CSD File: JLF
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
REPORTING CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT

A. Statutorily Mandated Reporting – All Persons
Under New Hampshire law (RSA 169-C:29), every person who has “reason to suspect” that a child has been abused or neglected is required to report that suspicion to DCYF (Division of Children, Youth and Families of the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services) or directly to the police. Under RSA 169-C:30, the initial report “shall be made immediately via telephone or otherwise.”

The requirement to report is not dependent on whether there is proof of the abuse or neglect, nor is it dependent upon whether the information suggests the abuse or neglect is continuing or happened in the past. Any doubt regarding whether to report should be resolved in favor of reporting. Failure to report may be subject to criminal prosecution, while a report made in good faith is entitled to both civil and criminal immunity. Additionally, a “credential holder”, as defined in New Hampshire Department of Education Rule 501.02(h), who fails to report suspected abuse or neglect risk having action taken by the New Hampshire Department of Education against his/her credential. See N.H. Code of Conduct for Educators, Ed. 510.05 (e).

The report should contain:
a. the name and address of the child suspected of being abused or neglected,
b. the person responsible for the child’s welfare,
c. the specific information indicating neglect/abuse or the nature and extent of the child’s injuries (including any evidence of previous injuries),
d. the identity of the person or persons suspected of being responsible for such neglect or abuse; and
e. any other information that might be helpful in establishing neglect or abuse.

To report child abuse or neglect to DCYF, call 24/7 (800) 894-5533 (in-state) or (603) 271-6562. In cases of current emergency or imminent danger, call 911.

B. Additional provisions relating to school employees, volunteers and contracted service providers
Each school employee, designated volunteer or contracted service provider having reason to suspect that a child is being or has been abused or neglected must also immediately report his/her suspicions to the building Principal or other building supervisor. This initial report may be made orally, but must be supplemented with a written report as soon as practicable after the initial report, but in no event longer than one calendar day.

1. Request for Assistance in Making Initial Report
The initial report to the Principal/building supervisor may be made prior to the report to DCYF/law enforcement, but only if:
(a) the initial report is made for the purpose of seeking assistance in making the mandated report to DCYF/law enforcement, and
(b) reporting to the Principal, etc. will not cause any undue delay (measured in minutes) of the required report to DCYF/law enforcement.

When receiving a request for assistance in making a report, the Principal or other person receiving the request is without authority to assess whether the report should be made, nor shall he/she attempt in any way to dissuade the person from making the legally mandated report. Once the Principal/building supervisor receives the information, the law would impose a reporting requirement upon both the original reporter and the Principal.

2. Principal’s Action upon Receiving Report
Upon receiving the report/request from the employee, volunteer or any other person, the Principal/building supervisor shall immediately assure that DCYF/law enforcement is or has been notified, and then notify the Superintendent that such a report to DCYF has been made.

A written report shall be made by the Principal to the Superintendent within twenty-four (24) hours, with a copy provided to DCYF if requested. The report shall include all of the information included in the initial oral report, as well as any other information requested by the Superintendent, law enforcement or DCYF.

3. Requirements for Reporting of Other Acts
Employees/contract providers are also reminded of the requirements to report any act of “theft, destruction, or violence” as defined under RSA 193-D:4, I (a), incidents of “bullying”, and hazing under RSA 671:7. A single act may simultaneously constitute abuse, bullying, hazing, and/or an act of theft, destruction or violence.

C. Signage and Notification
The Superintendent is directed to assure that the Principal or administrator of each school shall post a sign within the school that is readily visible to students, in the form provided by the, Division for Children, Youth, and Families, that contains instructions on how to report child abuse or neglect, including the phone number for filing reports and information on accessing the Division’s website. Additionally, information pertaining to the requirements of section A of this policy shall be included in each student handbook or placed on the district’s website.

D. Training Required
The Superintendent shall assure that all District employees, designated volunteers and contracted service providers receive training (in-person or online) upon beginning service with the District, with annual refreshers thereafter, on the mandatory reporting requirements, including how to identify suspected child abuse or neglect.

