POLICY NUMBER:
300.14
ADOPTED:
10.4.2022
Board Policy
- The Board of Education is committed to providing a safe, healthy, well-maintained buildings for our students and the public. It is the policy of Canyons School District to manage pests in and around schools in a manner that protects human health, maintains the integrity of school buildings and grounds, and preserves the environment in accordance with Utah Admin Code R392-200-7 (12). Integrated Pest Management (IPM) focuses on eliminating pest access to food, water, and shelter in an around CSD schools.
- The Board authorizes the Superintendent and District Administration to establish administrative regulations consistent with this policy, subject to review and approval by the Board.
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION:
300.14-1
APPROVED:
10.4.2022
Definitions - 300.14-1
- Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Integrated Pest Management is an ecologically based management strategy that provides long-term solutions to pest problems with minimum impact on human health and the environment. IPM relies upon monitoring for possible pests problems, pest prevention through education of staff, improved sanitation, and mechanical means such as pest-proofing buildings.
- IPM Coordinator: an appointed individual by the District leadership to provide oversight and implementation of the IPM program.
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION:
300.14-2
APPROVED:
10.4.2022
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Committee - 300.14-2
- The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Committee is an administrative committee
whose purpose is to provide guidance, education, and support on programs and
procedures for pesticide safety and IPM practices. - The Integrated Pest Management Committee includes, but is not limited to the
following District personnel: A School Performance Director, Maintenance Coordinator,
the IPM Coordinator, Risk Management, Nutrition Services, Nursing Services, inspectors,
and trainers. - The IPM Coordinator and IPM trainers will be responsible for training of faculty, staff,
students, parents, vendors, and contractors regarding IPM.
ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION:
300.14-3
APPROVED:
10.4.2022
Approved Chemical Lists - 300.14-3
- A list of approved chemicals will be maintained at each school/facility and must be available for inspection by the District IPM Coordinator.
- The IPM Committee will direct schools to remove from schools sanitation or chemical materials that may be inconsistent with the IPM Plan and that may be too dangerous for student health (i.e., pesticides, bleach, etc).
References
Forms
None
Document History
Adopted – 10.4.2022.
This online presentation is an electronic representation of the Canyons School District’s currently adopted policy manual. It does not reflect updating activities in progress. The official, authoritative manual is available for inspection in the office of the Superintendent located at 9361 South 300 East Sandy, UT 84070.
