- Facility Use
- Book a Facility
- City of Johnstown Vendor Permits
- Capital Improvement Project
- Facilities Notifications
- Asbestos Management Plan
- Lead Testing
- Pesticide Notification
Facility Use
The Greater Johnstown School District makes facilities available for use by community groups.
The current rates for use of the facilities are as follows:
- Knox Field, $60 per hour
- Field Lights, $25 per hour
- Concession Stand, $40 per hour
- Sound System/Public Address System, $35 per hour
- JHS Varsity Fields, $40 per hour
- Field Lights, $25 per hour
- Concession Stand, $40 per hour
- Custodial Staff contract salary, $35 per hour
- A minimum of 1/2 hour for facility preparation and 1/2 hour for clean up will be charged. Additional charges for clean up and supervision may be charged based on the type and length of the event. These charges will be itemized for the applicant prior to billing.
- Classrooms, $10 per hour
- Gymnasium (Elementary), $15 per hour
- Cafetorium (Elementary), $15 per hour
- Cafeteria/Kitchens, $20 per hour
- JHS Lecture Hall, $40 per hour
- Knox Auditorium, $40 per hour
- Gymnasium (Knox & JHS), $50 per hour
- Pool, $50 per hour
- Performing Arts Center, $60 per hour
- Sound/Lighting Technician, $35 per hour
At the discretion of the Superintendent, facility fees may be waived for non-profit groups holding community service events and for groups directly affiliated with the GJSD.
Applicants for use of the GJSD facilities and their representatives must adhere to all parking regulations on all campuses. Failure to do so may result in denial of access and use of facilities.
Book a Facility
ML Schedules has replaced the paper Facilities Request Form.
City of Johnstown Vendor Permits
Vendors may need to apply for a City of Johnstown permit to conduct certain events on Greater Johnstown School District premises. Currently, concession stands, fundraisers, and book fairs do not require a permit. However, events such as Craft Fairs at any school building and fireworks at Knox Field do require a City of Johnstown permit.
- More information regarding vendor permits is available on the City of Johnstown website.
- City of Johnstown permit applications may also be accessed on the City of Johnstown website.
Capital Improvement Project
Just like a home, school facilities need regular attention and upkeep to continue to operate year after year as originally intended. Learn more about the district’s efforts to improve our school facilities for students, staff and visitors on the Capital Improvement Projects page.
Facilities Notifications
Asbestos Management Plan
The Greater Johnstown School District submitted its Asbestos Management Plan to the New York State Education Department in 1989. In accordance with the EPA Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1987 (40 CFR Part 763), this memo is intended to fulfill annual notification that management plans for this district are on file and can be viewed between the hours of 8 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, please contact the GJSD Director of Facilities and Operations at (518) 762-4611.
View Board Policy #5630 – Facilities: Inspection, Operation, and Maintenance
Lead Testing
In accordance with New York State public health and education law, The Greater Johnstown School District samples water outlets throughout the district. Testing is done every 5 years to identify any potable water outlets in a school building that exceed the state standard of action.
Learn more about Lead Testing in the Greater Johnstown School District.
Pesticide Notification
Under state law, the Greater Johnstown School District is required to notify you that pesticide products may be used in school buildings throughout the year. Parents, guardians and staff may request 48-hour advance written notification, including the date and place where the pesticide will be used, the name of the pesticide and its EPA registration number and who to contact for more information. To be placed on the list, call the GJSD Director of Facilities and Operations at (518) 762-4611.
Departments & Services Links
Contact Facilities
The Knox Building
400 S. Perry St.
Johnstown, NY 12095
(518) 762-4611 ext. 3144
David Wood
Director of Facilities II
Jennifer Faas
Senior Typist