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, R.J. Coelho Middle School on 2/1/2010 10:46:00 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 R.J. Coelho Middle 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 R.J. Coelho Middle 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 R.J. Coelho Middle 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 R.J. Coelho Middle School are listed below:
1) Jason Parenteau (Indoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Reza Sarkarati
3) Jeorge Silva
4) Christine Kinzle

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 in writing with an administrator who then passes the information onto the IPM coordinator when necessary.

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

• All facilities employees receive IPM training.
• Training will cover sanitation, prevention and reporting
• Training will be offered annually.
• The training will be conducted annually by Christine Kinzle. At the conclusion of the training employees will be quized.
• Signs stating "food in designated areas only" are posted near the the gymnasiums, and the auditorium.

F. INDOOR MONITORING

The IPM committee will evaluate the plan semiannually. When pests are present, R.J. Coelho Middle School has chosen an INDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of daily 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 following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at R.J. Coelho Middle School:
• Rats & Mice
  

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



SCHOOL PEST DESCRIPTION

Small mice

SCHOOL PEST LOCATION DETAILS

The pest were found in the refceiving area.

SCHOOL PEST ACTIVITY

Four pest were found.

MONITORING/INSPECTION

Monitors were placed in several areas.

ELIMINATING ACCESS

Exterior openings were sealed.

ELIMINATING SOURCES OF FOOD AND WATER

Trash was emptied several times daily

ELIMINATION OF SHELTER AND HARBORAGE

Storage areas were cleaned to reduce clutter.

NON-CHEMICAL CONTROLS

Non chemical conrtols included: the elimination of food, water, shelter and access.

CHEMICAL CONTROLS

PESTICIDE USE ATTESTATION:

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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of R.J. Coelho Middle 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 semiannually .

J. IN THE EVENT OF A HEALTH EMERGENCY

During the creation of this IPM plan, Reza Sarkarati 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 R.J. Coelho Middle 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
None Used

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: 12/15/2008 3:28:00 PM
Plan updated by Jason Parenteau on: 2/1/2010 10:46:00 AM