Mandatory Postings

Northland Community Schools Notice of Prevention of Improper Use of Taxpayer Funds

Pursuant to the Every Student Succeeds Act, 20 U.S.C. § 7933, Northland Community Schools hereby posts this display, in a public place, to encourage any taxpayer who observes, detects, or suspects improper use of taxpayer funds can easily report such improper use to:

Office of Inspector General of the Department of Education 1-800-MIS-USED

The OIG encourages you to use its online form to file your complaint. 

Northland Community Schools uses licensed, professional pest control firm for the prevention and control of rodents, insects, and other pests in and around the district’s buildings.

Pests can sting, bite, cause contamination, damage property and spread disease; therefore, we must prevent their presence and control them as necessary. The district or outside contractors may also apply herbicides on district properties, as deemed necessary. The long-term health effects on children from the application of such pesticides may not be fully understood. All pest control materials are chosen and applied according to labeling directions per Federal law.

To limit the potential pesticide exposure, the district follows safety regulations to ensure pesticides are applied properly. All pesticide products, which are used in and around school buildings, are required to be registered with the Minnesota  Department of Agriculture and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In addition, school employees and certified and licensed applicators are required by state and federal law to comply with all requirements of the pesticide label, including building sites, application rates, re-entry intervals, posting, use of personal protective equipment, use restrictions, and disposal on the product label. An estimated schedule of pesticide applications is available for review or copying at the district office. 

To be notified about pesticide applications or the management plan, please contact Mary Yakibchuk with Northland Community Schools at (218) 566-2351 ext. 32014.

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA)

During the past school year and continuing into the 2021-22 school year the following asbestos management plan activities have been or are currently being completed, pursuant to the Environmental Protection Agency 40 CFR Part 763- “Asbestos Containing Materials in Schools; Final Rule and Notice.” 

ACTIVITIES SCHEDULED FOR 2021-22

• Periodic surveillance of building materials
• Training of District Personnel

Northland Community Schools has contracted through the Institute for Environmental Assessment (IEA) to provide Environmental, Health and Safety consulting services, including being involved in the above listed activities.

The complete updated Asbestos management plan can be found in the maintenance office.

Any questions concerning this notice or an explanation of our Asbestos Management Plan can be directed to Jared Johnson, with Northland Community Schools at (PH218) 566-2351ext. 32037.

Northland Community Schools has an Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management plan. The management plan outlines specific policies and procedures that will be used in the district to address indoor air quality issues. IEA, the District’s health and safety consultant completes annual IAQ assessments within the school to ensure proper air quality.

Any questions concerning this notice or an explanation of our IAQ Management Plan can be directed to Jared Johnson with Northland Community Schools at (218) 566-2351 ext. 32037.

Lead-in-Water Annual Notification 2024-2025

Northland Community School is committed to providing a safe working and learning environment for employees and students. The District maintains a lead-in-water management plan that was developed to reduce the potential for exposure to lead in water and to comply with Minnesota State Stature 121A.335.

Minnesota State Statute 121A.335 requires public school buildings serving pre-kindergarten and kindergarten through grade 12 to establish a plan to accurately and efficiently test for lead in potable water sources every five years. In addition to testing, the District has also implementedwater management practices as well.

Our water testing is completed by a third party vendor, utilizing an accredited laboratory and was last completed in 2023, therefore, testing is required again in 2028.

Should remediation be necessary due to elevated levels of lead, the District would look at various options, depending on the circumstances. Remediation options could include taking a fixture out of service, labeling a fixture as non-potable, cleaning/replacing the aerator, replacing the fixture, etc. If remediation is necessary based on testing results, the District will notify parents/guardians and staff if efforts to remediate take longer than 30 days. Minnesota Department of Health recommends that everyone always use cold water for food preparation and drinking, since hot water can release more lead from pipes than cold water.

The District will continue to publish this annual notification regarding lead-in-water, and the lead-in-water management plan is available on the District website.

Should you want more information, have questions or concerns relating to the Districts processes, please contact Jared Johnson with Building and Grounds. If you have questions regarding your personal health concerns, please contact your healthcare provider.