Chemical Management and Preparedness for Toxic Hazard

The School Board is concerned for the safety of the students and staff members and will comply with all Federal and State statutes and regulations to protect them from hazards that may result  from exposure to toxic chemicals used in the classroom as a part of an instructional program, as well as toxic chemicals used for cleaning or maintenance. The purpose of this policy is to minimize student and staff exposure to chemicals.  

In order to reduce student and staff exposure to chemical hazards used or kept at the school corporation facilities, the Superintendent will be responsible for developing and implementing a plan for minimizing exposure to these toxic hazards. 

The Superintendent will appoint an employee to serve as the Toxic Hazard Preparedness (THP)  Officer who shall oversee the implementation of the Corporation’s Chemical Management/Toxic  Hazards Plan. The plan may include provisions regarding inventory, purchasing, use, storage,  disposal, and responses to spills or other accidents.  

The Superintendent shall require that any chemicals, insecticides, or other materials that the  Federal government is phasing out and/or banning by a certain date be immediately banned from use on School Corporation property. 

Nothing in this policy should be construed in any way as an assumption of liability by the Board for any death, injury, or illness that is the consequence of an accident or equipment failure or negligent or deliberate act beyond the control of the Board or its officers and employees. 

Toxic Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2601 et seq. 

I.C. 16-41-37.5 

410 IAC 33-4-8 

West Lafayette Community School Corporation 

Adopted: January 12, 2026 

Revised: [date]