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     In those circumstances where a student must take prescribed medication during  the school day, the following guidelines are to be observed.

     Parents should determine with their physician's counsel whether the medication schedule can be adjusted to avoid administering medication during school hours.

     The Medication Request and Authorization Form 5330 F1 must be filed with the respective building Principal before the student will be allowed to begin taking any medication during school hours.

*All medications must be registered with the Principal's office.

     Medication that is brought to the office will be properly secured.  Medication may be conveyed to school directly by the parent or transported by transportation personnel (bus driver and/or bus aide) at parental request.  This should be arranged in advance.  A two to four (2-4) week supply of medication is recommended.  Medication MAY NOT be sent to school in a student's lunch box, pocket, or other means on or about his/her person, except for emergency medications for allergies and/or reactions.

     Any unused medication unclaimed by the parent will be destroyed by school personnel when a prescription is no longer administered or at the end of a school year.

     The parents shall have sole responsibility to instruct their child to take the medication at the scheduled time, and the child has the responsibility for both presenting himself/herself on time and for taking the prescribed medication.

     A log for each prescribed medication shall be maintained which will note the personnel giving the medication, the date, and the time of day.  This log will be maintained along with the physician's written request and the parent's written release.

     No staff member will be permitted to dispense non-prescribed, over-the-counter (OTC) medication to any student.