Medications

The school district has received a written request to administer medication from a health care provider with prescriptive authority and the parent, legal guardian or other person having legal control of the student.

Medication must be prescribed by a medical professional licensed to practice in the United States (including a MD, DO, PA, APRN, dentist, or podiatrist).

Prescription medication must be in the original container properly labeled with child's name, name of medicine and directions for time and dosage.

School district employees shall not be required to administer any medication that exceeds recommended dosages or administer any procedure that conflicts with standard medical practice, as described in recognized medical references on these issues.

The school district has received a written request to administer medication from a health care provider with prescriptive authority and the parent, legal guardian or other person having legal control of the student.

Non-prescription medication shall be in the original, unopened container that is clearly labeled and not expired. Substances such as vitamins, herbal preparations, etc. will not be given during school hours.

Parent provided non-prescription medication from the district-approved list may be given up to 3 consecutive days with no physician signature. District-approved nonprescription medications will not be administered in dosages higher than the label recommends for age, or for indications the medication is not FDA approved for in children and adolescents.

District-approved nonprescription medication list:

• Acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol)
• Calcium Carbonate (e.g. antacids)
• Diphenhydramine (e.g. Benadryl)
• Ibuprofen (e.g. Advil, Motrin)
• Naproxen (e.g. Aleve)

A physician order or physician signature on the Medication Authorization Form is required for all other non-prescription medications, off-label medications and prescription medication samples and must include the condition for which the medication is given. Changes in medication or dosage require a new Medication Permission Form and physician signature/order.

All medication must be brought to the clinic by a parent, guardian or other responsible adult and shall be secured there at all times. For the safety and protection of all students, medication will not be sent home with students. Students will not be allowed to carry medications except for emergency medications such as insulin, inhalers or epi-pens.

When the period for administering the medication expires, the medication must be picked up by the parent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult. A doctor's note is required to be on file in the school clinic for any emergency medication a student may need to carry such as insulin, inhalers or EpiPens.

In the event the school nurse, in the exercise of professional judgment, questions the administering of any particular medication as excessive or otherwise potentially harmful to the student, the nurse will cease to administer the medication and notify the parents and the physician. The nurse will consult with the school principal and others as appropriate.