Supporting Communities Through Shared School Spaces
At the Northeastern Catholic District School Board, we believe our schools are vital parts of the communities they serve. We are committed to making our facilities and properties available, whenever possible, to support the important work of local organizations, including parish groups, recreational committees, municipal councils, and citizen-led initiatives.
Through our Community Use of Schools program, we encourage the use of school spaces for recreational, cultural, and educational activities that enrich the lives of children, families, and residents across our region. This approach reflects our dedication to stewardship, partnership, and maximizing the value of our facilities in service to our ratepayers.
NCDSB Community Use of Schools is accepting permits for the 2025/2026 school year. Most NCDSB schools are available for community use during the school year from:
- Monday to Friday – 4:30PM to 11PM
- Saturday to Sunday – 7AM to 11PM (caretaking cost will apply)
Schools are generally unavailable for community use from mid-June through mid-September, Election Polling dates, Winter and March Break, Statutory Holidays, long holiday weekends or P.A. Days.
The Ontario Ministry of Education provides Community Use of Schools funding. Subsidy eligibility and allocation is determined annually, based on funding availability.
Fees Schedule
School Facilities | Fees |
|---|---|
Gymnasium (single) | $15/hour (max $75/day) |
Gymnasium (double) | $25/hour (max $125/day) |
Classroom | $15/hour (max $75/day) |
Cafeteria | $15/hour (max $75/day) |
Athletic Fields (equipment costs separate) | $15/hour (max $75/day) Seasonal Fee TBD |
Other Area (library, common area) | $15/hour (max $75/day) |
Theatre | $125/day (flat fee) |
Theatre Seat Rental | $1 to $10/seat (determined upon booking) |
Services | Fees |
|---|---|
Water Flushing (weekends and holidays) | $90 single CUS permit |
Custodial Rate | $130 initial 3-hour minimum $33/hour after 3-hour minimum |
NCDSB Theatre Technician (if a technician is required, an NCDSB technician must be hired through CUS) | $50/hr TBD/hour (evenings, weekends, holidays) Based on availability |
School Key/Key Card Deposit | $100 |
Insurance Fees | See attached Facility User Group Rating Schedule |
Usage Type | Fees |
|---|---|
Internal School Use | No fees charged |
Parish Use | Custodian fees if applicable |
Not for profit use | Custodian and insurance fees if applicable |
Community endorsed use | Custodian and insurance fees if applicable |
Insurance
School Boards are committed to community use of schools. Obtaining individual coverage in the insurance marketplace can be cost prohibitive. In our efforts to minimize costs associated with this use, OSBIE has implemented an insurance program which allows facility users, who do not have access to an insurance program, to obtain coverage in an affordable, simple format. Please access OSBIE’s Facility User Insurance details to apply or to receive a quote.
For more information regarding the OSBIE insurance program, please contact support@instantriskcoverage.com.
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