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The use of buildings and grounds is subject to the provisions of
Section 414 of the New York State Education Law. The Board of Education
has the authority to regulate the dates and hours buildings may be used.
School activities take precedence in the use of school facilities and
the district reserves the right to cancel any reservations.
Organizations receiving permission to use school facilities must be
responsible for the conduct of participants and spectators attending the
function. The permit is issued for a specific facility and a specific
time use of other areas is prohibited. No one should be allowed in the
hallways, bathrooms etc. without adult supervision. Organizations using
athletic fields are reminded to extend all possible courtesy to our
residential neighbors. Spectators should not congregate along fences
abutting backyard. Activities should not take place along or against
fences abutting backyards.
If attendance at the meeting of the requesting organization falls below
eight (8) for two (2) successive meetings, the reservation for that
organization may be canceled.
Organizations using the swimming pool must obey all state and local
regulations governing the use of swimming pools. In particular the
organization must have 1 qualified lifeguard for each 75 bathers. The
organization will provide the district with copies of certificates or
other documents showing each lifeguards possession of lifeguard
qualifications. The lifeguard shall not engage in activities which could
distract from lifeguarding duties.
Parking is in designated parking areas only. Parking in fire lanes or
lawn areas is prohibited. Driving of vehicles on the grounds or fields
of the West Islip School District is strictly prohibited without prior
written authorization.
Smoking, the possession or use of intoxicating beverages and gambling is
prohibited in the buildings and on the grounds of the West Islip School
District.
Organizations are to make certain at the completion of their activity :
All windows are secured
The area is clean and all refuse is placed in proper receptacles.
Tables and chairs are cleaned and returned to their proper place.
Moving or dismantling any athletic equipment is prohibited.
Eating and drinking is prohibited in all gymnasiums, auditoriums and
classrooms.
Painting is prohibited in all carpeted areas.
Failure to observe these regulations may result in the revocation of the
organization permit. Organizations who fail to adequately supervise
their activities, may be charged a fee for supervision by school
district personnel.
When payment is required, it must submitted by check or money order
drawn to the order of the West Islip School District and submitted to
the business office.
Any accident which occurs on school property must be immediately
reported by the "person in charge" to the building principal or
custodian in charge of the building.
If your event is canceled please contact the district.
New York Education Law Section 409-H, effective July 1, 2001,
requires all public and nonpublic 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 year.
The West Islip 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 pesticide applications.
The following applications are not subject to prior notification
requirements:
A school remains unoccupied for a continuous 72-hours
following an application;
Anti-microbial products
Nonvolatile rodenticides in tamper resistant bait
stations in areas inaccessible to children;
Nonvolatile insecticidal baits in 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 a directed spray in
containers of 18 fluid ounces or less when used to protect individuals
from an 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 send:
The name of the school building
Your full name
Your address
Your day phone number
Your evening phone number
Your e-mail address
To: Mr. James Bosse, West Islip School District pesticide
representative at 100 Sherman Avenue, West Islip, NY 11795, Phone
number; 893-3200, fax number 893-3216.
Please feel free to contact Mr. Bosse if you have any questions.
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