Policies

Live animals with the exception of fish in aquariums are only to be in the school for educational purposes. At no time will animals considered dangerous be brought into the classrooms.

The purpose of this policy is to reduce student and staff exposure to chemical hazards from hazardous chemicals used or kept at the school. By selecting products with lesser hazards, and by properly using these products, there will be a reduced risk of exposure to these products.

This policy applies to all chemicals purchased for use in child-occupied school buildings. Each year, the school conducts a site-wide chemical inventory. During the inventory, expired and unwanted chemicals are identified for proper disposal. Compliance with this policy is reviewed. Purchasing  Chemical purchases shall adhere to the following protocol.

This school has identified the following procedures and guidelines for purchasing chemicals in an effort to minimize student and staff exposure to chemical hazards: Chemicals will be mixed and used according to the manufacturer’s directions. Measuring devices or direct mixing systems are to be used. Any warnings, especially requirements for ventilation are to be followed. Areas where chemicals are being used will be properly ventilated. Unwanted, unused, and outdated chemicals should be identified as soon as possible, and no less than annually. They should be marked for disposal. Disposal will follow state regulations. Pouring down the drain or throwing in the trash is not acceptable or proper disposal in most instances. If an emergency occurs Call 911 or Call Indiana Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222

This policy is to limit vehicle emissions that might be brought into school buildings as mandated by 410 IAC 33-4-3. This will improve the health of students and staff through reduced exposure to these emissions. 2. Applicability – This policy applies to all public and private vehicles on the school campus.

Ashley Koth 219-878-8711
ashley.koth@rschool.net