THE PËNNSYTVANIA CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL Board of Trustees Policy

HEALTH, SAFETY AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION POLICY Purpose The Board of Trustees ("Board") reaffirms its policy to provide comprehensive human growth and development instruction to The Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School ("PA Cyber") students. In accordance with PA Cyber policy and state law, such instruction should be part of the public school program and should be shared by the public schools, home, and community. The primary pulposes of such instruction ate to promote more wholesome family and interpersonal relationships; to help young people understand growth and development changes that occur between childhood and adolescence, including their sexuality at all levels of development and healthy physical health and safety habits. The Board recognizes that the expression of human sexual behavior can be the source of many of lifc's most meaningful experiences as well as its most painful problems and the Board fit*ly asserts that abstinence from sexual activity during adolescence promotes good health and a healthy lifestyle. Such teachings will be conducted age appropriately in accordance with the standards set forth by the Pennsylvania's Department of Ed.ucation's Academic Standards for Health, Safety and Physical Education and Chapter 4 of Title 22 of the Pennsylvania Code. The Board firmly believes that successful pursuit of the mission of promoting a healthy lifestylc for all adolescents depends upon the cooperation of a broad spectrum of the community, including schools, families, religious institutions, health care providers, social service agencies, businesses, Soverrunent, and media-

Authotity

hr accordance with these Standards, the Board adopts the following policy objectives in order to promote a healthy lifestyle for all chilclren.

A)

By grade 3, the Standards seek to establish guidelines for schools to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills to:

1)

Identify and describe stages of growth and developmenÇ

2)

Identify and know location and function of major body organs and systems;

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3)

Explain the role of the food guide pyramid in a healthy dief

4)

Know age appropriate drug information, i.e., Proper use of medicine, unhealthiness of smoking, etc.;

s)

Identify types and causes of health problems in children;

6)

Understand personal hygiene practices;

n

Identify health-related information, i.e', signs and

8)

Identi{y media sources and environmental factors affecting health

symbols,

terminology, etc.

and safety; e)

Identify the steps in a decision making Proccss;

10)

Recognize and know how to respond to emergency situations and safe/unsafe practices in the home, school and communit], i.e., fire safety, bullying, etc.;

11)

Recognize conflict situations and identify skategies to avoid or resolve such as walking away or asking for adult intervention;

12)

Identify and use safe practices in physical activity settin¡;s,

i.e.,

proper equipment, knowledge of rules, etc';

19)

Identify and engage in physical fitness activities and effects o{ regular ParticiPation.

B)

By grade 12, the Standards seek to establish guidelines for schools to enable students to acquire knowledge and skills to: 1)

Evaluate and anaþze factors that impact growth and development and the body systems, i.e., relationships, career choices, nutrítion, etc.;

2)

Evaluate issues relating to the use/non-use of drugs;

3)

Identify and anaþze factors that influence the prevention and control of health Problems;

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4)

Evaluate health care products and assess factors that impact adult health consumer choices;

5)

Compare and contrast the positive and negative effects of the media on adult personal health and safety;

6l

Examine and apply a decision making process to the development of short and long-term health goals;

4

Analyze the interrelationship between environmental factors and community health;

8)

Assess the personal and legal consequences of unsafe practices

in

the home, school or community as well as the impact of violence on the victim and surrounding community; e)

Analyze and apply skategies for the management of injuries such as CPR and advanced first-aid;

10)

Evaluate the benefits, risks and safety factors associated with selfselected life-long physical activities;

11)

Evaluate and engage in an individualized physical activiÇ plan that support achievement of personal fitness and activity goals and promotes life-long participation;

t2)

Anaþze the effects of regular participation

in a

self-selected

program of moderate to vigorous physical activities and evaluate how changes in adult health status may affect the responses of the body systems during moderate to vigorous physical activity;

13)

Evaluate factors

that affect physical activity and

exercise

preferences

14)

Anaþze the interrelationshíps among regular participation in physical activity, motor skill improvement and the selection and engagement in lifetime physical activities;

15)

Assess and use strategies for enhancing adult grouP interaction in physical activities.

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Delesation of Responsibility 1't

CgO shall direct the development and acquisition of curricula which promote healthy behavior and which shall be taught in all grade

" comprehensively

leveli, in an agJ uppropriate m¿ìnner. Such curricula shall focus on behavioral outcomes ana wiU ilro ,rtifi"" more innovative and effective methods to convey the message that abstinence is the most effective way of preventing pregnancy, sexually transmitted diseases and HIV infection; a voluntary parental education component, designed to enhance the frequenry and effectiveness of parents' communication with theiichildren; and, a mechanism for monitoring the efficacy of the curicula.

All PA Cyber staff share in the responsibility for understanding and promoting healthy

adolescent behavior; therefore, PA Cyber Administration will develop and maintain a comprehensive plan for staff education on adolescent health'

The CEO is empowered to develop additional partnerships with health care providers that expan¿ ana maximize access to in-school comprehensive health care for all children, which will have a positive and lasting effect on the lives of the children.

TO THE EXTENT THAT ANYTHING IN THIS POLICY COULD BE CONSTRUED TO CONFLICT WITH PA CYBER',S CHARTER OR APPLICABLE STATE AND/OR FEDERAL LAWS, THE APPLICABLE STATE AND/OR FEDERAL LAWS AND/OR CHARTER CONTROL.

ADoPTED

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President

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THE PENNSYLVANIA CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL

One Lincoln Park

Midland, PA 15059 Use of Medication Policy

Purpose: The Board shall not be responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of student illness. The administration of prescribed medicat¡on to a student during school hours in accordance with the

direction of a parent/guardian or family physician will be permitted only when:

1,. Failure to take such medicine would jeopardize the health of the student. 2^ The student would not be able to attend school if the medicine were not available

during school

hours.

