CT Education Commissioner Visited Seymour Public Schools
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IN SCHOOLS
(CT PUBLIC ACT 09-81)
The State of Connecticut is requiring that each local and regional board of education implement a green cleaning program for all school buildings and facilities in its district.
Seymour Public Schools is committed to the implementation of this law by providing the staff and, upon request the parents and guardians of each child enrolled in each school with a written statement of the school districts green cleaning program as well as making it available on its web site annually. The policy will also be distributed to new staff hired during the school year and to parents or guardians of students transferring in during the school year.
1.Green cleaning program means the procurement and proper use of environmentally preferable cleaning products as defined by the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) for all state owned buildings, schools and facilities. DAS currently requires that environmentally preferable cleaning products be independently certified by one of two third party certified organizations: Green Seal or Eco Logo
2.By July 1, 2011 and thereafter no person shall use a cleaning product in a public school unless it meets the DAS standard.
3.The types of cleaning products covered in this legislation include: general purpose, bathroom, and glass cleaners, floor strippers and finishes, hand cleaners and soaps. The preferred green cleaning products used by this school district are listed on attachment “A”
4.Disinfectants, disinfectant cleaners, sanitizers or antimicrobial products regulated by the federal insecticide, fungicide and rodenticide act are not covered by this law.
The following statement will be part of this school districts program as stated in the new law;
“NO PARENT, GUARDIAN, TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER MAY BRING INTO THE SCHOOL FACILITY ANY CONSUMER PRODUCT WHICH IS INTENDED TO CLEAN, DEODORIZE, SANITIZE OR DISINFECT”
The implementation of this program requires the support and cooperation of everyone including administrators, faculty, staff, parents, guardians and facilities staff.
Any questions concerning the program can be direct to the Director of Facilities at 203-888-4513.
ATTACHMENT “A’
GREEN PRODUCT LISTING
This chart lists the types, names and manufacturers of the green products used by this school district as well as the location/area of application and the schedule of when each is used.
PRODUCT | NAME | MANUFACTURER | LOCATION | FREQUENCY/ |
/TYPE | /AREA | SCHEDULE | ||
Non Acid | Clean Works #3 | AFFLAB | School Wide | Daily |
Disinfectant | ||||
Detergent | ||||
Neutral Cleaner | Clean Works #24 | AFFLAB | School Wide | Daily |
Glass Cleaner | Clean Works #25 | AFFLAB | School Wide | Daily |
General Purpose | 70C | Enviro Solutions | School wide | Daily |
Cleaner | ||||
Neutral Disinfectant | 64C | Enviro Solutions | School Wide | Daily |
Bathroom Cleaner | 920C | Enviro Solutions | Rest Rooms/ Lounges | Daily |
Multi Purpose | 72C | Enviro Solutions | School Wide | Daily |
Cleaner | ||||
Floor Finish | EP-22 | Hillyard | Vinyl Flooring | Annual |
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SEYMOUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS SEEKING AWARD NOMINATIONS
The Seymour Public Schools district is seeking award nominations for their annual awards. Nominations are being accepted from March 10, 2023 through April 10, 2023.
The Seymour Public Schools Awards Advisory Committee is pleased to present the Karen R. Stanek “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat” Award. The Karen R. Stanek “Once A Wildcat, Always A Wildcat” Award is to be given to a current student, or graduate of the Seymour School System, who shows that they take pride in their school and community. This individual should represent Seymour in the best light through academics, athletics, or volunteer service. This individual should model leadership and teamwork with Wildcat spirit, who also embodies the meaning behind the motto, “Once a Wildcat, Always a Wildcat”. Help to make this award a true success by nominating a current student or graduate of the Seymour Public Schools.
The David A. Brumer Excellence in Education Award is to be given to an individual devoted to making the Seymour Schools the best that they can be, an individual who assists in the education of the children of the Town of Seymour in an outstanding and exemplary manner. This individual should be a resident of the Town of Seymour, or any member of the staff employed by the Seymour Board of Education or a student in the Seymour Public Schools. This individual should share the ideals of David A. Brumer who valued community service and community participation in the Seymour Public Schools.
The John J. Gallagher Memorial Athletic Award is to be given to an individual who has assisted in the support and development of athletics within the schools and the community-at-large. This individual should be a resident of the Town of Seymour or any member of the staff employed by the Seymour Board of Education or a student in the Seymour Public Schools.
The Vincentena Kobasa Excellence in Teaching Award is to be given to an individual who is a retired teacher, or a current teacher employed by the Seymour Board of Education who has displayed extraordinary efforts on behalf of students during his/her career, who has made a difference to his/her students and who values educational excellence. The individual shares the ideals of Vincentena Kobasa by displaying involvement in the entire school community and/or community outside of school.
The Thomas J. Petruny Memorial Education and Environment Award is to be given to a Seymour Middle School student who has displayed a strong interest in environmental education and/or activities involving the environment and its preservation. This student must share the ideals of Thomas J. Petruny who valued environmental education, preservation of the environment and outdoor activities.
In June 2023, the recipients of these awards will be honored at the Board of Education Awards meeting.
You can access the nomination form by clicking on this link: https://www.seymourschools.org/board-of-education/district-awards. Please share this information with your students who can and should participate in the nomination process. Let’s make this the year that we receive many nominations for our Awards Advisory Committee to choose from.
If you missed this window, please consider holding your nomination for next year.