Pesticide Applications at Schools
PESTICIDE APPLICATIONS ON SCHOOL GROUNDS
The Fairfield Board of Education is required by Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 10-231a to issue a statement of policy regarding the application of pesticides at schools and on school grounds. This statement of policy shall be made annually to all staff and to all parents or guardians of students enrolled in the Fairfield Public Schools.
An Integrated Pest Management Plan is in place for the Fairfield Public Schools. This plan requires that alternative methods of pest control be employed prior to using a pesticide. Whenever it is deemed necessary to apply a pesticide, it will be done during a period when school is not in session and there are no planned activities on school grounds. All individuals applying pesticides will hold the proper State of Connecticut certificates. Children will not be allowed to enter an area where such application has been made until it is safe to do so according to the provision on the pesticide label.
Conn. Gen. Stat. Section 10-231c allows for the notification of staff, parents, and guardians of students, prior to the application of a pesticide. Any individual who wishes to be notified may register to receive notice by calling our maintenance department, at 203-255-8352.
Pesticides that may be used on school grounds during the year are as follows.
Questions regarding the Fairfield Board of Education policy for pesticides may be addressed to Mr. Angelus Papageorge, Executive Director of Operations, at 203-255-8373.
Revised 9-24-2024