Legal References:
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Ed 306.04(a)(10), Reporting of Suspected Abuse or Neglect
NH Code of Administrative Rules, Code of Conduct for NH Educators, Ed 510.05(e), Duty to Report
RSA 169-C, Child Protection Act, RSA 169-C:29-39, Reporting Law, RSA 189:72, Child Abuse or Neglect Information
RSA 193-D:4, Safe School Zones, Written Report Required

Adopted: January 9, 1985
Adopted: June 7, 2001
Revised: October 2, 2008
Revised: March 7, 2018
Revised: December 5, 2019

CSD File: JLI
See also EB
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOINT LOSS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

The Superintendent will cause the formation of the Joint Loss Management Committee as required by RSA 281-A:64 III, and a Crisis Management Plan that conforms to the national Incident Command System.

The practice of safety shall also be considered a facet of the instructional plan of the Candia School District by incorporating educational programs in traffic and pedestrian safety, driver education, fire prevention, emergency procedures, and others, appropriately geared to students at different grade levels.

The Principal shall be responsible for the supervision and implementation of a safety program for his/her school. General areas of emphasis shall include, but not be limited to: in-service training; accident recordkeeping; plant inspection; driver and vehicle safety programs; fire prevention; catastrophe planning; and emergency procedures and traffic safety problems relevant to students, employees and the community. The Principal shall be responsible for developing student safety procedures to be used on school busses, school grounds (including playgrounds), during authorized school activities (such as field trips), within school building(s) (including classrooms and laboratories), off school grounds during school sanctioned activities (including, but not limited to, work-based learning and internships), and in the use of online resources. The safety plan will be on file in the school and in the SAU office.

Legal References: RSA 200:40, RSA 281-A:64, III, NH Admin Rules, Sec. Ed 306.04(a)(2), NH Admin Rules, Sec. Ed 306.04(d)

Adopted: October 2, 2008
Revised: November 6, 2014

CSD File: JLIA
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS

The Candia School Board is committed to ensuring that students are appropriately supervised at times when the District is responsible for providing students with a reasonable duty of care and supervision.

The Building Principal is responsible for administering and supervising the school, the general conduct of students, both on school premises and during school-sponsored activities off school grounds. Students should be under the supervision of a member of the school staff at all reasonable times while they are in school or attending school functions. All school staff shall ensure the safety of students even when they are not specifically scheduled for supervisory duty.

All dangerous conditions in the school should be reported at once to the Building Principal.

In schools where bus transportation is provided, the supervisory duties shall include the loading and unloading, when necessary of the students at the school. Elementary school students shall be escorted to the bus to ensure that the students board the bus safely.

The Building Principal is authorized to establish administrative rules and/or regulation in furtherance of this policy.

During school hours or while engaging in school-sponsored activities, students will be released only into the custody of parents or other authorized persons.

Adopted: June 7, 2001
Revised: January 2, 2020

CSD File JLIF
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
RECEIPT AND USE OF SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY INFORMATION

It is the policy of the Candia School Board to obtain notification of registered sex offenders residing near school grounds or buildings, and to use such information as defined below to maximize student protection.

The board recognizes that, under RSA 651-B:7, it is the responsibility of local law enforcement to notify the community of potential public danger. Therefore, the school district will not disseminate sex offender registry information to parents.

Building Administrators will monitor the official government website and direct all staff to view the website if changes have occurred.

Anyone requesting registry information from the school district will be referred to local law enforcement authorities or the State of New Hampshire Registered Sex Offender Registry website: http://www.egov.nh.gov/nsor.

By the end of September of each year a letter will be distributed to all parents to advise them of the sexual registry policy and its provisions.

Sexual Registry website information will be provided to all employees of the school district. School employees are not authorized to share website information with unauthorized employees.

Registry information will be used for the administration of law-enforcement, screening current or prospective school district employees or volunteers, and for the protection of the district’s students and employees.

Legal References: RSA 651-B:7. RSA 169-C & 169-C:29

Adopted: June 5, 2008

CSD File: JM
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT AWARDS

The Candia School Board offers a variety of awards sponsored by groups and individuals. Any new award must be approved by the Board. The Board will not accept the offer of any award which is discriminatory on the basis of religion, race, color, creed, national origin or gender.

Adopted: June 7, 2001

CSD File: JQ
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT FEES, FINES, AND CHARGES

Students are responsible for all textbooks and school property entrusted to them and must ensure they receive proper care in accordance with the Parent-Student Handbook. Damage, destruction or disappearance of school property is the responsibility of the student and reimbursement up to replacement cost may be required by the Candia School District.

