By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Jason Parenteau, 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, C.K. Brennan on 2/1/2010 10:52:00 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,  Jason Parenteau , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the C.K. Brennan 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 C.K. Brennan 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 C.K. Brennan 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 C.K. Brennan are listed below:
1) Jason Parenteau (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Karen Saltzmen
3) Andre Faria
4) Chritine  Kinzle

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

• Teachers and custodial staff will receive IPM training.
• Training will cover: Sanitation, reporting procedures, as well as proper trash removal.
• Training will take place annually.
• Chris Kinzle will present the training annually, the training will then be evaluated by Jason Parenteau.
• Food is allowed only in designated areas, food and drink is not allowed in the gymnasiums or the auditoriums. Students are reminded not to store food in lockers.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan quarterly. When pests are present, C.K. Brennan has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of monthly inspections. When pests are absent the INDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of monthly inspections.

The following technique will be used to monitor for pests:  Reports from facility personnel (pest reporting forms) would prompt the IPM coordinator to setup monitoring traps, which would be used to identity the pest and determine its abundance.

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

There are currently no reports of pest problems at Brennan Middle School. In the past we have had issues with mice.

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

The mice were found in the receiving area.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

Just one mouse would demand action.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

The area is monitored daily by Andre Faria and monthly by Flynn Pest Control.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

We reinforced our sanitation practices, and installed door sweeps.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Again we reinforced our sanitation practices.

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Door sweeps were installed in the receiving areas

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Door sweeps were installed, and food sources are minimized.

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

Only pesticides allowed under the Children's and Families' Protection Act are used indoors.

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of C.K. Brennan , 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 quarterly .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Karen Saltzmen has assigned committee member Jason Parenteau 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 C.K. Brennan . 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: 11/10/2008 7:59:00 AM
Plan updated by Jason Parenteau on: 2/1/2010 10:52:00 AM