By signing the end of this outdoor 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 OUTDOOR integrated pest management plan.

A. INTRODUCTION

In compliance with the Act Protecting Children and Families from Harmful Pesticides the I.R. Studley Elementary on 11/13/2008 12:27:00 PM has prepared the following outdoor IPM plan about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for outdoor areas of I.R. Studley Elementary 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.

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

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the I.R. Studley Elementary 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 I.R. Studley Elementary 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 OUTDOOR committee members selected for the I.R. Studley Elementary are listed below:
1) Jason Parenteau (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Jason Parenteau
3) Manny  Silva
4) Jenella Porter
5) Christine Kinzle

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

Pest Management Personnel to Building Staff:


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 who then pass information onto the IPM coordinator.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

Custodial and maintenance employees will be formally trained.

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Quarterly evaluation schedule. When pests are present, I.R. Studley Elementary has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Semiweekly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Weekly 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 OUTDOOR PESTS

Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc..  I.R. Studley Elementary has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

Landscaping
All areas surrounding the building



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at I.R. Studley Elementary:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
		Weeds     Crabgrass Other





LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: All areas surrounding the building

Cultural Practices

Monitoring Program:
The school custodian inspects the grounds weekly.

Soil Maintenance:
Soil maintenance includes mulching and planting

Fertilizer Use Practices:
Slow release fertilizers are utilized.

Plant Care:
Plant spacing and mulching is utilized.

Watering:
The school does not have an irregation system.



Tree and Shrub Diseases


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.


Provide information on how you diagnosed the pests above.


Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.


Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used


If you use fungicides, describe your rationale for using them in for the pests above.


Insects and Related Pests


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.


Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.


Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.


Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used


If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.


Weeds
Crabgrass


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
The school custodian walks the school grounds weekly.

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
The pest was identified with assistance from our gounds contractor

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
The crab Grass was removed by hand.

If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
No herbicided were used.

Describe or identify any alternative management or biological strategies being used or planned to be used
The grab grass has been removed, grass seed was planted. The area is closely monitored.

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
none




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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of I.R. Studley Elementary, OUTDOOR monitoring records will be maintained through: The use of forms which will be filled out by the person monitoring the facility

I. EVALUATING THE PROGRAM

The IPM plan will be evaluated on a Quarterly basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Jennella Porter has assigned committee member Jason Parenteau with the responsibility of assembling and issuing all the documents that accompany the standard written notification whenever pesticides are applied outdoors.

K. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Jennella Porter has assigned committee member Jason Parenteau with the responsibility of applying for an emergency waiver.

L. LIST OF PESTICIDES TO BE USED OUTSIDE THE FACILITY

The following list includes all the pesticides that will be used outside I.R. Studley Elementary. This list includes all herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides that will be used in the event that chemical is required.



Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
none

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

The school does not have its own on site well water system.