Adoption Date: 7/19/1994, Revised: 6/20/2000; 3/15/16; 5/17/16; 4/23/19
7000 - STUDENTS
STUDENT WELFARE
7520 ACCIDENTS
Procedures
shall be established and maintained by the Superintendent for the
handling of student injuries that occur on school property and during
school activities.
Student Emergency Treatment
All
staff members of the School District are responsible for arranging first
aid care of students who are injured or become ill while under school
supervision.
In most instances first aid should be rendered, and
then the parent should be contacted to come to school and transport the
student to the family physician. Beyond first aid, the medical care of
the student is the parent's responsibility. However, the student's
welfare is always the primary concern, and it is the responsibility of
school personnel to exercise good judgment and care under all
circumstances.
The Board of Education encourages staff members
to become qualified to give emergency treatment through instruction in
first aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External
Defibrillators (AED).
Transporting an Ill or Injured Student
In
the event of an illness or injury to a student, an ambulance may be
called if warranted. This solution will be used after other
alternatives, including parent/guardian contact, have been made.
Policy References:
Education Law Sections 1604(7-a, b) and 1709(8-a, b)