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Healthy Schools Act

The Healthy Schools Act of 2000 established right-to-know procedures for pesticide use in California public schools and mandated using the least toxic pest management methods possible. Our Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program requires that problems with pests such as weeds, rodents or insects at Saratoga Union School District facilities be solved using the lowest risk methods.

Below are the mandated requirements:

  • Provide annual written notification to all school staff, parents and guardians listing all pesticide products (some products are exempt) expected to be applied by District staff or outside contractors in the upcoming year, in addition to the Department of Pesticide Regulation's School IPM Program webpage.
    • This notification is provided to parent and guardians during student registration, enrollment confirmation and updates. They are asked to review the document and sign off on it as part of the annual process.
  • Provide the opportunity for interested staff and parents to register with the District if they want to be notified of individual pesticide applications at the school before they occur.
  • Post warning signs at each area of the school where pesticides will be applied, posted 24 hours in advance and until 72 hours after applications.
  • Maintain public records of all pesticide use at the schools for the past four years, available at the office.
  • Designate an IPM coordinator to carry out these requirements: Director of Facilities and Maintenance, Joe Martinez, jmartinez@saratogausd.org