‘Monroe Public Schools 375 Monroe Turnpike “Monroe, Connecticut 06468 Wednesday, February 17,2010 ‘Masuk High School Library Media Center 1014 Monroe Turnpike Monroe, Connecticut 6468 MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING AGENDA 1 CALLTOORDER 1, PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 1M, CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVALOF WARRANT © REVIEW thy ACTTUPTY STATEMENT, por 1.20 D, NOTIFICATION OF RETIREMENT, page 30 IV. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION |A. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED RECONFIGURATION OF GRADE LEVELS AND ‘STUDENT TRANSPORTATION FOR 2010-2011, VI. OLDBUSINESS A. REVIEW OF REVISED POLICY #5141 21() STUDENTS ~ ADMINISTERING MEDICATION — ‘SECOND REVIEW - VOTE ANTICIPATED, gst 31-41 8, UPDATEON2010-2011 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT vil REPORTS A. STAFF REPORTS 1.” OVERVIEW OF ONTRACK CURRICULUM MAPPING PROGRAM — JOHN BATTISTA, B, BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT D. COMMUNICATION Vill, ADJOURNMENT ‘hs marrg meas cst eqaremers forte daables Thos persona nwang pel aronmodstins aud onc the ‘Monto Board Edveationr ss than save 7) Bess spit the meting to make ragare mtML vI CALL TOORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE CONSENT AGENDA A. APPROVALOF WARRANT 1, Waant #27, Voucher #24636, fr te 2008-2010 sehoo year td February 11,2010 in th amount of $506,004.97. B, APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Enclosed for Board evow are the minutes fom te Bard of Eduction misting bel on February 1.2010. 2. Encased for Board evew are the minutes rom the Board of Eduction Policy Connie ‘mowing bel anuaty 19,2010, © REVIEW OF FUND ACTIVITY STATEMENT nelosed for Board review isthe Fund Activity Surement fr th period ending January 31,2010 D. NOTIFICATION OF RETIREMENT Jeane Bosch fh rade teacher at Chalk il School, has submited a eter of etrementefetive Sune 30, 2010. Her lester freemen enclosed ‘Recommended Motion: The Board approves he consent agenda as presented PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Welcome to she Monroe Boar of Edueaton Mesting “The Board welcomes publi participation and aka tht peler plese int heir omens Observers are alvays welcome. ‘The following euidelines ar sist hose who wish speak during the Public Paricpation Session: ‘Speakers may offer objetive comment of school operations and programs that once thee. ‘The Board of Education wil ot permit ny expresion of personal complaints or defmstory comments bout Board of Education personnel nd nents, nor agaist ny parson conteted withthe Mone Public School System. There wll be a response fo comment clad opening tation, State your nme and adkes forthe record. Sten tte nme ony. ‘The Board Chairman has tho discretion to init comment ime, General thee (3) minstes pr spske is alloted. The chairmay allow ado tine. \Weinen statement ar always welcome and are alwys provided to Board of Edveston Members. Immediate replies to questionsieoncerns should not be expected (Board Chairman's discretion [NEW BUSINESS. ‘A. PRESENTATION OF PROPOSED RECONFIGURATION OF GRADE LEVELS AND STUDENT TRANSPORTATION FOR 2010-2011 OLD BUSINESS ‘A. REVIEW OF REVISED POLICY #5141.21(@) STUDENTS ~ ADMINISTERING MEDICATION “SECOND REVIEW - VOTE ANTICIPATED The Poiey Commits of te Monroe Bord of Edneton i recommending approval bythe Board ofthe enclosed revised Poli #514121) Sadens ~ Administering Mesto Plc. [Recommended Motion: The Board approves he Revised Policy #5141.21() Students — Administering Mediation,vu vi. 8 UPDATE ON 20102011 BUDGET DEVELOPMENT REPORTS. ‘A. STAFFREPORTS |. OVERVIEW OF ONTRACK CURRICULUM MAPPING PROGRAM — JOHN BATTISTA B, BOARD OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORTS « b, ‘Masuk High School Stdeot Board Representative Reports ~ Pte Adotr, Max Gry, Matt Nibin Board of Finance Liason ~ Donna Lane (Communications Commitee ~Lee Reynolds Crouch, Kelly Pkt, Thomas Taylor, Darel Trap, Alin Veglivelo (Cooperative Educational Services Lisson ~ Mark Antinoa23 (Curculum Counel~ Mark Antnoze Mark Hughes Finance Commitee ~ Lee Crouch, Donna Lae, Darel! Trump, Alan Vaglvelo ‘Mane Yeuth Commission ~ Keli Pinkert Policy Commit Mark Antino2zi, Mak Hughes Tov Coun Liaison ~ George King Shcto Six Magnet Sehol = Mark Anozeh SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT COMMUNICATION ADJOURNMENTMONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION ‘Monroe, Connecticut Regular Meeting Minutes February 1, 2010 ‘Board Chsirman Darrell Trump Secretary Mark Hughes Board Member Matk Antinozzi Board Member Crouch ‘Board Member George King IIT ‘Board Member Donna Lane Board Member Kelly Plunkett Board Member Tora Taylor ‘Board Member Alan Vaglivelo Also present: ‘Superintendent Dr. Colleen Palmer Assistant Superintendent Dr. Richard Canfield Finance Director Nancy O'Dea-Wyrick ‘Masuk Student Representative Peter Adintori ‘Masuk Student Representative Max Gray ‘Masuk Student Representative Mat Nikbin CALL'TO ORDER. Board Chairman Trunp called the meeting 10 order withthe Pledge of Allegiance. ‘Motion to Approve the Consent Agenda “Motion: (T. Taylor) Discussion: None. Second: (M. Antinozzi) ‘Motion passed 9 (Crump, Hughes, Antinozzi, Crouch, King, Lane, Plunkett, Taylor and Vaglivelo)-0 ‘Motion to Move the Budget Portion of the Superintendent's Report prior to Public Parti iscussion of Negotiation Strategies with Bargaining Units after Communications ‘Motion: (L. Crouch) Discussion: None Second: (A. Vaglivelo) ‘Motion passed 9 (Trump, Hughes, Antinozzi, Crouch, King, Lane, Plunkett, Taylor and Vaglivelo)-0 ‘Superintendent's Report-Budget Portion ‘Dr. Palmer provided the board members and audience with a PowerPoint presentation on ‘here the district is. She stated that while the budget has been formally adopted, they continue to look at how they would manage the budget should reductions be made by the First Selectman, Board of Finance or by the referendum process. Dr. Palmer continued ‘Regular Meting Minutes Page tof 9 Board of Favcaton Fobroay 1, 2010 Moaroe, Comecticathat line items were brought down as low as possible in this budget but the number is still difficult. The 6.87% budget breakdown is as follows: Salary Increases 213% Health Benefits (after negotiations) 2.99% Special Education 1.09% Decrease in Special Education Grant 61% All Other 15% ‘She reiterated tht all the increase, with the exception of the .15% for “all other to the Board of Education is either mandated or through contractual obligations. _Dr. Palmer continued that $270,000 was saved by using 24 buses and the istrict did not hhave to pay an additional amount to have the additonal buses put onthe firs tier this ‘year. It was noted that line items were reduced by $713,000. Dr. Palmer said that ‘ebidding insurance brought down the overall insurance impact by $800,000 for this next year. Overtime for custodians was reduced by $35,000 by installing an electric ‘monitoring system. Dr. Palmer continued that incorporated in the budget isa $100.00 student activity fee for 7-12 grade students and itis estimated that 1000 students would py this fee. She added that she believes they have pushed the risk factor as fr as they ean while still feeling comfortable that they can manage this budget. Energy accounts hhave been reduced and the contingency fund for salaries has been reduced from $400,000 0 $200,000. The significant events impacting the budget are: ‘+ 6 0f7 contracts will be re-negotiated by July 2011 for 2011-2012 budget. ‘+ Medical claims ran more than $1,000,000 overestimated in 08-08, depleting all reserve funds inthe medical account ‘+ Grant funding from the state is decreasing and special edueation costs are increasing. Monroe still ranks in the lower end ofthe pereent of budget allocated to special education in the DRG and in the state _Dr. Palmer continued that should the budget be reduced, there will be staff reductions ‘which will result in program eliminations and larger class sizes. She sai the only other option is o see if infrastructure costs could be reduced. Dr. Palmer continued they now have 2 years of data that shows enrollment is decreasing and by 2019, enrollment is projected to be at 2859 students and our school system should stabilize at approximately 3000 students. She said that she had previously said that it was not her recommendation to close a school this year and that 2014-2015 would be the optimal time to close a facility and reconfigure the district but she noted these are not optimal times. “Accelerating the closing of a school means that the district has to determine which schoo! is the greatest liability forthe district in terms of current needs. Dr, Palmer continued that they also need to determine how to manage the configuration of the district with available facilities to meet student educational needs. She stated that Chalk Hill would be the most likely to close for several reasons: Regular Meeting Mites Page 20f9 Board of Eéucatin ebrary 1, 2010 Monroe, Comnectcwis 44 years old and has never received necessary renovations; it still has the original heating system, and single pane windows. She continued that a mul-story building is less flexible space for younger grades. Kindergarten and Grade 1 must be onthe frst, floor and they could not access the cafeteria, library media center and most of the school Grade 2 can only be up one level which would also limit access, Dr. Palmer said there is some flexible space at the other school; atthe high school, the schedules could be compressed and classrooms could be used for 8 periods a day. In addition, grade S could return tothe elementary schools. These changes reduce expenditures by $800,000. Dr. Palmer added that closing a schoo! is just not closing a building; the workforce will be impacted with staff adjustments ‘Dr. Palmer said they are looking atthe