507 - Student Health and Well-Being

507 - Student Health and Well-Being dawn.gibson.cm… Sun, 07/11/2021 - 12:11

507.1 - Student Health and Immunization Certificates

507.1 - Student Health and Immunization Certificates

Students desiring to participate in athletic activities or enrolling in kindergarten or first grade in the school district shall have a physical examination by a licensed physician and provide proof of such an examination to the school district.  A physical examination and proof of such an examination may be required by the administration for students in other grades enrolling for the first time in the school district.

A certificate of health stating the results of a physical examination and signed by the physician shall be on file at the attendance center.  Each student shall submit an up-to-date certificate of health upon the request of the superintendent.  Failure to provide this information may be grounds for disciplinary action.

Students enrolling for the first time in the school district shall also submit a certificate of immunization against diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, poliomyelitis, rubeola, rubella, and other immunizations required by law.  The student may be admitted conditionally to the attendance center if the student has not yet completed the immunization process but is in the process of doing so.  Failure to meet the immunization requirement will be grounds for suspension, expulsion or denial of admission.  Upon recommendation of the Iowa Department of Education and Iowa Department of Public Health, students entering the district for the first time may be required to pass a TB test prior to admission.  The district may conduct TB tests of current students.

Exemptions from the immunization requirement in this policy will be allowed only for medical or religious reasons recognized under the law.  The student must provide a valid Iowa State Department of Health Certificate of Immunization Exemption to be exempt from this policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 139.9; 280.13 (1997).
                                      281 I.A.C. 33.5.
                                      641 I.A.C. 7.

Cross Reference:  402.2  Child Abuse Reporting
                                      501    Student Attendance
                                      507    Student Health and Well-Being

Adopted:          07/17/1989
Revised:           10/20/2003
Reviewed:        04/22/2024

 

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507.2 - Administration of Medication to Students

507.2 - Administration of Medication to Students

Code No. 507.2

Administration of Medication to Students

The board is committed to the inclusion of all students in the education program and recognizes that some students may need prescription and nonprescription medication to participate in their educational program.

Medication shall be administered when the student's parent or guardian (hereafter "parent") provides a signed and dated written statement requesting medication administration and the medication is in the original, labeled container, either as dispensed or in the manufacturer's container.  Administration of medication may also occur consistent with board policy 804.05 – Stock Prescription Medication Supply.

When administration of the medication requires ongoing professional health judgment, an individual health plan shall be developed by licensed health personnel working under the auspice of the school with collaboration from the parent or guardian, individual’s health care provider or education team pursuant to 281.14.2(256).  Students who have demonstrated competence in administering their own medications may self-administer their medication. A written statement by the student's parent shall be on file requesting co-administration of medication, when competence has been demonstrated.  By law, students with asthma, airway constricting diseases, respiratory distress or students at risk of anaphylaxis who use epinephrine auto-injectors may self-administer their medication upon the written approval of the student’s parents and prescribing licensed health care professional regardless of competency.

Persons administering medication shall include authorized practitioners, such as licensed registered nurses and physicians, and persons to whom authorized practitioners have delegated the administration of medication (who have successfully completed a medication administration course conducted by a registered nurse or pharmacist that is provided by the department of education).  The medication administration course is completed every five years with an annual procedural skills check completed with a registered nurse or a pharmacist. A record of course completion shall be maintained by the school.

A written medication administration record shall be on file including:

•      date;

•      student’s name;

•      prescriber or person authorizing administration;

•      medication;

•      medication dosage;

•      administration time;

•      administration method;

•      signature and title of the person administering medication; and

•      any unusual circumstances, actions, or omissions.

Medication shall be stored in a secured area unless an alternate provision is documented.  The development of emergency protocols for medication-related reactions is required.  Medication information shall be confidential information as provided by law.

Disposal of unused, discontinued/recalled, or expired abandoned medication shall be in compliance with federal and state law. Prior to disposal school personnel shall make a reasonable attempt to return medication by providing written notification that expired, discontinued, or unused medications needs to be picked up. If medication is not picked up by the date specified, disposal shall be in accordance with the disposal procedures for the specific category of medication.

 

Legal Reference: Disposing on Behalf of Ultimate Users, 79 Fed. Reg. 53520, 53546 (Sept. 9, 2014).

Iowa Code §§124.101(1); 147.107; 152.1; 155A.4(2); 280.16; 280.23.

