TO PARENTS, GUARDIANS AND STAFF PURSUANT TO
SECTION 409-H-OF OF THE STATE EDUCATION LAW

Initial Notification

Dear Parent, Guardian and School Staff:

New York State Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001, requires all public and non-public elementary
and secondary schools to provide written notification to all persons in parental relation, faculty and staff regarding
the potential use of pesticides periodically throughout the school year.

The Beekmantown Central School District is required to maintain a list of persons in parental relation, faculty and
staff who wish to receive 48 hour prior written notification of certain pesticides applications. The following
pesticide applications are not subject to prior notification requirements:

•A school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72 hours following application;

•Anti-microbial products;

•Nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bail stations in areas inaccessible to children;

•Nonvolatile insecticidal baits tamper resistant bait stations in areas inaccessible to children;
Silica gels and other nonvolatile ready to use pastes, foams, or gels in areas inaccessible to
children;

•Boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;

•The application of EPA designated biopesticides;

•The application of EPA designated exempt materials under 40CFR152.25;

•The use of aerosol products with directed spray in containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used
to protect individuals from imminent threat from stinging and biting insects including venomous
spiders, bees, wasps, and hornets.

In the event of an emergency application necessary to protect against an imminent threat to human health, a good
faith effort will be made to supply written notification to those on the 48 hour prior notification list.

If you would like to receive 48 hour prior notification of pesticide applications that are scheduled to occur in your
school, please complete the form below and return it to Daniel Noonan , Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds,
Beekmantown Central School District, Pesticide Representative at: 37 Eagle Way, West Chazy, NY 12992.
Email: Noonan.Daniel@bcsdk12.org
Telephone: 518.563.8250 x5549