Insurance requirements

Liability insurance is required for all non-board/community use activities. The community user group/permit holder must carry a minimum of $2 million liability insurance and Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board must be named as an additional insured on the policy.

If the group/permit holder does not have insurance, coverage is available through Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board for not-for-profit and non-commercial groups. (Commercial activities require an insurance certificate.) Coverage is provided by Ontario School Boards' Insurance Exchange (OSBIE). Cost is based on the number of bookings and type of activity, and will automatically be added to the permit fee.

- OSBIE Facility User Group Frequently Asked Questions

- OSBIE Facility User Group Rating Schedule

Criminal reference checks

A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check is required for any member of the user group who will have direct contact with students of Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board during the day. The Criminal Reference Check must be provided prior to the event booking or the permit will be cancelled.

For more information, please contact:

Community Use of Schools

Education Centre

Phone: 613-966-1170 // 1-800-267-4350, extension 2361 or 2244
Fax: 613-966-4682
Email: communityuse@hpedsb.on.ca