                                           655 IAC §6.2(152).

                                           281 IAC §14.1, .2

 

Cross Reference:               603.03 Special Education

                                           607.02 Student Health Services

                                           607.02-R(1)        Student Health Services - Regulation

                                           804.05  Stock Prescription Medication Supply

                                           804.05-E(1)        Stock Prescription Medication Supply - Parental Authorization and Release  Form for the Administration of a Voluntary School Supply of Stock Medication for Life                                               Threatening Incidents

Approved: 01/20/1998

Reviewed: 04/22/204

Revised: 04/22/2024     

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507.2E1 - Authorization Asthma or Airway Constricting Medication Self-Administration Consent Form

507.2E1 - Authorization Asthma or Airway Constricting Medication Self-Administration Consent Form

 

Code No. 507.2E1

Authorization- Asthma, Airway Constricting, or respiratory distress Medication Self-Administration Consent Form

 

_____________________________ ___/___/___ _________________ ___/___/___

Student's Name (Last), (First)  (Middle)     Birthday School       Date

In accordance with applicable laws, students with asthma, airway constricting diseases, respiratory distress or students at risk of anaphylaxis who use epinephrine auto-injectors may self-administer their medication upon the written approval of the student’s parents and prescribing licensed health care professional regardless of competency. The following must occur for a student to self-administer asthma medication, bronchodilator canisters or spacers, other airway constricting disease medication or to self-administer an epinephrine auto-injector: 

  • Parent/guardian provides signed, dated authorization for student medication self-administration.

  • Parent/guardian provides a written statement from the student’s licensed health care professional (A person licensed under chapter 148 to practice medicine and surgery or osteopathic medicine and surgery, an advanced registered nurse practitioner licensed under chapter 152 or 152E and registered with the board of nursing, or a physician assistant licensed to practice under the supervision of a physician as authorized in chapters 147 and 148C) containing the following:

    • Name and purpose of the medication, 

    • Prescribed dosage, and

    • Times or special circumstances under which the prescribed medication is to be administered.

  • The medication is in the original, labeled container as dispensed or the manufacturer's labeled container containing the student name, name of the medication, directions for use, and date.

  • Authorization shall be renewed annually.  In addition, if any changes occur in the medication, dosage or time of administration, the parent is to notify school officials immediately. The authorization shall be reviewed as soon as practical.

Provided the above requirements are fulfilled, the school shall permit the self-administration of the prescribed medication by a student while in school, at school-sponsored activities, under the supervision of school personnel, and before or after normal school activities, such as while in before-school or after-school care on school-operated property. If the student abuses the self-administration policy, the ability to self-administer may be withdrawn by the school or discipline may be imposed, after notification is provided to the student’s parent.

Pursuant to state law, the school district or and its employees are to incur no liability, except for gross negligence, as a result of any injury arising from self-administration of medication or use of an epinephrine auto-injector by the student. The parent or guardian of the student shall sign a statement acknowledging that the school district is to incur no liability, except for gross negligence, as a result of self-administration of medication or an epinephrine  auto-injector by the student as provided by law

Medication Dosage Route Time

 

Purpose of Medication & Administration /Instructions

/ /

Special Circumstances Discontinue/Re-Evaluate/

Follow-up Date

/     /   

Prescriber’s Signature Date

 

 

Prescriber’s Address Emergency Phone

 

  • I request the above-named student possess and self-administer asthma medication, bronchodilators canisters or spacers, or other airway constricting disease medication(s) and/or an epinephrine auto-injector at school and in school activities according to the authorization and instructions. 

  • I understand the school district and its employees acting reasonably and in good faith shall incur no liability for any improper use of medication or an epinephrine auto-injector or for supervising, monitoring, or interfering with a student's self-administration of medication or use of an epinephrine auto-injector. I acknowledge that the school district is to incur no liability, except for gross negligence, as a result of self-administration of medication or use of an epinephrine auto-injector by the student.

  • I agree to coordinate and work with school personnel and notify them when questions arise or relevant conditions change.

  • I agree to provide safe delivery of medication and equipment to and from school and to pick up remaining medication and equipment. 

  • I agree the information is shared with school personnel in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any other applicable laws. 

  • I agree to provide the school with back-up medication approved in this form.

  • (Student maintains self-administration record.) (Note: This bullet is recommended but not required.)

 

/ /

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

(agreed to above statement)

 

Parent/Guardian Address Home Phone

 

Business Phone

 

Self-Administration Authorization Additional Information                          

 

Adopted: 6/18/18

Reviewed: 04/22/2024

Revised:     08/15/2023

                     

 

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507.2E2 - Parental Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of Prescription Medication to Students

507.2E2 - Parental Authorization and Release Form for the Administration of Prescription Medication to Students

_________________________________           ___/___/___     _________________    ___/___/___
Student's Name (Last), (First),  (Middle)                 Birthday                    School                   Date

School medications and health services are administered following these guidelines:

  • Parent has provided a signed, dated authorization to administer medication and/or provide the health service.
  • The medication is in the original, labeled container as dispensed or the manufacturer's labeled container.
  • The medication label contains the student’s name, name of the medication, directions for use, and date.
  • Authorization is renewed annually and as soon as practical when the parent notifies the school that changes are necessary.