new wing of the high school, it has a separate ‘entrance off tothe side and students who are housed in another grade could enter separately and maintain a self contained environment. She added it would be a schoo! ‘within a school with different administration and different schedules. ‘The first scenario of closing Chalk Hill s moving the 8 praders to Masuk, grades K-5 could be housed at each ofthe three clementary schools, Jockey Hollow would be the Intermediate school for 6-7, 8" Grade Academy would be at Masuk and Grades 9-12 ‘would remain at Masuk; again they would operate as 2 separate schools 8th Grade Academy ‘Dr. Palmer sai that busing would remain withthe 8" graders riding with grades {9-12 a they do this year. She added there would be a designated lunch wave forthe 8 grade students. The 8" grade students would be clustered in 13-14 classrooms in the new ‘wing of Masuk and all students would have lockers and there would be designated restrooms. Having the 8" Grade Academy would permit accelerated students to take freshman classes and permit access of extended facilities tothe 8" grade curiculum. Dr. Palmer stated there would be a separate entrance from the front ofthe school and again, she said the Academy would operate as an independent school. The impact on Masuk include teachers in the 9-12 would not have their own classroom as the classrooms would be sed for 8 periods a day and would be shared. She continued that some classes would be scheduled when a room was available instead ofthe best time for students. Dr. Palmer sid it was possible thatthe accreditation visit in October may note facilities use on the report ‘The second scenario is a more recent development and itis not as fully developed asthe 8! Grade Academy. In this scenario, an Early Childhood Learning Center would be created at Masuk. The 3 elementary schools would be grades 1-6, grades 7-8 would be hhoused at Jockey Hollow and Masuk would house the Early Childhood Leaming Center and Grades 9-12 as two separate schools ‘Dr. Palmer continued that all pre-school, kindergarten, extended kindergscten and KinderAcademy would be housed together in the same 13-14 classrooms as proposed in the 8° Grace Academy. There would be designated restrooms with age-appropriate {acilties and platforms would be built for access tothe sinks. The Early Childhood ‘Learning Center would operate as an independent school with their own schedule, Regular Meeting Mites Page 3 0f9 Bord of Eaton ebay 1, 2010 Monroe, Comecticatteachers, administration and home within Masuk, She added that having the Early Childhood Learning Center would consolidate ali early childhood resources for efficieney and effectiveness as well as provide greater flexibility in providing services to the youngest learners. ‘Dr. Palmer continued that an area of concem is transportation; she provided 2 scenarios: + Pre-school students are bused directly to Masuk, Kindergarten students would be bused to the 3 elementary schools and then take shuttle bus from the elementary school to Masuk and in reverse onder atthe end ofthe day. Mid-day runs would be door to door as currently provided. Dr. Palmer sad that she is not as ‘enthusiastic about that approach, ‘* Provide door-to-door service for all early learners to Masuk. She sai that she ‘willbe meeting with the National Consultant for scheduling at First Student tomorrow and they can assess if this is viable option as it could be cost, prohibitive, Closing Chalk Hill will result ina savings of $800,000 inthe first year and S1,108,202 for each year after that. Dr. Palmer said the first year has one-time moving expenses including a phone system upgrade, an increase in the wireless networks at Jockey Hollow and Masuk as well as moving the Smartboards. She continued that it provides educationally sound options of reconfiguration as well as preserving teachers in the classrooms and educational programs, Dr. Palmer noted there are some cons tothe closing of Chalk Hill. If enrollment projections shift dramatically and the district needs additional space, re-opening of Chalk Hill as a school will require bringing it up to code in al areas ‘Dr. Palmer sai that since the budget as been presented and adopted, she has received ‘many emails from residents with concerns with how high the budget is and with the ‘numbers. She added the district has had to think ahead and are doing their due diligence to make sure stall reductions or changes tothe district have the least impact on what happens in the classroom. Dr. Palmer said that that if they are faced with a significant reduction in the area of $1,000,000 she would recommend closing a building rather than laying off staf. ‘She said that it is already February and if they ae talking about reconfiguring the district there is major work that has to happen. Depending on how itis reconfigured, it would also mean reconfiguring the bus routes. Dr. Palmer added thatthe more time they have