SECTION:  BUSINESS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS 

SCHOOL INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN 

The New Jersey School Integrated Pest Management Act of 2002 requires school

districts to implement a school integrated pest management policy that includes an Integrated Pest Management Plan.  In accordance with the requirements of the Act, the Board shall insure implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures to control pests and minimize exposure of children, faculty, and staff to pesticides.  These procedures shall be applicable to all school property in the West Milford Township School District. 

IPM Coordinator (IPMC) 

The Supervisor of Operations shall be designated as the district’s Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) and is responsible for the implementation of the school integrated pest management policy. 

Integrated Pest Management Procedures in Schools 

Implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures will determine when to control pests and whether to use mechanical, physical, cultural, biological, or chemical methods.  Applying IPM principles prevents unacceptable levels of pest damage by the most economical means and with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. 

The Integrated Pest Management Coordinator (IPMC) shall consider the full range of management options, including no action at all.  Non-pesticide pest management methods are to be used whenever possible.  The choice of using a pesticide shall be based on a review of all other available options and a determination that these options are not effective or not reasonable.  When it is determined that a pesticide must be used, low-impact pesticides and methods are preferred and shall be considered for use first. 

Development of IPM Plans 

The School Business Administrator, in collaboration with the School Building Principal(s) and the IPMC, shall be responsible for the development of the IPM Plan for the school district.  The school district’s Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plan is a blueprint of how the school district will manage pests through IPM methods.  The school district’s IPM Plan will state the school district’s goals regarding the management of pests and the use of pesticides for all school district property.  The Plan will reflect the school district’s site-specific needs and a description of how each component of the school district’s Integrated Pest Management Policy and Regulation will be implemented for all school property. 

Education/Training 

The school community will be educated about potential pest problems and IPM methods used to achieve the pest management objectives. 

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

Students and parents/legal guardians will be provided 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 the State regulatory agency and the Board. 

Records shall also include, but are not limited to, pest surveillance data sheets and other non-pesticide pest management methods and practices utilized.