                                                                                                                                                                             
Prescribed Medication                                           Dosage                         Route                           Time at School

 

Special Health Services and instructions, if indicated: 

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

            /           /          
Discontinue/Re-Evaluate/Follow-up Date

 

                                                                                                                                                     /           /          
Prescriber’s Signature and credentials(when indicated for health services delivery)                  Date

 

                                                                                                            /           /          
Parent/Guardian Signature                                                                     Date

 

                                                                                                                                   
Parent's Address                                                                       Home Phone

 

                                                                                                                                   
Additional Information                                                             Business Phone

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

                                                                                                                                               

Authorization Form

Adopted: 6/18/18
Reviewed: 04/22/2024
Revised:  8/15/2023

 

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507.2E3-Parental Authorization and Release Form for INDEPENDENT SELF CARRY AND ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIBED MEDICATION OR INDEPENDENT DELIVERY OF HEALTH SERVICES BY THE

507.2E3-Parental Authorization and Release Form for INDEPENDENT SELF CARRY AND ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIBED MEDICATION OR INDEPENDENT DELIVERY OF HEALTH SERVICES BY THE

 

Code No. 507.2E3

Parental Authorization and Release Form for INDEPENDENT SELF CARRY AND ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIBED MEDICATION OR INDEPENDENT DELIVERY OF HEALTH SERVICES BY THE STUDENT

 

_________________________________ ___/___/___ _________________ ___/___/___

Student's Name (Last), (First),  (Middle)       Birthday School       Date

 

I request the above-named student (Parent/Guardian initial all that apply)

 

______ Carry and complete co-administration of prescribed medication, when competency has been demonstrated to licensed health personnel working under the auspices of the school. In accordance with applicable laws, students with asthma, airway constricting diseases, respiratory distress or students at risk of anaphylaxis who use epinephrine auto-injectors may self-administer their medication upon the written approval of the student’s parents and prescribing licensed health care professional regardless of competency.  The information provided by the parent for medication administration is confidential as provided by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any other applicable laws.  I agree to provide safe delivery of the medication to and from school and to pick up remaining medication at the end of the school year or when medication is expired. If the students abuses the self-administration policy, the ability to self-administer may be withdrawn by the school or discipline may be imposed, after notification is provided to the student’s parent.

 

______________________________________________________________________________________ 

Prescribed Medication Dosage Route Time at School

 

______ Co-administer, participate in planning, management and implementation of special health services at school and school activities after demonstration of proficiency to licensed health personnel working under the auspices of the school. The information provided by the parent for health service delivery is confidential as provide by the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) and any other applicable laws.  I agree to coordinate and work with school personnel and the prescriber (if indicated) when questions arise.  I agree to provide safe delivery of the student’s equipment necessary for health service delivery to and from school and to pick up remaining equipment at the end of the school year. 

 

Special Health Services Delivery:

 

Procedures for abandoned medication disposal shall be in accordance with applicable laws.

/ /

Prescriber’s Signature Date

and credentials (when indicated for health service delivery)

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

 

_______________________________________ __________________________

Parent/Guardian address Home phone

 

Adopted: 8/15/2023

Reviewed: 04/22/2024

Revised: 

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507.2E4-PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE FORM FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF VOLUNTARY SCHOOL STOCK OF OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION TO STUDENTS

507.2E4-PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE FORM FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF VOLUNTARY SCHOOL STOCK OF OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION TO STUDENTS

Code. No. 507.2E4

PARENTAL AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE FORM FOR THE ADMINISTRATION

OF VOLUNTARY SCHOOL STOCK OF OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION TO STUDENTS

 

_________________________________      ___/___/___            _________________  ___/___/___

Student's Name (Last), (First), (Middle)           Birthday                   School                   Date

 

The district supplies the following nonprescription, over-the-counter medications that are listed below. Generic brands may be substituted, (select all that apply:

 

  • Acetaminophen administered per manufacturer label
  • Throat Lozenges administered per manufacturer label
  • Other: ____________________ administered per manufacturer label (Please Specify)
  • Other: ____________________ administered per manufacturer label (Please Specify)
  • Other: ____________________ administered per manufacturer label (Please Specify)
  • Other: ____________________ administered per manufacturer label (Please Specify)

 

Voluntary school stock of nonprescription, over-the-counter medications are administered following these guidelines:

