Pesticide Notification, Posting and Record Keeping & Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

Annual Notification

The district complies with all legal requirements for record keeping regarding the application of pesticides to school grounds or school facilities.  This includes creation of an annual summary report of pesticide usage and compliance with state department of agriculture record keeping.  These records are available on request by interested persons in the State Public Records Act and other Laws.

A pesticide is defined as:

• Any substance or mixture of substances intended to prevent, destroy, control, repel, or mitigate any pest;
• Any substance or mixture of substances intended to be used as a plant regulator, defoliant or desiccant, and;
• Any spray adjuvant, such as a wetting agent, spreading agent, deposit builder, adhesive, emulsifying agent, deflocculating agent, water modifier, or similar agent with or without toxic properties of its own intended to be used with any pesticide as an aid to the application of effect thereof, and sold in a package or container separate from that of the pesticide with which is to be used.

Pest Management Pre-Notification

Oakville School District is committed to providing safe and healthy work and learning places for students, staff, and visitors.  The district’s integrated pest management program reflects this commitment.

As necessary, and in compliance with all state and local regulations, the district uses pesticides/herbicides to control pest vegetation, rodent, or insects.  On those occasions, products are applied by state-licensed staff.  At least 48 hours before any necessary pesticide/herbicide application inside or outside of facilities, school offices prominently display a “Pesticide Application” notice.  The notice will list what chemical is to be used, when and where it will be applied, why it is being used and whom to call at the school for more information.  Typical pesticides used include a form of Roundup and wasp/hornet spray.  Any areas so treated are clearly marked with signs that include a phone number to call for more information.  These signs remain in place for at least 24 hours after application.

The district maintains records of all such applications, and this annual summary is available by contacting (360) 273-5947.  The maintenance department at that phone number can also provide information about how to receive notification before pest control substances are used.

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Official Notification (AHERA)

In compliance with federal legislation to the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act Official Notification, the Oakville School District has contracted with an Environmental Protection Agency accredited personnel and have completed AHERA inspections and management plans for all school district buildings

All friable and non-friable ACBM discovered during the inspections are recorded in the AHERA management plan along with the approved response actions for each.  Copies of the AHERA inspection report and management plans for the school district are available for public review at the administration offices during regular business hours.

All questions regarding asbestos in the school district should be directed to Ron Hawley, our AHERA designated person.