district student handbook 2013-2014 - Union County Vocational ...

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