  • Parent has provided a signed, dated annual authorization to administer of the nonprescription, over-the-counter medication(s) listed according to the manufacturer instructions. Electronic signature meets the requirement of written signature.
  • The nonprescription, over-the-counter medication is in the original, labeled container and dispensed per the manufacturing label.
  • All other nonprescription, over-the-counter medication not listed will require a written parent authorization and supply for the over-the counter medication.
  • Supplements are not nonprescription, over-the-counter medications approved by the Federal Drug Administration and are NOT applicable.
  • Nonprescription, over-the-counter medications approved by the Federal Drug Administration that require emergency medical service (EMS) notification after administration are NOT applicable.
  • Persons administering nonprescription, over-the-counter medication include licensed health personnel working under the auspices of the school and individuals, whom licensed health personnel have delegated the administration of medication with valid certification who have successfully completed a medication administration course approved by the department and annual medication administration procedural skills check.
    • Districts stocking the administration of a voluntary stock of nonprescription, over-the-counter medications, collaborate with licensed health personnel to develop and adopt a protocol shared with the parent to define at a minimum:
      • when to contact the parent when a nonprescription medication, over the counter medication is administered;
      • documentation of the administration of the nonprescription, over-the-counter medication and parent contact;
      • a limit to the administration of a school’s stock nonprescription, over-the-counter medications that would require a prescriber signature for further administration of a school’s nonprescription, over-the-counter medications for the remaining school year;

 

Code No. 507.2E4

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      • the development of an individual health plan for ongoing medication administration or health service delivery at school.

 

I request that the above-named student receive the voluntary stock nonprescription, over-the-counter medications supplied by the school in accordance with the district guidelines and protocol.

 

 

__________________________________________        _________________________

Parent Signature                                                                 Date        

 

__________________________________________        _________________________

Parent/Guardian Address                                                    Home Phone                                                                                                                                      

   

 

Adopted: 8/15/2023

Reviewed: 04/22/2024

Revised:

 

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507.3 - Communicable Diseases - Students

507.3 - Communicable Diseases - Students

Code No. 507.3

 

COMMUNICABLE DISEASES - STUDENTS

Students with a communicable disease will be allowed to attend school provided their presence does not create a substantial risk of illness or transmission to other students or employees.  The term "communicable disease" will mean an infectious or contagious disease spread from person to person, or animal to person, or as defined by law.

Prevention and control of communicable diseases is included in the school district's bloodborne pathogens exposure control plan.  The procedures will include scope and application, definitions, exposure control, methods of compliance, universal precautions, vaccination, post-exposure evaluation, follow-up, communication of hazards to employees and record keeping.  This plan is reviewed annually by the superintendent and school nurse.

The health risk to immunosuppressed students is determined by their personal physician.  The health risk to others in the school district environment from the presence of a student with a communicable disease is determined on a case-by-case basis by the student's personal physician, a physician chosen by the school district or public health officials.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent, in conjunction with the school nurse, to develop administrative regulations stating the procedures for dealing with students with a communicable disease.

For more information on communicable disease charts, and reporting forms, go to the Iowa Department of Public Health Web site: https://idph.iowa.gov/CADE/reportable-diseases.

 

Legal Reference:           School Board of Nassau County v. Arline, 480 U.S. 273 (1987).

                        29 U.S.C. §§ 701 et seq.

                        45 C.F.R. Pt. 84.3.

                        Iowa Code ch. 139A.8.

                        641 I.A.C. 1.2-.5, 7.

 

Cross Reference:           403.3  Communicable Diseases - Employees

                        403.03-R(1)      Communicable Diseases - Employees - Regulation

403.03-E(1)      Communicable Diseases - Employees - Hepatitis B Vaccine Information and Record

 

Adopted:          11/14/1988

Revised:           10/20/2003

Reviewed:        04/22/2024

 

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507.4 - Student Illness or Injury at School

507.4 - Student Illness or Injury at School

When a student becomes ill or is injured at school, the school district shall attempt to notify the student's parents as soon as possible.

The school district, while not responsible for medical treatment of an ill or injured student, will have employees present administer emergency or minor first aid if possible.  An ill or injured child will be turned over to the care of the parents or qualified medical employees as quickly as possible.

It shall be the responsibility of the principal to file an accident report with the superintendent within twenty-four hours after the student is injured.

Annually, parents shall be required to complete a medical emergency authorization form indicating the procedures to be followed, if possible, in an emergency involving their child.  The authorization form will also include the phone numbers of the parents and alternative numbers to call in case of an injury or illness.

The superintendent shall be responsible, in conjunction with the school nurse, to develop rules and regulations governing the procedure in the event a student should become ill or be injured at school.