Definition: For purposes of this policy, medication shall include all medicines prescribed by physician and any over-

the counter medicines.

Authority:

SC

510 Title 22 Sec. 12.41

Before any medication may be administered to or by any student during school hours, the Board shall require:

1.

The written request of the parent/guardian, giving permission for such administration and

2.

relieving the Board and its employees of liability for administration of medication. The wr¡tten order of the prescribing physician, which shall include the purpose of the medication, dosage, time at which or special circumstances under which the medication shall be administered, length of period for which medication is prescribed, and possible side effects of medication.

Delegation of Responsibility: The CEO or designee, in conjunction with the head nurse, shall develop procedures for the

administration and self-administration of students' medications. All medications shall be administered by the school nurse, designee or self-admínistered by the student upon wr¡tten request.

All district employees involved in administering or supervising of self-administration of medication shall receive appropr¡ate training from the school before performing this responsibility. Building administrators and the head nurse shall review regularly the procedures administration and self administration of medications and shall evaluate recordkeeping, safety practices, and effectiveness of

this policy.

Guidelines: The district shall inform all parents/guardians, students and staff about the policy and procedures

governing the administration of medications. When any medication prescribed for a student is initially brought to school, it shall be the responsibility of the certified school nurse to complete the following:

1.

Obtain written permission from the physician or parent/guardian for administration or selfadministration of medication, which shall be kept confidential and on file in the office of the school nurse.

2.

Review pertinent information with the student and/or parent/guardian, specifically:

a. Reason for taking this medication b. How often and length of time. c. What will happen if medication is not taken or is taken incorrectly. 3.

Determine the student's ability to self-administer medication and the need for care and supervision.

4.

Maintain an individual medication log for all students taking medication during school hours. The log shall be kept in a central place and shall include:

a. Name of student. b. Name of medicat¡on c. Medication dosage d. Time of administration e. Route of administration f. Signature of student and the monitor of self-administration' g. lnitiation and expiration date of drug. Student Self-Administration To self-administer medication, the student must be able to: 1. Respond to and visually recognize his/her name.

2. ldentify his/her medication. 3. Measure, pour and administer the prescribed dosage. 4. Sign his/her medication sheet to acknowledge having taken the medication. 5. Demonstrate a cooperat¡ve attitude in all aspects of self-admin¡stration.

THE PENNSYLVANIA CYBER CHARTER SCHOOL

One Lincoln Park

Midland, PA 15059 Possession/Use of Self Administered Emergency Medícine Policy

Authority:

SC

1414.1

The Board shall permit students to possess emergency medicine, such as asthma inhalers and EpiPens, to self administer the prescribed medication used to treat reactions when such is parent-authorized. Possession and use of emergency medicine by students shall be in accordance with state ¡aw and Board

policy. Definitions Emergenry medicine shall mean a device used for self-administrat¡on of prescribed medication, such as asthma inhalers and EpiPens, to treat an acute asthma attack or allergic reaction.

Self-administrat¡on shall mean a student's use of medication in accordance with a prescription or written instructions from a physician, certified registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Guidelines:

SC

1414.1T¡tle 22 Sec. 12.41

Before a student may possess or use emergency medicine during school hours, the Board shall require

the following:

1.

2. 3.

A wr¡tten request from the parent/guardian that the school complies with the order of the physician, certified registered nurse pract¡tioner or physician ass¡stant that is approved by the

building principal or school nurse. A statement from the parent/guardian acknowledging that the school is not responsible for ensuríng the medication is taken and relieving the district and its employees of responsibility for

the benefits or consequences of the prescribed medication. A written statement from the physician, certified registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant that states: a. Name of the drug.

b. Prescribed dosage. c. Times medication is to be taken d. Length of time medication is prescribed. e. Diagnosis or reason medication is needed, unless confidential. f. Potential serious reaction or side effects of medication. g. Emergency response. h. lf child is qualified and able to self administer the medication.

The student shall be made aware that the emergency medication is intended for his/her use only and may not be shared with other students. The student shall notify the school nurse immed¡ately following each use of an emergency medication.

Violations of thís policy by a student shall result in immediate confíscation of the asthma inhaler and medication and loss of privileges. The district reserves the right to require a statement from the physician, certified registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant for the continued use of a medication beyond the specified time

period. Permission for possession and use of an emergency medication by a student shall be effective for the school year for which it ¡s granted and shall be renewed each subsequent school year. A student whose parent/guardian completes the written requirements for the student to possess an emergency medication and self-administer the prescribed medication in the school setting shall

demonstrate to the school nurse the capability for self-administration and responsible behavior in use of

the medication. To self-administer medication, the student must be able to:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Respond to and visually recognize his/her name.

ldentify his/her medication. Demonstrate the proper technique for self-administering medication. Report any use of the medication to the school nurse. Demonstrate a cooperative attitude in all aspects of self-administration.

Delegation of Responsibility: The district shall annually inform staff, students and parents/guardians about the policy and procedures

governing student possession and use of emergency medications. When and asthma inhaler, EpiPen or other form of emergency medication is initially brought to school by a student, the school nurse shall be responsible to complete the following:

L.

Obtain the required written request and statements from the parent/guardian and physician, certified registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant, which shall be kept on file in the

2.

offíce of the building principaland school nurse. Review pertinent information with the student and/or parent/guardian specifically the

3.

information conta¡ned on the statement submitted by the physician, certified registered nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Determine the student's ability to self-administer medication and the need for care and supervision.

4.

Maintain an individual medication log for all students possessing emergency medications.