Asbestos Inspection
All Bowling Green City Schools underwent an asbestos inspection in April 2011. The inspection was conducted by Brumbaugh-Herrick, Inc. All areas are in good condition with no changes from the last inspection. The inspection report is available for review. Please contact Mr. Eric Heestand at 419-354-8508, opt. 4.
Radon Testing Report
Per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance document "Radon Measurement in Schools" (EPA 520/1-89-010), a Radon Test was conducted in April 2008 by Brumbauch-Herrick, Inc. A total of 155 short-term activated carbon test kits were placed in the school buildings from April 14-16,2008. Based on the samples collected, all readings were well below the EPA 's action level of 4.0 pCi/L. The next schedule required test will be conducted in 5 years. The inspection report is available for review. Please contact Mr. Eric Heestand at 419-354-8508, opt. 4.
Emerald Ash Bore – Ash Tree Removal
As of August 2011, 107 ash trees have been removed district wide. The remaining ash trees that have been infected by the ash bore are tentatively scheduled to be removed in the summer of 2012. When funding becomes available, suitable replacements of various tree species will be planted where the ash trees were. To learn more about the emerald ash bore, visit the Ohio Department of Agriculture at http://www.agri.ohio.gov.
Pesticide Use in Schools
The Ohio Revised Code (ORC 901:5-11-15) currently establishes requirements for pesticide used in classroom buildings of schools. Bowling Green School District has Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs in place. IPM utilizes various means of control elimination of pests which include but not limited to sanitation, closure of entry points, elimination of potential harborage sites and other non chemical or chemical means of eradication. Use of chemicals to control pests is closely monitored and applied only as a means of last resort. When chemicals are required, advance notice will be posted at the building location. In certain emergencies, pesticide chemicals may be applied without prior notice.
The Buildings and Grounds Staff are annually recertified under the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Safety training Guide for Trained Servicemen program. Mr. Eric R. Heestand, Director of Buildings and Grounds, is the ODA commercial applicator license holder for the district. Additional information on Pesticide Use in Schools can be obtained at http://www.agri.ohio.gov.
Asbestos Inspection
All Bowling Green City Schools underwent an asbestos inspection in April 2011. The inspection was conducted by Brumbaugh-Herrick, Inc. All areas are in good condition with no changes from the last inspection. The inspection report is available for review. Please contact Mr. Eric Heestand at 419-354-8508, opt. 4.
Radon Testing Report
Per the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) guidance document "Radon Measurement in Schools" (EPA 520/1-89-010), a Radon Test was conducted in April 2008 by Brumbauch-Herrick, Inc. A total of 155 short-term activated carbon test kits were placed in the school buildings from April 14-16,2008. Based on the samples collected, all readings were well below the EPA 's action level of 4.0 pCi/L. The next schedule required test will be conducted in 5 years. The inspection report is available for review. Please contact Mr. Eric Heestand at 419-354-8508, opt. 4.
Emerald Ash Bore – Ash Tree Removal
As of August 2011, 107 ash trees have been removed district wide. The remaining ash trees that have been infected by the ash bore are tentatively scheduled to be removed in the summer of 2012. When funding becomes available, suitable replacements of various tree species will be planted where the ash trees were. To learn more about the emerald ash bore, visit the Ohio Department of Agriculture at http://www.agri.ohio.gov.
Pesticide Use in Schools
The Ohio Revised Code (ORC 901:5-11-15) currently establishes requirements for pesticide used in classroom buildings of schools. Bowling Green School District has Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs in place. IPM utilizes various means of control elimination of pests which include but not limited to sanitation, closure of entry points, elimination of potential harborage sites and other non chemical or chemical means of eradication. Use of chemicals to control pests is closely monitored and applied only as a means of last resort. When chemicals are required, advance notice will be posted at the building location. In certain emergencies, pesticide chemicals may be applied without prior notice.
The Buildings and Grounds Staff are annually recertified under the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Safety training Guide for Trained Servicemen program. Mr. Eric R. Heestand, Director of Buildings and Grounds, is the ODA commercial applicator license holder for the district. Additional information on Pesticide Use in Schools can be obtained at http://www.agri.ohio.gov.