 

Legal Reference:          Iowa Code § 613.17

Adopted:          04/09/1985
Revised:           04/22/2024
Reviewed:       04/22/2024

 

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507.5 - Emergency Plans and Drills

507.5 - Emergency Plans and Drills

Students will be informed of the appropriate action to take in an emergency.  Emergency drills for fire, weather, and other disasters shall be conducted each school year.  Fire and tornado drills shall be each conducted regularly during the academic school year with a minimum of two before December 31 and two after January 1.

Each attendance center shall develop and maintain a written plan containing emergency and disaster procedures.  The plan will be communicated to and review with employees.  The emergency plan shall include:

            ·           assignment of employees to specific tasks and responsibilities;

·           instructions relating to the use of alarm systems and signals.  If combination visual and auditory warning devices do not exist, the plan shall include specific provisions for warning individuals with hearing impairments;

            ·           information concerning methods of fire containment;

            ·           systems for notification of appropriate persons and agencies;

            ·           information concerning the location and use of fire fighting equipment;

            ·           specification of evacuation routes and procedures;

            ·           posting of plans and procedures at suitable locations throughout the facility;

            ·           evacuation drills which include the actual evacuation of individuals to safe areas;

            ·           an evaluation for each evacuation drill.

Employees shall participate in emergency drills.  Licensed employees shall be responsible for instructing the proper techniques to be followed in the drill.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code § 100.31      

Cross Reference:  711.7  School Bus Safety Instruction
                                    

Adopted:          04/20/1998
Revised:           10/20/2003
Reviewed:        04/22/2024              

 

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507.7 - Custody and Parental Rights

507.7 - Custody and Parental Rights

Disagreements between family members are not the responsibility of the school district.  The school district will not take the "side" of one family member over another in a disagreement about custody or parental rights.  Court orders that have been issued shall be followed by the school district.  It shall be the responsibility of the person requesting an action by the school district to inform and provide the school district the court order allowing such action.

This policy does not prohibit an employee from listening to a student's problems and concerns.

It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure employees remain neutral in a disagreement about custody and parental rights.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code §§ 232.67, .70, .73, .75; 235A; 279.8; 710.6 (1997).
                                      441 I.A.C. 9.2; 155; 175.

 

Adopted:          04/20/1998
Reviewed:       04/22/2024

 

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507.8 - Student Special Health Services

507.8 - Student Special Health Services

Code No.  507.8

STUDENT SPECIAL HEALTH SERVICES

The board recognizes that some special education students need special health services during the school day.  These students shall receive special health services in conjunction with their individualized health plan. 

The superintendent, in conjunction with licensed health personnel, shall establish administrative regulations for the implementation of this policy.

 

 

Legal Reference:           Board of Education v. Rowley, 458 U.S. 176 (1982).

                        Springdale School District #50 v. Grace, 693 F.2d 41 (8th Cir. 1982).

Southeast Warren Comm. School District v. Dept. of Public Instruction, 285 N.W.2d 173 (Iowa 1979).

                        20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et seq.

                        34 C.F.R. Pt. 300 et seq.

                        Iowa Code §§ 256.11(7); 256B; 273.2, .5, .9(2)-(3); 280.8.

                        14.2

 

Cross Reference:           506       Student Records

                        711.01  Student School Transportation Eligibility

 

 

Adopted:          04/20/1998

Reviewed:        04/22/2024

Revised:  

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507.8R1 - Special Health Services Regulation

507.8R1 - Special Health Services Regulation

Some students who require special education need special health services in order to participate in the educational program.  These students shall receive special health services in accordance with their individualized educational program.

A.        Definitions

"Assignment and delegation" - occurs when licensed health personnel, in collaboration with the education team, determine the special health services to be provided and the qualifications of individuals performing the health services.  Primary consideration is given to the recommendation of the licensed health personnel.  Each designation considers the student's special health service.  The rationale for the designation is documented.

"Co-administration" - the eligible student's participation in the planning, management and implementation of the student's special health service and demonstration of proficiency to licensed health personnel.

"Educational program" - includes all school curricular programs and activities both on and off school grounds.

"Education team" - may include the eligible student, the student's parent, administrator, teacher, licensed health personnel, and others involved in the student's educational program.

"Health assessment" - health data collection, observation, analysis, and interpretation relating to the eligible student's educational program.

"Health instruction" - education by licensed health personnel to prepare qualified designated personnel to deliver and perform special health services contained in the eligible student's health plan.  Documentation of education and periodic updates shall be on file at school.

"Individual health plan" - the confidential, written, preplanned and ongoing special health service in the educational program.  It includes assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, evaluation and a plan for emergencies.  The plan is updated as needed and at least annually.  Licensed health personnel develop this written plan with the education team.

