Temple Emeth Nursery School
Outdoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan
194 Grove St
Brookline, MA 02167

By signing the end of this outdoor IPM plan, the IPM coordinator, Cynthia Levitt, 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 Temple Emeth Nursery School on 8/16/2010 12:35:00 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 Temple Emeth Nursery 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,  Cynthia Levitt

Objectives
The objectives of the integrated pest management program conducted at the Temple Emeth Nursery 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 Temple Emeth Nursery 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 Temple Emeth Nursery School are listed below:
1) Cynthia Levitt (Outdoor IPM Coordinator)
2) Cynthia Levitt
3) Robin Sagarin
4) Dick McCue

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

agenda item on "work week" training schedule

F. OUTDOOR MONITORING

The IPM plan will follow a Annually evaluation schedule. When pests are present, Temple Emeth Nursery School has chosen an OUTDOOR monitoring schedule that consists of Daily 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 staff and students (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 OUTDOOR PESTS

Outdoor property includes the turf, landscaping, and the outdoor grounds such as building exterior, playground equipment, etc..  Temple Emeth Nursery School has prepared maps of the outdoor facility and identified the following priority areas for maintenance:

OutdoorGrounds
playground



The following pests have historically and/or currently been a problem at Temple Emeth Nursery School:



TURF PESTS		LANDSCAPING AND PLANT PESTS		OUTDOOR GROUNDS PESTS
				Other





OUTDOOR MANAGEMENT PLAN

The following areas are priority areas for maintenance: playground

Cultural Practices

OUTDOOR GROUNDS GENERAL MANAGEMENT PRACTICES

Waste Disposal (trash containers and dumpsters):
maintenance empties trash barrels

Light Management:
n/a

Excess Water Prevention:
n/a

Noxious Weed Management:
landscapers maintain lawn and garden areas

Playgrounds (if applicable):
n/a

Nuisance weeds in pavement:
maintenance and landscapers maintain area

Storage Sheds (If applicable):
n/a



Insects observed in and around outdoor grounds of school property.


Pests


Insects in playground area (if applicable)


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.


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


Weeds
Noxious weeds noticed on the school grounds


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 have you taken to manage the pests above.


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

H. RECORD KEEPING

In the case of Temple Emeth Nursery 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 Annually basis.

J. NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & EXEMPTIONS

During the creation of this IPM plan, Robin Sagarin has assigned committee member Robin Sagarin 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, Robin Sagarin has assigned committee member Cynthia Levitt 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 Temple Emeth Nursery 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

M. WELL WATER SYSTEM

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

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

Outdoor IPM Plan originally submitted on: 8/16/2010 12:35:00 PM
Plan updated by Robin Sagarin on: 8/16/2010 12:35:00 PM