DBS CODE:  3524.2

Business/Non-Instructional Operations

Hazardous Material in Schools

Green Cleaning Program

Environmentally sound, effective and healthy cleaning and sanitizing products should be used in all schools. Accordingly, a Green Cleaning Program will be implemented to provide for the procurement and proper use of environmentally preferable cleaning products in all schools. In accordance with such Green Cleaning Program, only products that meet guidelines or standards set by a national or international certification program approved by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) in consultation with the Environmental Protection Commissioner, and that as far as possible minimize potential harmful effects on human health and the environment will be used in the schools.

A written statement of the Green Cleaning Program will be provided annually to all school staff and, if they request it, to parents or guardians of students. In addition, parents/guardians of any child who transfers during the school year, or a new staff member hired during the school year shall be notified of this green cleaning policy. The policy shall be posted on the school district website.

The Board will report to the Commissioner of Education triennially on its green cleaning program, in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner.

(cf. 3524 – Hazardous Materials in Schools)

(cf. 3524.1 – Pesticide Application)

(cf. 7230.2 – Indoor Air Quality)

Legal Reference:  Connecticut General Statutes

10-220 Duties of boards of education, as amended by P.A. 11-136

10-231a through 10-231d. Pesticide applications at schools

22a-46. Short title: Connecticut Pesticide Control Act.

P.A. 09-81 An Act Concerning Green Cleaning Products in Schools

Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) 7 U.S. Code 136 et seq.

Adopted:  12/12/11