"Licensed health personnel" - includes licensed registered nurse, licensed physician, and other licensed health personnel legally authorized to provide special health services and medications.

"Prescriber" - licensed health personnel legally authorized to prescribe special health services and medications.

"Qualified designated personnel" - persons instructed, supervised and competent in implementing the eligible student's health plan.

"Special health services" - includes, but is not limited to, services for eligible students whose health status (stable or unstable) requires:

                        ·           Interpretation or intervention,

                        ·           Administration of health procedures and health care, or

·           Use of a health device to compensate for the reduction or loss of a body function.

"Supervision" - the assessment, delegation, evaluation and documentation of special health services by licensed health personnel.  Levels of supervision include situations in which licensed health personnel are:

                        ·           physically present.

                        ·           available at the same site.

                        ·           available on call.

B.         Licensed health personnel shall provide special health services under the auspices of the school.  Duties of the licensed personnel include the duty to:

                        ·           Participate as a member of the education team.

                        ·           Provide the health assessment.

                        ·           Plan, implement and evaluate the written individual health plan.

                        ·           Plan, implement and evaluate special emergency health services.

·           Serve as liaison and encourage participation and communication with health service agencies and individuals providing health care.

·           Provide health consultation, counseling and instruction with the eligible student, the student's parent and the staff in cooperation and conjunction with the prescriber.

·           Maintain a record of special health services.  The documentation includes the eligible student's name, special health service, prescriber or person authorizing, date and time, signature and title of the person providing the special health service and any unusual circumstances in the provision of such services.

·           Report unusual circumstances to the parent, school administration, and prescriber.

·           Assign and delegate to, instruct, provide technical assistance and supervise qualified designated personnel.

                        ·           Update knowledge and skills to meet special health service needs.

C.         Prior to the provision of special health services the following shall be on file:

·           Written statement by the prescriber detailing the specific method and schedule of the special health service, when indicated.

·           Written statement by the student's parent requesting the provision of the special health service.

·           Written report of the preplanning staffing or meeting of the education team.

·           Written individual health plan available in the health record and integrated into the IEP or IFSP.

D.        Licensed health personnel, in collaboration with the education team, shall determine the special health services to be provided and the qualifications of individuals performing the special health services.  The documented rationale shall include the following:

·           Analysis and interpretation of the special health service needs, health status stability, complexity of the service, predictability of the service outcome and risk of improperly performed service.

·           Determination that the special health service, task, procedure or function is part of the person's job description.

·           Determination of the assignment and delegation based on the student's needs.

                        ·           Review of the designated person's competency.

·           Determination of initial and ongoing level of supervision required to ensure quality services.

E.         Licensed health personnel shall supervise the special health services, define the level of supervision and document the supervision.

F.         Licensed health personnel shall instruct qualified designated personnel to deliver and perform special health services contained in the eligible individual health plan.  Documentation of instruction and periodic updates shall be on file at school.

G.        Parents shall provide the usual equipment, supplies and necessary maintenance for such.  The equipment shall be stored in a secure area.  The personnel responsible for the equipment shall be designated in the individual health plan.

 

Adopted:          04/20/1998
Reviewed:        04/22/2024

 

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File Attachments
507.8R1-Special Health Services Regulation.docx.pdf

507.9 - Wellness Policy

507.9 - Wellness Policy

 

Code No.  507.9

  

WELLNESS POLICY

The Edgewood-Colesburg Board of Education is committed to the optimal development of every student. The board believes for students to have the opportunity to achieve personal, academic, developmental, and social success, there needs to be a positive, safe, and health-promoting learning environment at every level, in every setting.    

The school district provides a comprehensive learning environment for developing and practicing lifelong wellness behaviors. The entire school environment, not just the classroom, shall be aligned with healthy school district goals to positively influence a student's understanding, beliefs and habits as they relate to good nutrition and regular physical activity. In accordance with law and this belief, the board commits to the following: 

The school district will identify at least one goal in each of the following areas: 

  • Nutrition Education and Promotion:  Schools will provide nutrition education and engage in nutrition promotion that helps students develop lifelong healthy eating behaviors.

  • Physical Activity: Schools will provide students with age and grade appropriate opportunities to engage in physical activity that meet the Iowa Healthy Kids Act.

  • Other School Based Activities that Promote Wellness: As appropriate, schools will support students, staff, and parents’ efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  

 

The following nutritional guidelines for food available on school campuses will be adhered to: 

  • Meals served through the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program will be appealing and meet, at a minimum, nutrition requirements established by state and federal law;

  • Schools providing access to healthy foods outside the reimbursable meal programs before school, during school and thirty minutes after school shall meet the United States Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) Smart Snacks in Schools nutrition standards, at a minimum.  This includes such items as those sold through a la carte lines, vending machines, student run stores, and fundraising activities; 

  • Snacks provided to students during the school day without charge (e.g., class parties) will meet standards set by the district in accordance law. The district will provide parents a list of foods and beverages that meet nutrition standards for classroom snacks and celebrations; and

  • Schools will only allow marketing and advertising of foods and beverages that meet the Smart Snacks in school nutritional standards on campus during the school day. 

