Minnesota Statute requires we provide annual notification to parents, staff, and students of Goodhue Public Schools of the topics below. If you have any questions, please use the contact number found in the notice.

LEAD-IN-WATER ANNUAL NOTIFICATION

Minnesota Statute 121A.335 requires public school buildings serving kindergarten through grade 12 to test for lead in water every 5 years. This statute also requires school districts to make the results of the testing available to the public for review and to notify parents of the availability of the information. Notification may be accomplished by publishing a statement in the “Back to School” newsletter or publication that is available to staff, student, parents and the public. If a fixture exceeds 5 ppb and is not remediated within 30 days of receipt of results, parents/guardians and staff are notified, as required by Minnesota State Statute. The District reports lead-in-water test results and remediation activities to the Commissioner of Health annually.

MN State Statute 121A.335 created a reporting requirement for schools as follows:

1. Starting July 1, 2024, school districts and charter schools must report their test results and remediation activities to the commissioner of health in the form and manner determined by the commissioner in consultation with school districts and charter schools, by July 1 of each year. The commissioner of health must post and annually update the test results and remediation efforts on the department website by school site.

2. A district or charter school must maintain a record of lead testing results and remediation activities for at least 15 years

Goodhue Public Schools is committed to providing a safe working and learning environment for employees and students. The district has developed a lead in water management plan and testing program that complies with Minnesota Statute 121A.335, as well as recommendations from the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Lead Contamination Control Act (LCCA) of 1988 and the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), and Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).

For more information on Goodhue Public Schools lead reduction and testing program, please contact the Superintendent at 651-923-4447.

INDOOR AIR QUALITY

Goodhue Public Schools has an indoor air quality management plan that outlines specific policies and procedures used in district to address indoor air quality issues. The District Health and Safety Committee chaired by the Superintendent and the Institute for Environmental Assessment, the district’s health and safety consultant, review the plan annually. If you have any questions concerning indoor air quality or would like to use the EPA’s Tools for Schools checklists, please contact the Superintendent at 651-923-4447.

AHERA ANNUAL ASBESTOS NOTIFICATION

During the past school year and continuing into the 2023-2024 school year, the following asbestos management plan activities have been or are currently being completed. These activities are pursuant to the Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 763- “Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools; Final Rule and Notice.”

• Two (2) Semi-Annual Periodic Surveillances

• Notification of Asbestos Locations for Short-Term Workers (Electricians, Plumbers, etc.)

• Training of District Personnel

Goodhue Public Schools has contracted with the Institute for Environmental Assessment to provide environmental consulting services.

The complete updated Asbestos Management Plan for Goodhue Public Schools can be found in the District office. The Management Plan can be viewed, without cost or restriction, during normal working hours. Copies can be obtained for a fee of $.10 per page.

Any questions concerning this notice, or an explanation of our Asbestos Management Plan can be directed to the Superintendent at 651-923-4447.

PESTICIDE NOTICE

All MN schools are required to inform parents/guardians and school employees that they may request to be notified prior to pesticide application on school property. Pesticides include chemicals which are used to control insects, weeds, rodents or other pests as defined by the law (M.S.123b.575, Subd.9). To be notified about pesticide applications or any other questions regarding the District’s pest management practices please contact the Superintendent at 651-923-4447.

Tentative schedules for application of weed control chemicals and pesticide treatments are kept in the District Office.