Buildings and Grounds

Minnesota state law requires schools to inform parents and guardians when certain pesticides are applied on school property. Under Minnesota Statutes, section 121A.30, schools that apply these pesticides must maintain an estimated schedule of pesticide applications. This schedule is available for review or copying at each school office.

State law also requires schools to inform parents and guardians that the long-term health effects on children from the application of these pesticides, or the class of chemicals to which they belong, may not be fully understood.

Wabasha-Kellogg Public Schools Pest Control Materials Notice 

Wabasha-Kellogg Public Schools maintains an asbestos management plan in accordance with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations under 40 CFR Part 763 – Asbestos-Containing Materials in Schools; Final Rule and Notice.

The district completes required asbestos management activities annually, including inspections, staff training, notification procedures, and scheduled abatement or repair work as needed.

Wabasha-Kellogg Public Schools Asbestos Management Plan

Good quality indoor air contributes to a favorable learning environment for students, productivity for teachers and staff, and a sense of comfort, health, and well-being for all school occupants. This management plan describes procedures and guidelines relating to indoor air quality (IAQ) for Wabasha- Kellogg School District and references the Tools for Schools Action Kit from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The management plan for IAQ and other related reports are located at the Director of Facilities Office with the district's health and safety programs.

A statement is distributed annually informing the staff, students, and parents about the location of the management plan for Indoor Air Quality and how to contact the IAQ coordinator. This information is documented with this program.

If you have any questions concerning indoor air quality, or would like to use the EPA Tools for School’s Checklists, please contact the Director of Facilities, the district Indoor Air Quality Coordinator at 651-565-3559, ext. 6257.

Wabasha-Kellogg Public Schools is committed to providing a safe working and learning environment for employees and students. This Management Plan for Lead in Drinking Water was developed to reduce the potential for exposure to lead in water and to comply with Minnesota Statute 121A.335, Lead in School Drinking Water. Lead is a metal that can enter drinking water through the distribution system, including pipes, solders, faucets, and valves. Exposure to lead is a significant health concern. While water is not typically the most prominent source of lead exposure for an individual, reducing lead in drinking water can help in lowering an individual’s overall exposure.

Minnesota Statute 121A.335 requires public school buildings serving Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten through grade 12 to establish a plan to test for lead accurately and efficiently in water in potable water sources (water for consumption) every five years.

Lead in drinking water testing reports are located and available for review through request of the District Office and on the district website. Sample locations and results are available in Appendix B. This Includes a floor plan with test locations and recommendations for further action, if necessary.

Wabasha-Kellogg Public Schools retains records of lead in drinking water testing and remediation activities for a minimum of fifteen years.