Adopted: June 7, 2001

CSD File: JRA
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION

The Candia School District shall comply with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) and all other federal and state laws and regulations concerning confidentiality and maintenance of student records and information.

A. Directory Information
The Candia School District designates the following student information as directory information: name,
participation and grade level of students in recognized activities and sports, height and weight of student athletes, dates of attendance in the school district, honors and awards received, and photographs and videos of student participation in school activities open to the public. The Candia School District may disclose directory information if it has provided notice to parents (and eligible students) and has not received timely written notice refusing permission to designate such information as directory information.

B. Military Recruiters/Higher Education Access to Information
Under federal law, military recruiters and institutions of higher education are entitled to receive the
names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary students and the Candia School District must
comply with any such request, provided that parents have been notified that they and secondary school
students have the right to request that this information not be released without their prior written
consent.

C. Health or Safety Emergencies
In accordance with federal regulations, the School District may disclose education records in a health or
safety emergency without prior written consent to any person whose knowledge of the information is
necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.

D. Transfer of Student Records
The Candia School District sends student education records to a school, school system, or institution of postsecondary education where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled, if the school,  school system, or institution or postsecondary education has requested the records, so long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer. Such records include, but are not limited to, grades and report cards, disciplinary records, attendance records, special education records and health records.

E. Designation of Law Enforcement Unit
The Board hereby designates the Candia Police Department as the Candia School District’s law enforcement unit.

F. Administrative Procedures and Notices
The Superintendent is responsible for developing and implementing any administrative procedures and parent notices necessary to comply with the applicable laws and regulations concerning student education records and information. Notices shall be distributed annually to parents and eligible students concerning their rights under these laws and regulations. A copy of this policy shall be posted in each school.

JRA-R – Student Education Records and Information Administrative Procedure
JRA-E – Annual Notice of Student Education Records and Information Rights

Legal References: 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99, 20 U.S.C. § 7908, RSA 189:1-e, 193-D:8, 194:31-a, NH Code of Administrative Rules Ed. 1119

Adopted: September 12, 1989
Revised: January 3, 2002
Revised: June 2, 2005 amended
Revised: December 3, 2009

CSD File: JRA-E
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
SAU #15
90 Farmer Road
Hooksett, NH 03106
ANNUAL NOTICE OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION RIGHTS

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) provides certain rights to parents and eligible students with respect to the student’s education records.

A. Definitions.
1. “Parent” means a parent of a student and includes a natural parent, a guardian, or an individual acting as a parent in the absence of a parent or guardian.
2. “Eligible Student” means a student who has reached 18 years of age or who is attending an institution of postsecondary education. Generally, once a student becomes an eligible student, rights under FERPA transfer from the parents to the eligible student. The School District may, however, continue to disclose education records to a parent without prior written consent if the student qualifies as a dependent under the Internal Revenue Code.

B. Inspection of Records
Parents/eligible students may inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of making a request, or before an IEP Team meeting or due process hearing. Such requests must be submitted to the Superintendent or building administrator in writing and must identify the record(s) to be inspected. The Superintendent or building administrator will notify the parent/eligible student of the time and place where the record(s) may be inspected in the presence of school staff. Parents/eligible students may obtain copies of education records. The school district may charge a fee for actual costs for producing photocopies of records.

C. Amendment of Records
Parents/eligible students may ask the School District to amend education records they believe are inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s right to privacy. Such requests must be submitted to the Superintendent or building administrator in writing, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and how they want it changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading or in violation of the student’s right of privacy. If the Superintendent or building administrator decides not to amend the record as requested, the parent/eligible student will be notified of the decision, their right to request a hearing and information about the hearing process.

D. Disclosure of Records
The School District must obtain a parent/eligible student’s written consent prior to disclosure of personally identifiable information in education records except in circumstances permitted by law or regulations as summarized below.