to prepate the better and they will do everything they can to open the new school year as seamlessly as possible. ‘Dr. Palmer continued that ithere is a change tothe district, there will be opportunites to answer questions and concerns from students, families and staff and they will have open houses to view the facilities, She noted the district's goal isto maintain the same bigh {quality instruction and educational programs they have now bat with shared space. In 2014-2015, it would be an easy decision to reconfigure the district to 3 elementary ‘schools for grades K-6, Jockey Hollow for grades 7-8 and Masuk fr grades 9-12 Regular Meting Minutes Page 6 09 Board of Béveton February 1, 2010 Monroe, ConnecticutDr. Palmer provided « draft of a working document that she would like to have feedback mas to how the district ean manage any kind of reduction if iis asked to make a reduction tothe budget. She said ifthe district is asked to make a reduction of several hundred thousand dollars, they would try to manage that through selected sta layofts with the least impact to the district, cuts of $700-800,000 would result in her recommendation to close Chalk Hil. After Chalk Hill was closed and if additional cus Were made tothe budget, there would be layoffs of additional of staff. The overall education budget would be at 4.89% and inthe event there was a reduction of $1.5 million dollars, they may have to begin looking at reductions of afterschool activites, sports and transportation to Six-to-Six Magnet. Dr. Palmer sai that she secks tho board's feedback on how to structure tis in terms of afterschool programs and sports, She said that without the sports and activities, i wil bea very different school. Dr. Palmer asked for their input before she publishes this as formal document. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Michael Massaro sad that though we ae faced with dificult year with high Gxed costs and many taxpayers experiencing continued economic difficulty, it would be nave to think there would not be budget cuts. He said if this frees uso be creative and more efficent, it is not a bad thing but there should be no compromise on the quality of teachers, right-size classes, a modem curriculum and care for special needs. Amy Primorac ha a concer if enrollment projections were not comect and asked about he cost of bringing Chak Hill upto code. She felt thatthe board would ned to determine the hard numbers before a deision is made to close the building. Ms. Primorae wanted tocommend Dr. Palmer for acknowledging now the climate we ar in and she knows that ‘he board has reviewed the budget ine by line find efficiencies in every area. Ms. ‘Primarac added that hough she knows tha, mos of the public does not She said that, the document makes it lear where we are headed with reductions so that every elected official and member of the various boseds understand the pressures you ae under and that they can make thoughtful decisions as to what their numbers and possible reductions will mean. Lisa Braywalk sai tat she appreciated the information tht was presented and she thanked the Board of Education members who responded to hee questions. She hd a few questions on the shutle bus forthe Kindergarten students ifthe Early Childhood Leaming Centers housed at Masuk. Ms. Braywalk said that the morning Kindergartners time in the classroom would be severely impacted. She added that the transition to Kindergarten isa msjor one and no sooner would the children be prepared for that, they would have to make another transition back tothe elementary schoo. She said tha it may have a psychological impact on the children. Tannor Bokor, a Masuk junio, said that he had eoncerns and asked the board members to look atthe map inthe packet, He said the C hallway curently houses English, History as wel asthe Canary ‘Ams, Preschool lab and Child Development ab and he was concemed that adding the 8* {graders to that area might result ineutng those programs. He spoke on the intersection (of, J and F halls; he sid that during passing time, it becomes quite erowdeed and if they eliminated the bypass of the C allway, it might esl in more students being late to class. Mr. Bokor asked how the extra needs such as gym, music, lanch for the 8 graders ‘would be feilitted. Mr. Bokor continued that other students have wetten to him with concerns about the communication as they feel itis somewhat limited. He continued that students heard the rumors about Chalk il losing and parents were finding out om theit children. Mf. Bokor added there sno information on the Monroe Pubic Schools” Facebook page, Dr. Palmer state that she wanted to pu sme concerns to rest qiicky, Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 0f9 Bos of Edocaon ebro 1, 2010 Monroe, Cometicshe sid that if door-to-door bus transportation for Kindergartners was not availabe, she vwould not endorse the proposal for them to attend Masuk. She continuo