MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT

2026-11-03

a . Edging of sidewalks and parking lots , sweeping or blowing off sidewalks and driveways , controlling weeds and unwanted vegetation in plant beds , fence lines , sidewalks , playground equipment and mulch , parking areas , and around heating and air units will take place for 52 consecutive weeks ( except for the week of Christmas ). This means the contractor will take all necessary actions to control weeds . The contractor shall remove weeds manually , if other methods do not work . b . The contractor shall submit a schedule annually for routine spot treating applications of pesticides and / or herbicides . Product Safety Data Sheets ( SDS ) shall be provided to the NHCS Supplemental Services Supervisor or NHCS Grounds Coordinator / designee ( POC ) for all chemicals used on the owner ’ s property . Broadcasting of herbicidal chemicals is not permitted under any circumstances . 1 ) Applications are allowed when contractor obtains approval in advance from the New Hanover County Schools Supplemental Services Supervisor and / or NHCS Grounds Coordinator / designee ( POC ). 2 ) The contractor shall notify the school or site ninety - six ( 96 ) hours prior to any nonscheduled application of pesticides / herbicides in order to allow the school / site to notify parents , guardians and staff seventy - two ( 72 ) hours in advance of application in compliance with the School Children ’ s Health Act ( SCHA ) of 2006 , and NCGS 115C - 12 ( 34 ) and 115C - 47 ( 47 ). 3 ) New Hanover County Schools will pre - approve all pesticides / herbicide ( s ) used to control weeds in plant beds , sidewalks and parking areas . 4 ) Contractors will spot treat herbicides after New Hanover County Schools business hours to allow an extended time of re - entry . c . Sweeping or blowing off sidewalks , parking areas , and driveways when debris is caused by equipment . d . Trimming and maintenance of shrubbery , clearance of tree limbs up to seven ( 7 ) feet , and plant materials on the campus , including behind fence lines , that are a part of the landscape plan , as New Hanover County Schools deem appropriate .

North Carolina

2026-05-05