28/2001 Revision Date: 3/15/2016 Policy Contact: Vice President of College Services POLICY The building and grounds of Everett Community College are designed for educational purposes. The College does not wish to compete with private enterprise. As a partner in our community, Everett Community College allows the citizens of the district community college service area to use college facilities, provided that the use is in harmony with public interest and welfare, subject to the laws of the state of Washington and rules and regulations prescribed by the District 5 Board of Trustees for the operation of the College. The College reserves the right to reject any application for use of college facilities. The College reserves the right to prohibit the use of college facilities by groups or activities, which are secret, of a private nature, or which restrict membership or attendance, in a manner inconsistent with the public and nondiscriminatory organizations as defined and listed by the Attorney General of the United States. Facilities shall not be made available for any use which might result in any undue damage or wear. No use shall be permitted which interferes with the primary educational purpose of the College or for which satisfactory sponsorship or adequate adult supervision is not provided. Proper police and fire protection shall be provided by the organization when required by the College. Before a college facility may be used, a college facility use agreement must be completed and submitted to the conference services office. Forms may be obtained from the conference services office. Agreements not completed at least fourteen business days prior to the date of intended use may be denied. USE OF FACILITIES FOR FIRST AMENDMENT ACTIVITIES The purpose of the time, place and manner regulations set forth in this policy is to establish procedures and reasonable controls for the use of college facilities for both college and non-college groups. It is intended to balance both the College’s responsibility to fulfill its mission as state educational institution of Washington along with the interests of college groups and non-college groups who are interested in using the campus for the purposes of constitutionally protected speech, assembly or expression. The activity must be conducted such that usual ingress or egress to the College, college buildings or facilities, or college activities continues unimpeded. The activity must not create safety hazards or pose safety risks to others. The activity must not substantially infringe on the rights and privileges of college students, employees, or invitees to the College. Users must follow the facility use policy with respect to paying for any damages and/or extra staff required for facility cleanup or repair. FACILITY DAMAGE The user of the facility shall accept responsibility for any damage done to the College’s property. In the event of property damage, the user shall accept and pay the College’s estimate of the amount of damage. Custodial services will provided by the College. The College reserves the right to charge an additional custodial fee if extra cleaning is required.