When should permit requests be submitted?
The maximum time a request may be submitted in advance of the event is 6 months. Requests must be submitted 30 days in advance of the start date.
How long can an organization use the school space?
The maximum length of a permit is 6 months.
Requests may have July through December dates on one request and January through June dates may be submitted on a separate request.
When are the permit payments due?
Payments are due one week before the start date of the event.
What type of payments can the District accept for permits?
You may pay online via credit card, debit card or bank account (ACH) and you are encouraged to do so. If you strongly desire to pay offline please contact the Community Use Office in writing after you have submitted your request and received approval.
Who can request use of school facilities?
Only groups or organizations may submit requests. Private rental (use) is not allowed. The request must be submitted by a board member of the organization with an active title. PTA presidents must submit requests for PTA events.
How can an organization find out if a school (site) space is available?
The organization's requestor must contact the schools directly to check and confirm availability of the required space for the dates and times they will be requesting.
Is any equipment available with the space?
The rental of the space does not include any equipment.
What is the liability insurance requirement? All permit holders are required to carry General Liability Insurance with a minimum of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Please submit:
1. A Certificate of Insurance (COI) naming Long Beach Unified School District as the Certificate Holder (LBUSD – Attn: Community Use of School Facilities, 2201 E. Market St., Long Beach, CA 90805), and
2. The Additional Insured Endorsement (schedule page) listing Long Beach Unified School District as an Additional Insured.
The insured name on both documents must match the organization listed on the permit. Both documents must be submitted and approved at least fourteen (14) days prior to your event.
Insurance may also be purchased directly through the Insurance tab in your permit.
Is there a minimum amount of hours to use a space?
The District has a 4-hour minimum for auditoriums and a 3-hour minimum for all other spaces on Saturdays, Sundays, holidays and when school is not in session. The District permits after school hours 4:00pm to 10:00pm Monday through Friday and Saturdays and Sundays between 7:00am and 10:00pm. It is up to each school/site to approve dates and hours prior to final District approval.