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School Integrated Pest Management Awards
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The EPA is now recognizing schools and school districts that have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving children’s health by promoting smart, sensible, and sustainable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices!
School Integrated Pest Management Awards
IPM
education coordinator Complete
self-assessment using checklist Certified
applicator Must
meet all applicable state or tribal laws IPM
Coordinator identified Written
IPM policy
Tier
1: Great Start
Tier
3: Excellence
Tier
2: Leadership Pesticide
use and monitoring records Warning
signs/notification and correct storage Trash
areas well maintained and dumpster distance Door
sweeps Visibility
between landscaping and facility Must
meet all applicable state or tribal laws Environmental
health/IPM committee Written
IPM plan IPM
education for custodial, maintenance, groundskeeper, kitchen, and
nurse staff Monthly
inspections of pest vulnerable areas
Connector Provide
documentation of program results in terms of pest reduction,
health improvements, and financial benefits Demonstrate
how it has been communicating about its IPM program, both to its
internal community (students, parents, employees) and to the
external community Describe
how they communicated with school districts to facilitate their
IPM efforts Demonstrate
how the achievements made by their actions will be sustained in
the future Have at
least one endorsement from a relevant entity (school, school
district, state board, etc.) in order to verify the significance
of their contribution
An
award for individuals and organizations that have contributed to
the adoption and use of IPM policies in school districts at the
community, state, region, or national level Demonstrate
actions and initiatives that support school IPM Provide
a detailed account of their actions contributing to school IPM,
including documentation of the results of their actions
Demonstrate
that it continues to meet all Level 3 criteria for at least two
years after receiving Level 3 recognition Provide
documentation of its strategy and efforts to make its IPM program
sustainable Repeated
recognition can be provided if district continues to meet all
Level 3 criteria
Tier
4: Sustained Excellence Maintenance
records, pest sighting/complaint records Follow
guidelines for pesticide selection and application Appropriate
food storage, kitchen sanitation, rooms free of clutter Structure
free of gaps, holes, and entry points Must
meet all applicable state or tribal laws Communication
between IPM committee and school administration IPM
plan updated annually IPM
education for staff with certificates awarded Full
inspection (annually) Exterior
free of clutter and harborage
School IPM Recognition Program – Website Information
Purpose: To recognize schools and school districts that have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving children’s health by promoting smart, sensible, and sustainable Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.
There are five school IPM awards, starting with four tiers: Great Start, Leadership, Excellence, and Model of Sustained Excellence. The fifth award is the Connector Award.
Great Start Award
U.S. school districts that are in the initial stages of implementing a comprehensive IPM program
Must have any pesticide applications administered by a licensed applicator only, have selected an IPM coordinator for the district, and have created a written IPM policy
Leadership Award
U.S. school districts showing significant progress in implementing an IPM program
Be putting in place the framework for effective programs outlined in the Six Key Drivers: Organize, Assess, Plan, Act, Evaluate, and Communicate
Secure senior-level commitment to establish and maintain a sustainable IPM program
Although a prior Great Start Award is not required, schools must meet the minimum criteria for the Great Start Award
Excellence Award
U.S. school districts with exemplary programs that have shown exceptional commitment to IPM
Demonstrate how the school district has successfully implemented the elements associated with an effective, comprehensive IPM program, such as those outlined in all of the Six Key Drivers: Organize, Assess, Plan, Act, Evaluate, and Communicate
Model of Sustained Excellence Award
Ongoing exceptional commitment and achievement while institutionalizing comprehensive school IPM practices
Must have previously won the Excellence Award, which shows that they have already successfully implemented and are sustaining actions associated with effective IPM programs outlined in the Six Key Drivers
Demonstrate that they have:
Sustained an effective IPM program
Established long-term IPM goals
Tracked the results of their program
Utilized district-wide communication and established IPM policies
Connector Award
Recognize organizations and individuals whose efforts have led to the successful implementation of IPM programs in schools
Must have demonstrated one or more of the following:
Developed an innovative approach, tool or resource that has made a significant contribution to improve school IPM programs
Demonstrated a significant dedication to student and staff health and wellness, and have taken steps to leave a positive, lasting impact on school buildings, staff and students
Mentored or assisted their own or other school districts with implementing effective and sustainable IPM management programs
Sample EPA Social Media Posts
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Your school can be recognized! Our Office of Pesticide Prgrams has just release five different awards dedicated towards recognizing Integrated Pest Management in schools. We want your school to apply! Click on the link for requirements and applications http://go.usa.gov/3dEse |
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We want to recognize safe and healthy schools. Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is a sustainable method of pest control. If your school uses IPM we have an award for you! Learn more on how to apply: http://go.usa.gov/3dEse |
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Great Start Award
Presented to
ABCD Public Schools
For Their Commitment to Implementing a Smart, Sensible and Sustainable
Integrated Pest Management Program
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