district student handbook 2013-2014 - Union County Vocational ...
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the <strong>student</strong> would not be able to attend school if the medication<br />
were not made available to him/her during school hours.<br />
Students requiring medication at school must have a written<br />
statement from the primary health care provider identifying the<br />
diagnosis, the medication, the dosage, the time(s) for<br />
administration, and the number of days on which the<br />
medication is to be administered. The board shall require the<br />
written request of the parent/guardian or adult <strong>student</strong>, which<br />
shall give permission for such administration and relieve the<br />
board and its employees of liability for administration of<br />
medication. The form can be obtained at the nurse’s office.<br />
Permission is effective for the school year for which it is<br />
granted and must be renewed for each subsequent school<br />
year. State law prohibits staff members from distributing any<br />
medical treatment (including over the counter medications) to<br />
<strong>student</strong>s unless the staff member is appropriately licensed.<br />
3.4 Self-Administering Of Medications<br />
The board shall permit self-administration of medication by<br />
<strong>student</strong>s for asthma or other potentially life-threatening<br />
illnesses only if proper documentation from the primary<br />
healthcare provider, parent and <strong>student</strong> has been submitted.<br />
This policy applies on school premises during regular school<br />
hours and off-site or after regular school hours when a <strong>student</strong><br />
is participating in field trips or extracurricular activities.<br />
Permission is effective for the school year for which it is<br />
granted and must be renewed for each subsequent school<br />
year. The form can be obtained at the nurse’s office.<br />
3.5 Child Abuse and Neglect<br />
The Board of Education believes that it is important to identify<br />
and investigate suspected child abuse and neglect<br />
immediately. The school <strong>district</strong> will cooperate with the Division<br />
of Youth and Family Services (DYFS) in the identification,<br />
reporting and investigation of allegations of child abuse or<br />
neglect.<br />
3.6 Emergency Cards<br />
Emergency data cards will be issued to all <strong>student</strong>s in<br />
September. Parents/guardians should complete and sign cards<br />
and designate one or more adults who the parents/guardians<br />
authorize the school to release <strong>student</strong>s to in case of an<br />
emergency.<br />
4.0 Attendance / Tardy / Early Dismissal<br />
4.1 General<br />
In order for the board of education to fulfill its responsibility for<br />
providing a thorough and efficient education, the <strong>district</strong><br />
provides a minimum of 180 days in the school calendar.<br />
Cooperation of parents/guardians and <strong>student</strong>s is essential