Food for animals must be stored in an airtight container Areas where animals have been present must be cleaned and disinfected All animal waste must be disposed of by a staff member using plastic bags and gloves Procedures Spills or must be immediately handled “accidents” Parent/Guardian notification required (use letter provided) Must be clean and free of disease or parasites (including fleas, ticks, mites) Principals Proof of health signed by a licensed veterinarian is required for Visiting animals should be restricted to an area designated by the principal or administrator Must be supervised by responsible adult at all times Hand washing with liquid soap and water is required after contact with animals Information ,their products or their environments Must be handled humanely Can be humanely displayed in enclosed cages or pens or under appropriate Ferrets restraint (collar, harness, leash) Needs Must be humanely and properly housed in cages or pens Rabbits Are not allowed to roam on the school campus or in the classroom Domesticated Animal Are not allowed to have contact with wild animals Are not allowed in areas where food and drink are consumed Food for animals must be stored in an airtight container Cages, pens, and surrounding areas must be meticulously maintained and completely cleaned at least weekly Staff must make provisions for the care and maintenance of the animal(s) during the periods of time school is not in session (weekends, vacations, evenings) Procedures All animal waste must be disposed of by a staff member using plastic bags and gloves Areas where animals have been present must be cleaned and disinfected Spills or must be immediately handled “accidents”
Procedures Food for animals must be stored in an airtight container Areas where animals have been present must be cleaned and disinfected All animal waste must be disposed of by a staff member using plastic bags and gloves Spills or “accidents” must be immediately handled Domesticated Ferrets Rabbits Information for Principals Parent/Guardian notification required (use letter provided) Must be clean and free of disease or parasites (including fleas, ticks, mites) Proof of health signed by a licensed veterinarian is required Visiting animals should be restricted to an area designated by the principal or administrator Must be supervised by responsible adult at all times Hand washing with liquid soap and water is required after contact with animals ,their products or their environments Animal Needs Must be handled humanely Can be humanely displayed in enclosed cages or pens or under appropriate restraint (collar, harness, leash) Must be humanely and properly housed in cages or pens Are not allowed to roam on the school campus or in the classroom Are not allowed to have contact with wild animals Are not allowed in areas where food and drink are consumed Procedures Food for animals must be stored in an airtight container Cages, pens, and surrounding areas must be meticulously maintained and completely cleaned at least weekly Staff must make provisions for the care and maintenance of the animal(s) during the periods of time school is not in session (weekends, vacations, evenings) All animal waste must be disposed of by a staff member using plastic bags and gloves Areas where animals have been present must be cleaned and disinfected Spills or “accidents” must be immediately handled