[JohnBoucher]

Leaving admin out of the discussion can backfire on you. It is better to get everyone's support. There are liability, contractual and other issues that will come into play the cannot be addressed at the teacher level.

See if the teacher responsible for the area is willing to let you use the area. Once that is done, then go all the way to the top and secure their support. That way support will trickle down.

Become everyone's friend, from the Board of Ed to the janitors. Unless you are part of the curriculum or funded in someway by their budget, you are an outsider. They have no stake in your program.

Put together an informational packet, emphasis on the scholarships. Do some community service with no strings attached. When doing fundraisers, make certain that the admin, faculty and support staff are all approached.

You need to be an asset to their system. If you are, then it's easier to get what you need.