CODE: 3516
SECTION: BUSINESS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS
SAFETY
The Superintendent of Schools shall develop rules governing school safety which shall include but not be limited to: pupil safety in school; care of injured pupils; vehicle safety programs; plant safety including removal and/or encapsulation of asbestos; labeling and storage of hazardous substances; emergency procedures; pupil safety in transit to and from school; and eye protection. In addition, pupils shall be provided with safety instruction in accordance with the law.
Use and Storage of Hazardous Substances
The West Milford Board of Education shall not allow the use of any hazardous substances in or on any of the buildings or grounds of this West Milford Board of Education District when children are present, except in emergencies. A list of substances that are legally exempted from this requirement can be obtained from the Superintendent.
The Superintendent shall inform the Board when hazardous substances may be used when children are present, and the Board shall determine if an emergency situation exists and such use is warranted.
If any hazardous substance is stored or used on any school site, the Superintendent shall make available the hazardous substance fact sheet for that substance to anyone who requests it.
At least two days prior to the start of any construction activity involving hazardous substances, the Superintendent shall post on a bulletin board at the school a notice that such construction will take place. The notice will state the activity to be conducted and the hazardous substance(s) to be used.
The Superintendent shall ensure that all parents/guardians receive a notice at least once a year informing them of the following:
A. Notice of any construction or other activities involving hazardous substances will be posted on the bulletin board of their children's school;
B. Hazardous substances may be stored at the school at various times throughout the year;
C. Hazardous substance fact sheets for any of the hazardous substances being used or stored are available at the school.
Implementation
Rules and procedures implementing this policy shall be reviewed and adopted by the Board as required by law and shall be disseminated to staff and to pupils annually and whenever any changes are made.
First Reading: December 12, 2000
Adopted: December 19, 2000