The District will monitor, manage, and treat pests on District property.

A. Pest Application

1. The Board does not authorize the application of a pesticide on District property unless a written integrated pest management program is in place for that property. The Superintendent or designee will develop, evaluate, and modify site-specific integrated pest management programs in accordance with law.

2. The Board only authorizes the lawful application of a pesticide by a certified or registered applicator who has been properly trained. After the application of a pesticide, a person may only reenter District property in compliance with restrictions identified by the applicator and required by law.

3. A “pesticide” does not include sanitizers, germicides, disinfectants, or antimicrobial agents.

B. Notice

1. Within 30 days after the beginning of each school year, the Superintendent or designee will provide notice to students’ parents/guardians that they will receive advance notice of the application of a pesticide.

2. Except in an emergency, the Superintendent or designee will provide at least 48 hours’ advance notice to students’ parents/guardians of the application of a pesticide. In an emergency, the Superintendent or designee will provide notice to students’ parents/guardians promptly after a pesticide has been applied.

3. Notices will comply with methods, time frames, and information requirements established by MCL 324.8316.

4. Notices are not required for the application of a pesticide that is a bait or gel formulation.

C. Records

Each building will maintain a copy of its integrated pest management program. Records of pesticide use and other non-pesticide pest management practices will be maintained on site.

Legal authority: MCL 324.8316; Mich Admin Code R 285.637.1 et seq.

Date adopted: 08/09/2021



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