The superintendent or superintendent’s designee shall implement and ensure compliance with the policy by:

  • Reviewing the policy at least every three years and recommending updates as appropriate for board approval;

  • Implementing a process for permitting parents, students, representatives of the school food authority, teachers of physical education, school health professionals, the school board, administrators and the public to participate in the development, implementation, and periodic review and update of the policy; 

  • Making the policy and updated assessment of the implementation available to the public (e.g., posting on the website, newsletters, etc). This information shall include the extent to which the schools are in compliance with policy and a description of the progress being made in attaining the goals of the policy; and

  • Developing administrative regulations, which shall include specific wellness goals and indicators for measurement of progress consistent with law and district policy.  

 

CLASSROOM PARTIES

As part of the Edgewood Colesburg Local Wellness policies, it is recommended that rewarding children in the classroom need not involve candy and other foods that can undermine children’s diets, health, and healthy eating habits. 

Rewards for a class: Extra recess, pencils, erasers, games, or reading time. 

Parties/food in the classroom is discouraged. If a party or food is needed, please consider healthy options.  Students are encouraged to drink water. Please avoid pop and other caffeinated/sugary drinks.

Healthy Food Rewards: For the safety of all students please only provide pre-packaged items. 

Some healthy choices to provide are:

  • String Cheese

  • Low fat Yogurt cups

  • Baked Chips

  • Rice Krispie Treats

  • Applesauce or Fruit Cups

  • Fresh Fruit or Vegetables/low-fat ranch dip

  • 100% Juice

  • Peanut Butter and Celery

  • Pretzels

  • Scooby Snacks

 

Legal Reference:  42 U.S.C. §§ 1751 et seq. 

42 U.S.C. §§ 1771 et seq.  

Iowa Code §§ 256.7(29); 256.11(6).

281 I.A.C. 12.5; 58.11.

 

Cross Reference: 504.5 Student FundRaising

504.6 Student Activity Program

710 School Food Services

Adopted: 05/15/2016

Revised: 09/11/2023

Reviewed: 04/22/2024

 

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File Attachments
507.9-Wellness Policy.pdf

507.9R1 - Wellness Regulation

507.9R1 - Wellness Regulation

To implement the Wellness Policy, the following district specific goals have been established:

Goal 1 – Nutrition Education and Promotion:  Schools will provide nutrition education and engage in nutrition promotion that help students develop lifelong healthy eating behaviors. The goal(s) for addressing nutrition education and nutrition promotion include the following:

  • The school district will provide nutrition education and engage in nutrition promotion that promotes fruits, vegetables, whole-grain products, low-fat and fat-free dairy products, healthy food preparation methods and health-enhancing nutrition practices.

Goal 2 – Physical Activity: Schools will provide students and staff with age and grade appropriate opportunities to engage in physical activity that meet federal and state guidelines, including the Iowa Healthy Kids Act. The goal(s) for addressing physical activity include the following:

Physical Education
 

The school district will provide physical education that:

  • is taught by a certified physical education teacher.
  • includes students with disabilities, students with special health-care needs my be provided in alternative educational settings.
  • engages students in moderate to vigorous activity during at least 50 percent of physical education class time.

 

Daily Recess

  • Elementary schools should provide recess for students that:
  • is at least 20 minutes a day.
  • is preferably outdoors.
  • encourages moderate to vigorous physical activity verbally and through the provision of space and equipment.
  • discourages extended periods (i.e., periods of two or more hours) of inactivity.

 

Physical Activity and Punishment

Employees should not use physical activity (e.g., running laps, pushups) or withhold   opportunities for physical activity (e.g., recess, physical education) as punishment.

 

Goal 3 – Other School-Based Activities that Promote Student Wellness: Schools will support student, staff, and parents’ efforts to maintain a healthy lifestyle, as appropriate. The goal(s) for addressing other school-based activities that promote student wellness include the following:

 

Integrating Physical Activity into Classroom Settings

For students to receive the nationally recommended amount of daily physical activity and for students to fully embrace regular physical activity as a personal behavior, students need opportunities for physical activity beyond the physical education class.  Toward that end, the school district will:

  • offer classroom health education that complements physical education by reinforcing the knowledge and self-management skills needed to maintain a physically active lifestyle and to reduce time spent on sedentary activities.
  • discourage sedentary activities, such as watching television, playing computer games, etc.
  • provide opportunities for physical activity to be incorporated into other subject lessons.
  • encourage classroom teachers to provide short physical activity breaks between lessons or classes, as appropriate.

