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Section E: Support Services

Policy Title: Reporting of Hazards/Warning Systems - Pesticide/Herbicide
Policy Code: EBAA
Lead Department: Facilities

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Notification of Pesticide/Herbicide Use at School
Students, parents and staff will be notified, in accordance with State laws and guidelines issued by the Arizona State Board of Education, before pesticides/herbicides are used at District schools. This Governing Board Policy and accompanying Administrative Regulation will facilitate communication between schools, parents, and the community regarding pesticide/herbicide application.

Certified applicators employed and/or contracted by the District will provide principals (or other designated personnel) with a 72 hour advance notice and a written pre-application notification. Students and/or staff will be notified at least 48 hours in advance via announcements made through the public address system. Written notice will be given to parents/legal guardians of students at least 48 hours in advance of all pesticide/herbicide applications.

Adopted: December 19, 1995
Revision: May 18, 2006 (from Policy #3810 to EBAA)

Legal Reference: ARS §15-152. Pest management at schools; notice
ARS §15-346. Policies and procedures concerning pupils with chronic health problems; definition
ARS §32-2307 Notification of pesticide applications to public schools; exemptions; definition
ARS §32-2321.Disciplinary action; grounds; procedure; appeal

Replaces TUSD Policy # 3810 Pesticide/Herbicide Application Notification