To be in compliance with the State of Illinois, the Operations Department has provided required legal documents regarding certain projects, notices, and plans.

Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act

In accordance with the Asbestos Hazard Emergency Response Act (AHERA) and the
Illinois Asbestos Abatement Act (105 ILCS 105/), you are being notified that all District
214 facilities contain various amounts and types of asbestos-containing building
materials (ACBM). These materials do not pose any hazard to individuals unless the
materials are disturbed.

The District maintains compliance with all applicable governmental and regulatory
asbestos rules and regulations. The District also maintains compliance with the Illinois
Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Cook County Department of Public Health
(CCDPH) guidelines for operations and maintenance activities. The District routinely
performs operations and maintenance activities, required inspections, and surveillance
activities to verify that the materials are being managed according to IDPH and CCDPH
guidelines.

The Building and Grounds Department of each individual facility and the District
Operations Department have on file copies of the AHERA Management Plans that
describe the locations of all ACBM. These Plans are available for inspection during
regular business hours. Contact the Director of Operations for more information at
(847) 718-7619.

Pesticide Application Notification Registry

All District 214 facilities practice Integrated Pest Management to minimize the use of
any pesticides on school grounds. The Structural Pest Control Act (225 ILCS 235/) and
the Lawn Care Products Application and Notice Act (415 ILCS 65/) requires public
schools to notify parents/guardians and school employees at least 48 hours (two
business days) prior to any pesticide applications on school grounds. The term
“pesticide” includes insecticides, herbicides, rodenticides and fungicides. The
notification requirement extends to both indoor and outdoor pesticide applications.
Excluded from the notification requirement are antimicrobials such as disinfectants,
sanitizers or deodorizers, insecticide baits and rodenticide baits.

Pesticide application notification can be included in newsletters, bulletins, calendars
and/or other correspondence currently published by each school and the District. All
District 214 facilities have established a registry of individuals who wish to be
specifically notified of pesticide applications on school grounds. To be included in this
registry, please contact your student’s individual school or program for more
information.