AHA and the Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA).
We are required by the Federal Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) to inform you each year that Holy Angels has completed an inspection for the presence of asbestos containing materials.
After this inspection, a management Plan was developed and is kept on file here at AHA. Annually, we are visited by an official from the Archdiocese who ensures that he plan is being implemented correctly.
The annual inspection reports and management plan are available for your review on any school day during school hours by contacting the Principal in advance to schedule an appointment. Upon request, a copy will be provided for a reasonable fee.
The Academy of the Holy Angels Integrated Pest Management Policy .
The New Jersey School Integrated Pest Management Act of 2002 requires schools to implement a school integrated pest management policy.
The law requires the superintendent of the school district, for each school in the district, the board of trustees of a charter school, and the principal or lead administrator of a private school, as appropriate, to implement Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures to control pests and minimize exposure of children, faculty, and staff to pesticides. The Academy of the Holy Angels shall therefore develop and maintain an IPM plan a part of the school’s policy.
Integrated pest management procedures in schools
Implementation of 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.
Each school 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 pesticide and method are preferred and shall be considered for use first.
Development of IPM plans
The school IPM plan is a blueprint of how the Academy of the Holy Angels will manage pests through IPM methods. The school IPM plan states the school’s goals regarding the management of pests and the use of pesticides. It reflects the school’s site-specific needs. The IPM plan shall provide a description of how each component of the school IPM policy will be implemented at the school. For non-public schools, the development of the IPM plan shall be the responsibility of Trustees or the Principal or Lead Administrator.
IPM Coordinator
The President of the Academy of the Holy Angels shall designate an integrated pest management coordinator, who is responsible for the implementation of the school integrated pest management policy.
Education/Training
The school community will be educated about potential pest problems and IPM methods used to achieve the pest management objectives.
The IPM Coordinator, other school staff and pesticide applicators involved with implementation of the school IMP policy will be trained in appropriate components of IPM as it pertains to the school environment.
Students, parents/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 school board.
Records shall also include, but are not limited to, pest surveillance data sheets and other non-pesticide pest management methods and practices utilized.
Notification/Posting
The IPM coordinator of Academy of the Holy Angels, is responsible for timely notification to students' parents or guardians and the school staff of pesticide treatments pursuant to the School IPM Act.
Re-entry
Re-entry to a pesticide treated area shall conform to the requirements of the School IPM Act.
Pesticide applicators
The IPM coordinator shall ensure that applicators follow state regulations, including licensing requirements and label precautions, and must comply with all components of the School IPM Policy
Evaluation
Annually, the President of the Academy of the Holy Angels shall report to the Board of Trustees on the effectiveness of the school IPM plan and make recommendations for improvement as needed.
The Board of Trustees directs the President to develop regulations/procedures for the implementation of this policy.
Authorizing Regulatory References
The School Integrated Pest Management Act of 2002
N.J.A.C. Title 7 Chapter 30 Subchapters 1-12
Pesticide Control Act of 1971