By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Kenneth  Deneault, of this School and the Pest Management Professionals described above acknowledge, and agree to the terms of this INDOOR integrated pest management plan.

A .INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides, Acushnet Elementary School on 2/16/2006 8:03:00 AM has prepared the following indoor IPM plan. By centralizing all of the information about this facility’s pest management practices the plan serves as a guide to direct this facility’s IPM coordinator,  Kenneth  Deneault , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the Acushnet Elementary School and clearly states it’s pesticide use policies.

A copy of the plan has been filed with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR), and at least one printed copy must be kept on site and made available to the public upon request.

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Acushnet Elementary School are listed below.

	Reduce children’s exposure to pesticides and pesticide residues whenever possible.
	Manage pests that may occur on facilities to prevent interference with the learning environment of the students.
	Provide the safest playing or athletic surfaces possible.

In light of these objectives, the Acushnet Elementary School has selected the following as it’s IPM policy statement:

B.POLICY STATEMENT

It is the policy of this school to implement Integrated Pest Management procedures to control structural and landscape pests and minimize exposure of children, faculty, and staff to pesticides.

C.IPM COMMITTEE

The tasks set before an IPM committee are to:

	Develop an IPM plan. The IPM plan is in essence, a document that describes the organization and implementation of IPM on school grounds.
	Evaluate progress of the IPM program.
	Communicate about IPM - Facilitate communication within the school about IPM practices.
	Assist in development of contract specifications.
	Provide notification to parents about pesticide use.

The INDOOR committee members selected for the Acushnet Elementary School are listed below:
1) Kenneth  Deneault (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Kristin  Flynn
3) David Davignon
4) Mike Gonet

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facility. The IPM coordinator then posts this information in a common viewing area dedicated to the subject of integrated pest management. In addition, the IPM coordinator also communicates information to the staff supervisors who then distribute the information to all the staff and occupants concerned.

Staff/Students communicate with their supervisors or teachers who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• Maintenance and custodial staff will receive training
• Pest Management Policy Procedures
• Annually-summer
• IPM Coordinator will provide training,evaluation will be added to annual evaluation process
• Handbooks will encourage students and staff not to keep food in lockers and encourage proper waste disposal.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually. When pests are present, Acushnet Elementary School has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of quarterly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  The facility’s contracted Pest Management Professional would conduct regular pest inspections and would then instruct the IPM coordinator as to the proper course of action.

G. COURSE OF ACTION TAKEN FOR INDOOR PESTS

The School's IPM approach to managing the indoor pests includes the following actions:



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

none

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

none

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

none

MONITORING/INSPECTION

daily by custodians,monthly by contractor,quarterly by IPM coodinator

ELIMINATING ACCESS

eliminate source of food and water

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Students and staff arre encouraged through handbooks and staff discussion to not keep food in lockers and classrooms.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

food is enclosed in pest-free containers/spaces and limited to cafeteria only

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

the contractor follows the mandates of CPA regulations

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

Pesticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator.

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Acushnet Elementary School, INDOOOR monitoring records will be maintained through the following technique:  The use of forms which will be filled out by the person monitoring the facility

I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan annually .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Virginia Cutler has assigned committee member Kristin Flynn with the responsibility of applying for an emergency waiver.

K. LIST OF PESTICIDES TO BE USED INSIDE THE FACILITY

The following list includes all the pesticides that will be used inside the Acushnet Elementary School. This list includes all herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that will be used in the event that chemical is required.



Pesticide Name

Active Ingredient

EPA Registration #

Target Pest

Rationale for use

I attest, to the best of my knowledge, that the above information is complete, accurate and true

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IPM Coordinator Signature                                                         Date

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Administrator, Director, or Principal                                            Date

Indoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 2/16/2006 8:03:00 AM
Plan updated by Kenneth Deneault on: 2/16/2006 8:03:00 AM