Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

I. In order to ensure the safety of all students, it is mandatory to follow the directions listed below
when keeping animals on elementary school premises:
A. Animals kept in classrooms must have an annual Certificate of Health signed by a veterinarian
stating that the animal is healthy and does not pose a risk or threat to any student.
B. Animals must be kept in a cage at all times, including weekends.
C. Direct contact with students must be avoided.
D. All excrement must be disposed of and handled by the teachers.
E. Cages should be cleaned two (2) to three (3) times weekly.
F. Animals must be examined by a veterinarian anytime symptoms of illness appear even though
a Certificate of Health is on file.
G. The original Certificate of Health must be filed in the FWISD Health Services Department.
H. Food for animals must be stored in airtight, leak-proof containers.
II. As per the Texas Department of Health ―Voluntary Indoor Air Quality Guidelines for Public
Schools: Paragraph 297.6 Recommended Building Occupant Responsibilities. Subparagraph b.
Product Usage. Products such as pesticides, air fresheners, scented products, and other materials
that may be a health concern, should not be used.
It is FWISD’s intentions that all individuals have a healthy environment for learning and/or
working. The use of the following products such as, but not limited to, plug-in air fresheners and
all other types of air fresheners, pesticides, any cleaning materials brought from home, all scented
products to include burning candles, any and all other materials brought from home that may cause
a health concern are not allowed in FWISD buildings.
As to subparagraph G, Sensitive Individuals, carefully consider and, to the extent feasible,
accommodate the needs of sensitive individuals by the following:
A. Consulting. Teachers of student(s) with allergies or chemical intolerance should consult with,
as necessary, student(s), parents, school health officials, and with written parental consent,
their physicians.
B. Locating. Locate sensitive individuals away from potential sources of symptom triggering
substances and activities.
C. Discouraging. Discourage the use of scented personal care products or other scented products
that may cause adverse reaction in sensitive individuals.
If a student or teacher is a hypersensitive individual and after careful research of the situation no
solution can be found, that individual may be relocated to see if there is an improvement. It is
FWISD’s intention to work with students, teachers or other staff members to maintain a healthy
learning and working environment.
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 78 Revised: 10/9/2012