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The Board of Education recognizes that animals in a classroom as a part of the science curriculum or for educational enrichment programs relating to the experiential study of the biological sciences are a valuable way for students to learn and experience life sciences.

The Board of Education also recognizes that the health, safety, and welfare of students, staff, and animals are paramount. To that end, the Board of Education shall allow live animals in the classroom as a part of a curriculum, live animals as classroom pets, and the use of non-living animals for dissection in accordance with established District procedures.

PROPOSED: November 19, 1996 ADOPTED: December 2, 1996 REVIEWED: March 17, 2003 ADOPTED: April 14, 2003 REVIEWED: September 14, 2009

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BUSINESS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS

POLICY 3400.08

Procedures and Guidelines for Animals in School

Per Board of Education Policy, live animals as a part of the science curriculum or for educational enrichment programs relating to the study of biological science (this would be short term for the unit), or as classroom pets are permitted providing the District procedures are followed.

The teacher/caretaker must receive permission from the building principal before the animal is brought to school. This includes meeting the guidelines/completion and approval of an Building Application Form for Animals in the Classroom and attending an in-service provided by the District. Live animals shall be permitted for laboratory study providing the provisions of this policy are met and that the animals are always maintained and cared for in a humane manner.

1. The teacher/caretaker

a. must notify parents in writing, prior to the animal being brought to school, about the specific animal to be in the classroom. A letter of verification from parents that students do not have known allergies to the animal must be kept on file. Parents should be instructed to contact the teacher if their child’s immune system has been altered or if they are taking immunosuppressants (e.g.., Cortisone, Prednisone, Medrol) currently or begins taking them any time during the year. Students/staff who are immunosuppressed will not be allowed to be near or handle the animals. If individuals exhibit adverse reactions to the animal(s), the animal(s) must be removed.

b. must notify building staff members if the animal is to be brought to school. Staff members must be allowed to verify that they do not have known allergies to the animal species to be brought to school.

c. may only bring an animal known to be in good health and appropriately immunized.

d. must handle and maintain the animal according to the recommendations of the Wisconsin Humane Society and the Wisconsin Division of Public Health and instruct the students/staff to do the same.

e. must use and instruct students to use the standards in the District’s Bloodborne Pathogen and Communicable Disease Policy.

f. must make provisions for the care and maintenance of the animal during the days when school is not in session.

g. must review materials about the prevention and transmission of zoonotic diseases and the human society’s guidelines for the care of species you intend to have in your class.

h. must attend a brief in-service provided by the District.

2. Animal(s) must be humanely and properly housed in cages, aquariums, etc. specific for the species. Animal houses and the surrounding areas must be meticulously maintained and completely cleaned weekly by the teacher. Animal waste and materials from cages, etc. shall be removed and disposed of as outlined in the bloodborne pathogen standard. Waste materials from animals should be bagged separately, sealed and marked “animal waste.”

If the animal in the classroom is to be out of the cage, on occasion, and children would like to be able to handle and help care for the animal, a class presentation by the humane society shall be held.

3. No animal shall be allowed to be at large in classrooms or in the building. No animals shall ever be permitted in areas where food is prepared or served.

4. No reptiles or amphibians shall be permitted to be in Pewaukee Schools in grades EC through 5th grade. In grades 6-12, reptiles or amphibians may be maintained in a science laboratory or

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by a person who is very knowledgeable in reptile or amphibians husbandry. Teachers who have reptiles or amphibians in these grades must attend a special training session about reptiles or amphibians from the District and adhere to recommendations from the Wisconsin Division of Public Health. No student shall be allowed to handle reptiles or amphibians nor surfaces reptiles or amphibians have contact with until the surfaces have been cleaned and disinfected. The potential for zoonotic disease transmission from reptiles or amphibians, especially the transmission of Salmonella, exists and is discouraged by many health/animal regulatory agencies.

