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For grades 6-12 extracurricular/co-curricular overnight trips only,
ibuprophen, Tylenol (Acetaminophen), Benadryl (OTC), Tums, Hydrocortisone
Cream, Benadryl Cream, Antibiotic Cream, and Cough Drops will be supplied
and stored by the appropriate middle or high school staff members (due to
limited space availability on the trips). Form 2340 F4, requires a parent
signature for the administration of specified nonprescription medications.
This exception to policy will not apply to other prescription or
nonprescription medications that may be needed during an extracurricular or
co-curricluar overnight trip. If other prescription or over-the-counter
medications are needed by a student during an extracurricular or co-
curricular overnight trip, additional sections of Form 2340 F4 must be
completed and the appropriate signatures obtained.

Only employees or contractors of the Board who are licensed health
professionals or who have completed a drug administration training program
conducted by a licensed health professional and are designated by the Board
may administer prescription and nonprescription drugs to students in school.

Provided they have completed the requisite training, the following staff are
authorized to administer medication and treatment to students:

A. administrator

B. teacher

C. school nurse or medical assistant

D. building secretary

E. aide

F. others as designated by student’s IEP and/or 504 plan

No employee will be required to administer a drug to a student if the
employee objects, on the basis of religious convictions, to administering the
drug.

Additionally the Board shall permit the administration by a licensed nurse or
other authorized staff member of any medication requiring intravenous or

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