Safety Notifications

Safety Plan Notice:

Pursuant to the NYS Education Commissioner’s Regulations, the Port Washington Union Free School District’s Safety Team annually reviews the District-Wide Comprehensive School Safety Plan, which was first adopted by the Board of Education in June, 2001. A copy of the updated plan is available in the District Office Facilities Department.

Asbestos Plan Notice:

The Port Washington Union Free School District, in accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act of 1986, states that it maintains a current record of all asbestos containing materials located within the district’s buildings. This information is included in the district’s Asbestos Management Plan as in updated in accordance with NYS and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations. The building plans are available in each school building and all are available in the Facilities Office.

Pesticide Notification:

The Port Washington Union Free School District practices integrated pest management, which uses measures to suppress pests with minimal impact on human health, the environment and non-target organisms. Pesticides will only be used as a last resort and if needed, the least toxic pest specific alternative will be selected. Anyone wishing 48 hour notification of pesticide application should request it with the District’s Facilities Office at (516) 767-4945.