Medication at School
Buncombe County School Board Policy states:
“The administration of medicines to pupils by school personnel will be done only in exceptional circumstances.”
We
must be aware of these situations and should know of any medication
needed by a child. If it is absolutely necessary that medication be
administered to a child while at school, the parent/guardian will need
to come to the school office with with medication and sign proper
documentation. If this procedure is not complete, the parent/guardian
must administer the medication.*
* Medication must be in the original container.
At
no time will a child be allowed to have medication/drugs of any kind in
their possession; including over-the-counter medications. This is for
the safety of all children. All medication will be kept in the office.
Throat lozenges, Chapstick and sunscreen are considered over the
counter medications.
If
your child is unable to participate in gym class, please notify the
teacher in writing with the details of your child’s limitations,
Students unable to participate in gym for 3 or more days will need a
doctor’s statement.
Legislation
has been passed by the North Carolina Assembly giving guidelines to
schools in caring for students with diabetes. The guidelines include the
development of a written health care plan for all children with
diabetes. The guidelines include the development of a written health
care plan for all children with diabetes at the written request of
parents and guardians. It is important that the student’s medical
provider, the parent and the school have input in developing this
important health care plan.