Policy 4096-Integrated Pest Management Policy (Rules)

The following administrative rules will be followed as the District implements the IPM Program: 

Inclusion of the following elements is required by law: 

• Site evaluation, including site description, inspection, and monitoring and the concept of threshold levels. 
• Consideration of the relationship between pest biology and pest management methods. 
• Consideration of all available pest management methods, including population reduction techniques, such as mechanical, biological, and chemical techniques and pest prevention techniques, such as habitat modification. 
• Pest controls methods selection, including consideration of the impact on human health, especially for children, and the environment. 
• Continuous evaluation of the integrated pest management program.

The IPM Coordinator, other school staff and pesticide applicators involved with implementation of the school IPM policy will be trained in appropriate components of IPM as it pertains to the school environment. 

Students, parents/guardians will be provided with information on this policy and instructed on how they can contribute to the success of the IPM program. 

Record Keeping

Records of pesticide use shall be maintained on site to meet the requirements of Administrative Rule 285.637.14 and the school board. 

Notification/Posting

The Superintendent or IPM Coordinator is responsible for timely notification to students’ parents/guardians as well as school staff of pesticide treatments pursuant to the requirements under MCL 324.8316. 

The IPM Program Coordinator may promulgate additional rules, procedures, and forms to implement Policy 4056, subject to review and approval of the Superintendent.