5. If any individual is bitten or scratched by an animal and the skin is broken, the affected area should be cleaned thoroughly with soap and water and then the incident must be reported to the parents, principal and school nurse. Public health authorities shall be notified when appropriate. They shall determine the appropriate action(s) to follow.

6. Animals trained or being trained to assist individuals with disabilities shall be allowed in school provided the health, safety and welfare of students, staff and the animal are not compromised. The provisions of the animal policy must be met where applicable.

7. Pets brought in for show and tell, unit study, etc., may be brought in on occasion, for a limited time provided principal permission has been granted and the owner\parent remains with the pet and provides supervision of the animal during its entire stay in the classroom. In addition, the parent permission stipulations in 1.a. above must be met prior to the pet’s classroom visit. 8. * Non-domestic animals may never be brought to school.

9. * Ferrets and wolf hybrid dogs may not be brought to school.

* Exception to the procedure includes exhibits and programs presented by recognized agencies who have programs specifically designed for schools or children in a public setting.

Dead Animal Organs/Tissues for Dissection

The use of dead animal organs and tissues for the use of dissection is permitted. It is recommended that the animals and/or animal parts being used for dissection are purchased from a reputable biological dealer and are preserved in a manner that prevents zoonotic disease transmission. Animal/animal parts procured from a slaughter/packing institution or from other sources, e.g., hunting, etc., are permitted but require strict adherence to the bloodborne standards. Staff and students must use goggles, masks, and gloves. Students and staff must use good handwashing techniques and the area must be disinfected with appropriate/approved disinfectants, e.g., 1:100 dilution of bleach. All provisions of the District’s bloodborne pathogens standard must be followed. No dead wild animals may be brought into schools. Lab study and dissection may never include contact with cerebral spinal fluid.

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BUSINESS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS

POLICY NO. 3400.03

MAINTENANCE OF SCHOOL DISTRICT FACILITIES & EQUIPMENT

The Superintendent or his/her designee shall be responsible for taking every reasonable precaution to maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment in safe condition to help ensure the safety of students, employees, parents, visitors, and all others having business with the District.

The operation of the school facilities shall be in accordance with code requirements, state law, and District policy. The administration shall ensure that the school facilities are open and ready for use in a safe, effective, and efficient manner.

The Director of Buildings and Grounds, under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services, shall develop an organized plan of preventative maintenance for all School District facilities, grounds, and equipment. The Director of Buildings and Grounds shall utilize procedures to ensure the proper upkeep, repair and/or replacement of any part of the District facilities, grounds & equipment.

Periodic inspection of the buildings and grounds shall be done by the Director of Buildings and Grounds, Building Principals, and Head Custodians. Appraisal of the adequacy of the various service systems (heating, ventilating, lighting, and plumbing) shall be the joint responsibility of the Director of Buildings and Grounds and the Principals. Recommendations shall be made to the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services relative to any problems in these areas. The Director of Buildings and Grounds is responsible for the proper maintenance of these service systems. Provision shall be made in each building’s budget for the maintenance and repair of the physical plant and grounds. Emergency repairs or replacements to the physical plant or grounds should be brought to the attention of the Director of Buildings and Grounds for necessary action.

All District instructional and operational equipment, apparatus, and furniture shall be maintained in safe condition by a continuous program of preventative maintenance, repair, or reconditioning. The Director of Buildings and Grounds shall be responsible for safeguarding District equipment against loss, damage, or undue depreciation.

It is the responsibility of the Board of Education to ensure that reasonable efforts are made to conserve energy and natural resources while exercising sound financial management.

The Director of Buildings and Grounds shall serve as Safety Coordinator for the District. PROPOSED: September 19, 1983 ADOPTED: October 24, 1983 REVISED: October 7, 1996 REVIEWED: February 17, 2003 ADOPTED: March 3, 2003 REVIEWED: February 9, 2009

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BUSINESS AND NON-INSTRUCTIONAL OPERATIONS

POLICY NO. 3400.04