By signing the end of this indoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Dov  Ciment, 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, New England Hebrew Acadmey on 2/1/2005 12:46:00 PM 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,  Dov  Ciment , about pest control and pesticide use.

This plan describes the pest management practices for indoor areas of the New England Hebrew Acadmey 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 New England Hebrew Acadmey 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 New England Hebrew Acadmey 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 New England Hebrew Acadmey are listed below:
1) Dov  Ciment (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Dov  Ciment

D. COMMUNICATING IPM WITHIN THE FACILITY

The Pest Management Professional communicates with the IPM coordinator of the facility. The IPM coordinator then passes this information onto an administrative assistant who decides how the information will be distributed throughout the facility.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• Dov Ciment
• Proper sanitation and clean-up
• Training will occur annually at mandatory staff meetings
• Dov Ciment or City Servive Exterminating Compony will provide the training
• If necessary the pest control contractor will meet with the IPM Coordinator and staff

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan semiannually. When pests are present, New England Hebrew Acadmey has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of semimonthly 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 contact the facility’s Pest Management Professional who would then conduct a facility audit.

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

seldom Mice, but mainly preventive measures for roach/rodent and mice

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

Basement and storage area

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

One

MONITORING/INSPECTION

To apply insect monitors and glueboards

ELIMINATING ACCESS

To seal openings in the foundation and make sure all screens are tight

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

We will designate area for eating and make sure all stored food is in sealed containers

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

We will seal cracks and crevices where pests hidewith caulk or steel wool or other materials

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

To seal holes n the foundation

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

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

Pesticides are used only when monitoring has shown that pests are present and when the use of the pesticide is justified or in the case of an emergency situation.

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of New England Hebrew Acadmey, 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 semiannually .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Rabbi Chaim Ciment has assigned committee member Dov Ciment 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 New England Hebrew Acadmey. 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
MaxForce Gel		432-1254	Roaches
MaxForce Stations		432-1251	Roaches
Contrac Blox		12455-79	Rodents
Contrac Rat & Mice		12455-75	Rodents

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: 2/1/2005 12:46:00 PM
Plan updated by Dov Ciment on: 2/1/2005 12:46:00 PM