By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Patricia Tucker, 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 Stoneridge Children's Montessorri School on 3/4/2005 2:51:00 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 Stoneridge Children's Montessorri 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.

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,  Patricia Tucker

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Stoneridge Children's Montessorri 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 Stoneridge Children's Montessorri 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 OUTDOOR committee members selected for the Stoneridge Children's Montessorri School are listed below:
1) Patricia Tucker (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Patricia  Tucker
3) Marianne Marshall

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 passes this information onto an administrative assistant who decides how the information will be distributed throughout the facility.

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

E. EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF FACILITY OCCUPANTS & STAFF

The IPM committee, custodial staff and faculty will be invited to attend an annual IPM training meeting

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Semiannually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Stoneridge Children's Montessorri School has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Weekly inspections. When pests are absent the OUTDOOR monitoring schedule will consist of Quarterly 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 OUTDOOR PESTS

Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc..  Stoneridge Children's Montessorri School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
Exterior perimeter, playgrounds and dumpster areas



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Stoneridge Children's Montessorri School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Pests     Ants     Stinging Insects Insects in playground area (if applicable)     Yellow Jackets Other     no weeds





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: Exterior perimeter, playgrounds and dumpster areas

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
Waste is picked up on a routine basis, recepticals are inspected for integrity weekly

Light Management:
there have been no measures taken to adress lighting on school properties

Excess Water Prevention:
drains are installed where water pools

Noxious Weed Management:
when noxious weeds are present they are hand pulled. cracks in pavement are filled when found

Playgrounds (if applicable):
playgrouds are kept clean and trash receptacles have tight fitting lids

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
when weeds are present they are pulled by hand. crack are filled when they are found

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
there are no storage sheds on the property



Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.
Ants
Stinging Insects


Pests
Ants
Stinging Insects


Insects in playground area (if applicable)
Yellow Jackets


Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
when noticed the pmp is made aware of their presence

Provide information on how you identified the species of the pests above.
provide sample to the pmp for identification

Provide details on the non-chemical control measures you have taken to manage the pests above.
have not presented themselves as of yet

If you use insecticides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
to resolve a dangerous situation

Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use
tempo1%dust	cyfluthrin	3125-569	ants/yellow jackets	when present




• Insecticides are only applied by a certified and/or licensed applicator. 
• Insecticides are used only when monitoring has shown that insects are present. 
• Selective insecticides are used where possible instead of broad spectrum insecticides. 
• Insecticide chemical classes are rotated. 
• Insecticides that are applied preventatively are used only in areas where insects occurred and were documented the previous year and can be expected to occur in current season. 
• Insecticide Use is documented in the STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION FORM. 

  Weeds
  Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds
  

  Describe the monitoring technique you used for the pests above.
  landscaper manually contolls them

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

  Provide details on the non-chemical control measures have you taken to manage the pests above.
  pull them up seal cracks

  If you use herbicides, describe your rationale for using them for the pests above.
  do not use herbicides

  Pesticide Product Name	Active Ingredient	EPA Registration Number	Target Pest	Rationale for use

  
  

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Stoneridge Children's Montessorri School, 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 Semiannually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Patricia Tucker has assigned committee member Marianne Marshall 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, Patricia Tucker has assigned committee member Marianne Marshall 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 Stoneridge Children's Montessorri School. 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
tempo1%dust	cyfluthrin	3125-569	ants/yellow jackets	when present

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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