There is no size limit, but representatives of parents, bargaining units, staff and district officials must be appointed. Participate in the annual visual inspection of the school. Consult on the school's health and safety rating that assesses all major building systems and the effectiveness of the building maintenance plan. Participate in resolving health and safety complaints, including reviewing written responses to complainants. Monitor safety during school construction.
Committees are subject to the NY Open Meetings Act and are therefore public.
Be familiar with what the school is required to do and how the committee should be involved. Ask to see the plan and the result of the surveys and inspections. They are public documents that can be used by the committees to guide them in understanding and prioritizing health and safety issues. Each individual person, fabric, or material may react differently to a particular suggested use. It is recommended that before you begin to use any formula, you read the directions carefully and test it first.