school grounds . Contractors hired to do this work shall give evidence of appropriate training and certification in the proper use of pesticides . Pest control contractors shall be utilized , when deemed necessary , to inspect for conditions conducive to pest problems and to develop appropriate prevention measures . Pest control contractors will be expected to write recommendations for structural improvements or repairs and housekeeping and sanitation measures required to reduce or prevent recurrence of pest problems . Someone other than a certified pesticide applicator may apply a pesticide in an emergency to eliminate an immediate human health threat when ( 1 ) it is impractical to obtain the services of a certified pesticide applicator and ( 2 ) a restricted use pesticide is not used . Whenever it is deemed necessary to use a chemical substance that school must provide notification to all parents and staff who have registered for advanced notification in conformity with state statutes . The District , prior to any application of pesticide within any building or on school grounds shall provide such notice by electronic mail no later than twenty-four hours prior to the pesticide application . Notices shall also be posted in designated areas at school at least ( suggested ) forty-eight ( 48 ) hours prior to the application . At the beginning of each school year and at the time a student is registered , parents / guardians shall be informed of the District ’ s pest management policy . Those parents / guardians and staff who register a request shall be notified prior to every pesticide application . Parents / guardians who have registered for prior notice shall receive a transmittal of notice by electronic mail no later than twenty-four hours prior to such application . Notice shall be given by any means practicable to school staff who have registered for such notice . The notice shall include :
• The name of the active ingredient of the pesticide being applied .
• The target pest .
• The location of the application on school property .
• The date of the application .
• The name of the school administrator or designee who may be contacted for further information .
On or after October 1 , 2015 , the Board of Education is required to post notice of pesticide application not less than twenty-four hours prior to the application on or through the ( 1 ) home
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