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NEPN/NSBA CODE: EBD
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MSAD #37 POLICY INTEGRATED Pests can pose significant problems to people,
property, and the environment. By
reducing reliance on pesticides and incorporating low-risk control options,
Integrated Integrated IPM relies on pest monitoring and the most economical
and least hazardous combination of cultural, physical, biological and/or
chemical controls to prevent unacceptable levels of pest activity and
damage. The school will develop a site
plan for each locality on school property that may experience pest
problems. These plans will incorporate
IPM and outline specific management tactics. The full range of management options, including no
action at all, will be considered. The
choice of using a pesticide is based on a review of all other available
options and a determination that these options are not acceptable or are not
feasible. Non-pesticide pest
management methods are used whenever possible. When it is determined that a pesticide must
be used, the least hazardous material and method of application will be
chosen. Pesticide applications will be
timed to minimize their impact on school grounds. All pesticides including disinfectants,
fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, rodenticides, repellants and wood preservatives
will be handled according to state and federal law. §
Maintain a safe and sustainable school
environment. §
Protect human health by suppressing pests
that threaten public health and safety. §
Reduce exposure of humans to pesticides. §
Reduce or prevent pest damage to school
properties. §
Reduce environmental pollution. §
Reduce the costs of pest management. §
Prevent pests from spreading beyond school
property. §
Enhance the quality of life for students,
staff, and others using school property. IPM Coordinator The school will appoint an IPM Coordinator
responsible for overseeing implementation of the IPM Policy and site
plans. The Coordinator’s
responsibilities will include: §
Recording all pest sightings by school
staff and students. §
Recording all pesticide use and making the
records available to parents, guardians, or staff. §
Making a copy of this policy and specific
pesticide information available to parents, guardians or staff. §
Coordinating management activities with
pest control contractors. §
Approving appropriate pesticide
applications—methods, materials, timing and location. §
Assuring that all of the pest control
contractor’s recommendation on maintenance and sanitation are carried out
where feasible. §
Posting and notification of pesticide
application. §
Evaluating the school’s progress in
implementing the IPM plan. Education The school community will be educated about potential
pest problems and IPM methods used to achieve the pest management
objectives. From the very beginning,
the IPM should involve people from all segments of the school community. Record Keeping Notification/Posting Within the first two weeks of every school year a
notice will be provided to school staff, students and parents or legal
guardians briefly explaining the school’s pesticide use policy. The notice will include that pesticides may
be used both indoors and outdoors, as needed and that applications will be
noted in accordance with the Board of Pesticides Control’s Chapter 27:
Standards for Pesticide Application and Public Notification in Schools. In addition, the school will provide
written notification at least 5 days before pesticides that pose a risk of
exposure to students or staff are applied
This notification will be sent to
parents, guardians, and staff who have previously requested such notification. Also, a sign will be posted in a central
location and at points of access to the treatment area at least 2 days before
the application and will remain posted for 48 hours following the treatment. Notification need not be
given for pesticide applications recognized by law to pose little or no risk
of exposure to children or staff. Pesticide Storage and Purchase Pesticide Purchases will be limited to the amount
authorized for use during the year.
Pesticides will be stored in an appropriate, secure site that is not
accessible to students or unauthorized personnel and disposed of in
accordance with label directions and state regulations. Pesticide Applicators Any person applying pesticides in school buildings or
on school grounds will be trained in the principles and practices of IPM and
licensed by the state to apply pesticides.
Applicators must follow state regulations and label precautions and
must comply with the School IPM Policy and pest management site plans. Approved: Revised: November
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