1. Directory Information
The School District designates the following student information as directory information that may be made public at its discretion: name, participation and grade level of students in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of student athletes, dates of attendance in the school district, honors and awards received, and photographs and videos relating to student participation in school activities open to the public. Parents/eligible students who do not want the School District to disclose directory information must notify the Superintendent in writing by September 15th of the school year or within thirty (30) days of enrollment, whichever is later. This opt-out shall remain in effect until the following school year, unless the parent or eligible student rescinds it earlier, or unless the student no longer attends the School District, in which case the opt-out will remain in effect unless it is rescinded.
Absent an opt-out, the School District may disclose directory information about former students without the consent of the parent/eligible student.

2. Military Recruiters/Institutions of Higher Education
Military recruiters and institutions of higher education are entitled to receive the names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary students and the School District must comply with any such request, provided that parents have been notified that they and secondary school students have the right to request that this information not be released without their prior written consent. Parents/students who do not want the School District to disclose this information without their prior written consent must notify the Superintendent in writing by September 15th or within thirty (30) days of enrollment, whichever is later.

3. School Officials with Legitimate Educational Interests
Education records (and personally identifiable information from an education record) may be disclosed to school officials with a “legitimate educational interest.” A school official has a legitimate educational interest if he/she needs to review an education record (or to receive personally identifiable information from an education record) in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility. School officials include persons employed by the School District (or the School District’s school administrative unit) as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (such as guidance, health or medical staff and the district’s law enforcement personnel, if any); members of the School Board ; persons or companies with whom the School District or school administrative unit has contracted to provide specific services (such as attorneys, auditors, medical consultants, evaluators, experts, or therapists); and volunteers who are under the direct control of the School District with regard to education records.

4. Health or Safety Emergencies
In accordance with federal regulations, the School District may disclose education records in a health or safety emergency to any person whose knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals without prior written consent.

5. Other Schools
The School District sends student education records to schools, school systems, or institutions of postsecondary education where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled, if the school, school system, or institution of postsecondary education has requested the records and so long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer. Such records shall include, but are not limited to, grades, report cards, disciplinary records, attendance records, special education records and health records.

6. Other Entities/Individuals
Education records may be disclosed to other entities and individuals as specifically permitted by law. Parents/eligible students may obtain information about other exceptions to the written consent requirement by request to the Superintendent or building administrator.

D. Complaints Regarding School District Compliance with FERPA
Parents/eligible students who believe that the School District has not complied with the requirements of FERPA have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education. The office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901

Revised: December 3, 2009

CSD File: JLCF
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
WELLNESS

SAU 15 is committed to providing a school environment that enhances learning and development
of lifelong wellness practices.

To accomplish these goals:

1. Child Nutrition Programs shall comply with federal, state and local requirements. Child
Nutrition Programs are accessible to all children.

2. Sequential and interdisciplinary nutrition education is provided and promoted.

3. Patterns of meaningful physical activity connect to students’ lives outside of physical
education shall be encouraged.

4. All school-based activities are consistent with local wellness policy goals.

5. All foods and beverages made available on campus (including vending, concessions, a la
carte, student stores, parties, and fundraising) during the school day are consistent with the
current Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

6. All foods made available on campus adhere to food safety and security guidelines.

7. The school cafeteria environment is safe, comfortable, pleasing, and allows ample time and
space for eating meals.

8. The school district will engage students, parents, teachers and food service professionals,
health professionals and other interested community members in developing, implementing,
monitoring, and reviewing district wide nutrition and physical activity policies.

SAU 15 supports a healthy environment where children learn and participate in positive dietary
and lifestyle practices. Schools contribute to the basic health status of children by facilitating
learning through the support and promotion of good nutrition and physical activity. Improved
health optimizes student performance potential and behavior.

All students shall possess the knowledge and skills necessary to make nutritious and enjoyable
food choices for a lifetime. In addition, staff is encouraged to model healthy eating and physical
activity as a valuable part of daily life.

SAU 15 shall prepare, adopt, and implement a comprehensive plan to encourage healthy eating
and physical activity. The Superintendent or designee will ensure compliance with established
district-wide nutrition and physical activity wellness.

SAU 15 will develop a Wellness Committee comprised of school personnel, administration,
community members and students to plan, implement, and assess ongoing activities that
promote healthy lifestyles, particularly physical activity for all age groups within the school
community.

