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Facilitron

Porterville Unified School District is pleased to announce a new online facility request and rental system designed to provide a positive user experience for all. With the new system, reservation requests can be submitted easily and will be handled more efficiently. Renters will be able to access photos and descriptions, see real-time availability, get estimated quotes, and pay online.

 

In partnering with Facilitron, PUSD has launched custom facility use sites for the district and each school – allowing facility use requests to be submitted at any time. You can view and request all district facilities at: https://www.facilitron.com/pusd93257. Although the process of requesting/approval/management of facility use is now digital, what is implemented on Facilitron remains the same as dictated by PUSD’s board policies on facility use. The PUSD administrative staff will make final decisions on all facility use requests.

 

Facilitron will assist with the set-up of organizations and user accounts, including verification of non-profit status (if applicable). Facilitron will also collect payment and proof of insurance (certificate of insurance) on PUSD’s behalf. Payments can be submitted conveniently on Facilitron. Payment options include major credit cards, checks, ACH/eCheck, and Paypal. Proof of insurance (certificate of insurance) can also be conveniently uploaded into the system, and/or it can be obtained directly through Facilitron.


The new Facilitron system is live beginning June 15, 2018, and any existing payments for May 2018 must be submitted through the online process. Moving forward, the only way to request use of a district facility is by creating a Facilitron account and submitting a request online. If you need assistance setting up an account and/or submitting a facility use request, you can contact Facilitron directly at: [email protected], or by calling them at: 800-272-2962 ext. 1. 

Pre-Qualified Vendor Listing

Pursuant to Public Contract Code § 20111.6, Porterville Unified School District (“District”) requires that general contractors, mechanical, electrical and plumbing subcontractors planning to submit a bid or proposal for qualifying District projects ($1,000,000 or more) in the twelve months pre-qualify. See the attached sheet for pre-qualified contractors.

Buck Shaffer Theater - Porterville Memorial Auditorium

The Porterville Memorial Auditorium (415 W. Olive Ave.) on the Porterville High School campus is available for rental to the general public. 
 
The auditorium was renamed with the addition "Buck Shaffer Theater," named after legendary Porterville High School band director Buck Shaffer. In 1953, Shaffer moved from West Virginia to become the Panthers' director and immediately brought acclaim to the city, becoming one of the first bands in California to appear on television. Shaffer and the Panthers' band performed at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley, Calif., the Seattle World's Fair, five Rose Parades and America's bicentennial celebration in 1976 in New York, Washington, Boston and Philadelphia. He would take the band on a similar trip in 1984 and 1990, where the band performed at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. Shaffer retired in 1990 after 37 years as the Porterville High School band director.
 
Parking: For any event at Porterville Memorial Auditorium, attendees are reminded not to park in lots that are attached to businesses, such as Pizza Hut and Walgreen's as vehicles may be towed.
 
If you are interested in hosting an event at Buck Shaffer Theater, you will need to go through Facilitron. 
Buck Shaffer Theater