Federal regulations require that schools be inspected for the presence of asbestos, a toxic material that has been used in the construction industry for a number of years. Our schools have been inspected for asbestos containing materials and the results of the inspections are contained in the Asbestos Management Plan. This plan has been sent to the State authority in charge of Asbestos Abatement. The Asbestos Management Plan includes the results of all the inspections conducted on all the school buildings. It also contains the results of the material samples which were taken during the inspections and the plans for asbestos abatement. The Asbestos Management Plan is available for review during regular working hours at each school's main office. A copy of the Asbestos Management Plan will be made, on request, for a nominal fee to cover the cost of copying and handling. For more details regarding the Asbestos Management Plan and the specific abatement decisions, please contact Stephen Chamberlain, Asbestos Designee.

Pleasantville UFSD is committed to providing safe, healthy drinking water in all school buildings. In compliance with New York State public health regulations, we regularly test all potable water outlets for lead and take prompt action if any results exceed the state’s action level. Lead can enter drinking water from plumbing materials, and even very low levels can be harmful, particularly for children. Our Testing and Water Management Plan for Lead in Drinking Water outlines how we conduct sampling, report results, and implement remediation when necessary. This plan also details notification and corrective procedures designed to protect students, staff, and visitors.  

Testing and Water Management Plan for Lead in Drinking Water

The Pleasantville Union Free School District is required by State Education Law 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 pesticide 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;
• boric acid and disodium octaborate tetrahydrate;
• the application of EPA designated biopesticides;
• the application of EPA designated exempt materials under 4OCFR1 52.25;
• 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 complete the form below and return it to Pleasantville Union Free School District, Attention: Stephen Chamberlain, 60 Romer Avenue, Pleasantville NY 10570.

Request for Notification of Pesticide Application