Nutrition Education

The primary goal of nutrition education is to influence students’ eating behaviors. Nutrition
education at all levels of the district’s curriculum shall include, but not be limited to, the following
essential components designed to help students learn:

1. Age appropriate nutritional knowledge, including the benefits of healthy eating, essential
nutrients, nutritional deficiencies, principles of healthy weight management, the use and
misuse of dietary supplements, safe food preparation, handling and storage and cultural
diversity related to food and eating.

2. Age appropriate nutrition–related skills, including, but not limited to, planning a healthy meal,
understanding and using food labels and critically evaluating nutrition information,
misinformation and commercial food advertising.

3. How to assess one’s personal eating habits, set goals for improvement, and achieve those
goals.

4. Consistent nutrition messages will be provided throughout the school in media, in the
classroom and in the cafeteria, to the home and community.

5. Nutrition concepts shall be integrated into health, science education, family and consumer
science, and in grade appropriate curriculum.

6. Staff providing nutrition education shall have appropriate training.

Physical Activity

School leaders are encouraged to develop and implement a plan that supports physical activity.

1. Physical activity will be integrated across curricula and throughout the school day.
Movement can be made a part of Unified Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, and Language
Arts.

2. Physical education courses will be the environment where students learn, practice, and are
assessed on developmentally appropriate motor skills, social skills, and knowledge.

3. Special programs such as student and staff walking programs, family fitness events, and
events that emphasize lifelong physical activities shall be supported.

4. The school district will offer opportunities and encouragement for all students to initiate and
voluntarily participate in before and after-school physical activity programs that promote
inclusive physical activity on a school-wide basis, such as interscholastic sports, intramurals,
clubs, and other extracurricular and co-curricular activities.

5. Establish school support for community recreation and youth sports programs and agencies
that complement physical activity programs (i.e., provide transportation, building usage).

6. Every effort will be made for all elementary school students to have at least one supervised
recess daily, outdoors (weather permitting). Recess should be considered before lunch since
research indicates that physical activity prior to lunch can increase the nutrient intake and
reduce food waste. Discretion will be used when restricting student participation in recess.

7. Every effort will be made by the district to have physical education class teacher-to-student
ratios equivalent to those of other subject area classes in the schools.

Nutrition Guidelines for all Foods on Campus

All foods available on school grounds during the school day and at school-sponsored activities will
meet or exceed the current USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Food offerings should be
nutrient dense per calorie, have low fat and sugar content, be of moderate portion size, and
include a variety of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Food and beverages offered for snacks,
activities, and/or fundraisers should encourage healthy choices and promote positive health
habits. The nutrition standards are intended to model the practice of moderation as a component
of a healthy lifestyle.

These nutrition guidelines apply to the school lunch and breakfast programs, foods and
beverages sold in vending machines, snack bars, school stores, concession stands, at
parties/celebrations/meetings during the school day, and as part of school fundraising activities.

1. All beverages sold or provided on school campuses or at school-sponsored activities shall
follow established USDA guidelines for sugar content, caffeine, sodium, and fat.

2. Healthy choices of food and beverages will be encouraged at school-sponsored events
outside of the school day.

3. If school celebrations and school-sponsored activities include food and beverages, they shall
include a balance to promote healthy choices.

4. A la carte/snack items available will adhere to established nutrition standards. A variety of
snacks should be offered, including fruits, vegetables, or low fat dairy products.

5. Schools shall encourage fundraisers that promote positive health habits and nutrition choices.
Whenever possible, fundraisers should include the sale of non-food items.

Hydration

To promote hydration, free, safe, unflavored drinking water will be available to all students at
every school throughout the school day, including mealtimes. Students shall be permitted to
bring water bottles to school that:

1. Are made of material that is not easily breakable

2. Have lids to prevent spills: and

3. Are filled exclusively with water

School Principals may discipline students for the misuse of water bottles consistent with school
rules.

Other School Based Activities

Our goal is to create a total school environment that is conducive to healthy eating and being
physically active.

Dining Environment

1. The school district will provide a clean, safe, and enjoyable meal environment for students.

2. The school district will provide enough space and serving areas to ensure all students have
access to school meals with minimum wait time.

3. The school district will have drinking fountains available in all schools, so that students can
get water at meals and throughout the day.

4. The school district will encourage all students participate in school meals programs and
protect the identity of students who eat free and reduced meals.