 

Communication with Parents

  • The school district will support parents’ efforts to provide a healthy diet and daily physical
  • activity for their children.  The school district will:
  • provide parents a list of foods that meet the school district’s snack standards and ideas for healthy celebrations/parties and rewards.
  • provide information about physical education and other school-based physical activity opportunities before, during and after the school day.

 

Staff Wellness

  • The school district values the health and well-being of every staff member and will plan and implement activities and policies that support personal efforts by staff to maintain a healthy lifestyle.  Each school should:
  • base the plan on input solicited from employees and outline ways to encourage healthy eating, physical activity and other elements of a healthy lifestyle among employees.

 

 

Public Involvement: There is a process for permitting parents, students, representatives of the school food authority, teachers of physical education, school health professionals, the school board, administrators and the public to participate in the development, implementation, and periodic review and update of the policy.

 

 

Adopted: 08/14/2017
Reviewed: 05/20/2019
Revised: 05/20/2019

 

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507.10 - Standing Orders Allergy/Anaphylaxis Treatment Protocol

507.10 - Standing Orders Allergy/Anaphylaxis Treatment Protocol

Code No.  507.10

STANDING ORDERS

ALLERGY/ANAPHYLAXIS TREATMENT PROTOCOL

The following standing orders apply to persons who do not have individual orders provided by parents and/or private physicians.  The guidelines apply to persons with allergic symptoms triggered by touching, inhaling or ingesting allergens or by insect stings.  Before administering medications, attempt to obtain a history from the patient or bystanders, and check for Med-Alert bracelets, etc., to ascertain if patient has any underlying condition that could mimic allergies or anaphylaxis.

For MILD Allergic Reactions:  Patients may exhibit a few hives and itching or swelling at the site of the bite or sting.

  1. Administer Benadryl (Liquid, dye-free is preferred.  Make sure patient is not allergic to Benadryl)
  1. 5 to 12 years of age, give Benadryl 12.5 to 25 mg orally
  2. 12 years of age or older, give Benadryl 25 to 50 mg orally.
  3. If stinger is present, remove by scraping it off.  Do not squeeze or pinch stinger, as this may inject more venom.  Apply ice. 
  4. Monitor to assess if symptoms improve or worsen.
  5. Notify parent and advise parent to consult with physician for follow-up if needed.

For SEVERE Allergic Reactions (Anaphylaxis).  Patient may exhibit some or all of the following symptoms:

*Flushing, hives, swelling or itching, especially of face, lips, mouth, eyes, tongue or throat

*Difficulty breathing or swallowing, tightness in chest or mouth or throat, drooling

*Coughing, sneezing, wheezing

*Difficulty talking, change in voice, runny nose

*Fear or apprehension, feeling of impending doom

*Change in skin color, chills, rapid pulse

*Nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea

* Dizziness, fainting, collapse, convulsion

ADMINISTER EpiPen IMMEDIATELY  (If patient is an infant or toddler who weighs less than 22 pounds or if patient is 50 years or older or has a history of heart disease, it may be prudent to check with physician prior to epinephrine administration, if possible.  However, if there is reasonable evidence that the patient is having an allergic reaction and it appears that death is imminent, administer epinephrine regardless of age.)

    1. If under age 6 (estimated weight between 33-66 pounds) give EpiPen Jr. 0.15 mg
    2. If age 6 or above (estimated weight 66 pounds or above) give EpiPen 0.30 mg

TO ADMINISTER EpiPen:

  1. Pull off gray safety release
  2. Jab black tip firmly into outer thigh so it “clicks” AND HOLD on thigh for approximately 10 seconds
  3. Seek medical attention (see below)
  4. Enlist others to make phone calls as you provide care.
    1. Call 911
    2. Notify parent
    3. Monitor airway, breathing and pulse
    4. Provide CPR if necessary and/or other first aid measures if needed
  5. May repeat EpiPen in 20 minutes if needed
  6. A SECOND, DELAYED REACTION MAY OCCUR.  Obtain follow-up care in emergency room or as directed by physician.
  7. OSHA compliance:  Dispose of EpiPen in red Sharps container or give to paramedics

 

Physician Signature:_______________________________________      Date_________

 

Adopted:         07/17/2006

Revised:          10/15/2007

Reviewed:       04/22/2024

dawn.gibson.cm… Wed, 07/14/2021 - 14:08
File Attachments
507.10-AllergyAnaphylaxis Treatment Protocol.docx (1).pdf