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Health

School nurses are responsible for the promotion of wellness and the prevention and control of disease.  They are responsible for pupil admission and exclusion, based upon compliance with State and Board immunization and physical assessment regulations, or upon health inspection.  They provide assessment and treatment of illness, first aid for injuries; vision, hearing and postural screenings; assist with physical assessments for certain grades and for sports; interpret medical or physical conditions of students to staff; administer and/or supervise the administration of medication in school under a physician's order; maintain health records; coordinate the emergency teams in each school, and obtain comprehensive health histories.  A central nurse is employed to provide direct supervision.

Under the direction of the school medical advisor, 16 school nurses provide services to all students.  Each building, including the Early Learning Center, has its own nurse.  CPR training of emergency teams in each building is provided by a member of the health services staff.  The part-time services of a psychiatrist, as well as physicians for sports physicals, are also provided.