5. The school district will provide an adequate time for students to eat healthy food and
promote social etiquette.

Food or Physical Activity as a Reward or Punishment

1. The school district will avoid the use of food as a punishment or reward.

2. Every effort will be made for all elementary school students to have at least one supervised
recess daily, outdoors (weather permitting). Recess should be considered before lunch since
research indicates that physical activity prior to lunch can increase the nutrient intake and
reduce food waste. Discretion will be used when restricting student participation in recess.

Consistent School Activities and Environment

1. After-school programs will encourage physical activity and healthy habit formation.

2. Local wellness policy goals will be considered in planning all school-based activities (such as
school events, field trips, dances, and assemblies).

3. The school district will encourage that all schools’ fundraising efforts to be supportive of
healthy eating.

4. The school district will provide opportunities for on-going professional training and
development for food service staff and teachers in the areas of nutrition and physical
education.

5. The school district will make efforts to keep school or district-owned physical activity facilities
open for use by students and adults outside school hours.

6. The school district will encourage parents, teachers, school administrators, students, food
service professionals, and community members to serve as role models in practicing healthy
eating and being physically active, both in school and at home.

7. The school district will encourage and provide opportunities for students, teachers, and
community volunteers to practice healthy eating and serve as role models in school dining
areas.

8. The school district will provide information and outreach materials about other programs to
students and parents. These may include local health departments, NH Healthy Kids, and
Food and Nutrition Service Programs such as Food Stamps, and Women, Infants, and
Children (WIC).

9. The school district will encourage all students to participate in school meals programs, i.e.
the National School Lunch, including snacks for school snack programs, After School
programs, and School Breakfast programs.

Evaluation Component

1. The school administration will ensure compliance with the district’s established nutrition and
physical activity wellness policy. Evaluation of progress and results will be communicated
annually to the school board.

Statutory Reference:
Based on Federal Public Law (PL 108.265 Section 204)

Adopted: June 1, 2006
Revised: January 2, 2020, February 9, 2023

CSD File: JLCE
Same as EBBC
CANDIA SCHOOL DISTRICT
EMERGENCY CARE AND FIRST AID

All School personnel have responsibilities in connection with injuries and emergencies occurring in school and at school-sponsored events, which may be classified as follows: (1) administering first aid; (2) summoning medical assistance; (3) notifying administration; (4) notifying parents; and (5) filing accident/injury reports.

School personnel must use reasonable judgment in handling injuries and emergencies. Caution should be exercised not to minimize or maximize any injury or illness. All personnel will understand the proper steps to be taken in the event of an injury or emergency.

The Principal will ensure that at least one other person on staff, aside from the school nurse, has current first aid and cardiopulmonary certification (CPR). If the school nurse or licensed practical nurse is not available, the person(s) who have current first aid and CPR certification is authorized to administer first aid and CPR as needed.

The school will obtain, at the start of each school year, emergency contact information of parents or legal guardian for each student and staff member.

The school physician, school nurse, or specially trained staff members shall assist in the treatment of injuries or emergency situations. Such individuals have the authority to administer oxygen in case of a medical emergency, if available and if appropriate. This authorization extends to administering oxygen to students without prior notification to parents/guardians.

The school nurse or other designated personnel may administer other medications to students in emergency situations, provided such personnel has all training as is required by law. Such medication may also be administered in emergency situations if a student’s medical action plan has been filed and updated with the school district to the extent required by law. The district will maintain all necessary records relative to the emergency administration of medication and will file all such reports as may be required.

Additionally, the school physician, school nurse, or specially trained staff members may also administer epinephrine to any student in case of a medical emergency, if appropriate. This authorization extends to administering epinephrine without prior notification to parents/guardians.

For significant injuries, the staff person witnessing the event must fill out an accident report, which must be submitted to administration so that he/she is informed and a basis is established for the proper processing of insurance claims and remediation if necessary.

The District makes it possible for parents to subscribe to student accident insurance at low rates. This program is offered each year from a third party at the parent’s expense.

Legal References: RSA 200:40, RSA 200:40-a, RSA 220:44-a, RSA 200:54, RSA 200:55, RSA 20:57
NH Admin Rules, Sec. Ed 306.04-a, 306.12

Adopted: January 23, 2002
Adopted: August 4, 2005
Revised: February 5, 2009
Revised: January 5, 2017