tha withthe «exception of culinary arts students in the high school, ater students will not go be going to that end ofthe school. Dr. Palmer add that having passing times for the 8° Grade ‘Academy and the high school could beat diferent times. She sid there are smple ‘opportunites to schedule physical education faites to meet the needs of ll students and the administration is Working on this. Enrollment numbers will be monitored and in terms of communication, we strive to have open communication with all stakeholders but tere are people whose jobs ae onthe line and she shared that frst with employees. She willbe mesting withthe stdent leadership atthe high sehool on Thursday. Fran Welch thanked Dr. Paimer and the Board of Education fr the open communication they provided tonight and said it is important thatthe taxpayers know what i t stake when the First Selectman and Boatd of Finance make euts She continsed she had a question regarding the closing of Chalk Hil; she wanted to know where they were going to find room for grades I-6 at the elementary schools when there are few open classrooms. AS a taxpayer and parent, Ms. Welch said that she doesnot want surprises; she said that t seems tat Chil Hill closing isthe frst ine of defense rather hana last resort. She asked that the ins of communication remain open so that weal know what sa stake Michele Mount said that she is disheartened thatthe community has not been forward thinking in the pat 20 years and felt we have balanced the budget on the backs of our children. She continued that the town has tobe able to pln So we are not continuously in this position. Ms. Moun sai that she hopes the board members wil be out advocating for the budget. She reiterated that she fot that we need to continually need to thik long term; she said tat the economy will um around and eneollment may increase. Gabriela DiBlas also thanked Dr. Palmer for coming out eary in the budget season with the ritigation strategies, She said that her community had a similar situation when she was in igh schoo; they closed a school and pt the 8” graders withthe high school students and it worked. MS. DiBias said that no one as addressed the leadership ofthe MEA; they have not come tothe tale. She continued ifthe MEA would take concessions to their membership and not decide amongst themselves, we right not be i this poston She aded if they took 3 furlough days it would save $500,000; Ms. DiBlasi continued that though ites been sid that they have the bet intrest ofthe children, she sai that he felt twas in the best interest oftheir pension, She add itis up to the eachers to tell ther Leadership that they think they havea way to save programs and sa. Mr LaFollete sid there area number of ether communities who have adresse this problem in a different way; he listed other towns wi budgets ranging from 2.83%. 5.9496; ho said that the one thing tat is different about Monroe i the declining enrollment. Dr. Peter Prowda, whom he cited a an exper in the fel, has a report that shows the decrease we ean expect and he as been on target sofa. All ofthe numbers show we have to close a school; it's not just the issue of the economy. ‘Mr. LaFolltte continued that if we elose a school ths year, we can close another in 2014-2015. He wondered why the same consideration regarding closing was not given to Monroe Elementary ast would be less disruptive wo the distet though the savings Would be alte ess. He Said that he felt Dr. Palmer was too convineing and that the board was too accepting. Mf. LaFollette continued that Dr. Palmer di a reat job negotiating health benefits. Lor, parent ofan incoming Kindergartener who has spent the lst few years in the arly Childhood Intervention Center, said tha the board members need to ake a tour ofthe facilities to observe the work they do and se the kind of space and facilities the children need. She added that many ofthe children are fragile students and they nocd Regular Meeting Mites Page 609 Board of Eaveaton February 1, 2010 ‘Monroe, Connecticut‘more than appropriate size toilets and benches. Lori continued that a a parent ofa child ‘with serious medical needs, she is also concemed withthe possible reduction ofa nursing position. Lori asked thatthe board members look at the needs of the students, not the ‘number as there are many students with autism, seizure disorders and other medical issues. Mike Donlan said be agreed with alot of what was said tonight and what was in the presentation. He agreed that Chalk Hill isthe school to close and he would support it He wanted to say tha the solutions that are proposed have a lot of deficiencies and he ‘would not be inclined to suppor either one of them. Mf. Donan reiterated that he still believed that Chalk Fil should be closed but it has to be done in a very respectful manner. He proposes taking the $ and 6° graders from Chalk Hil and move them to ‘Fawn Hollow and take the K- students in Fawn Hollow and spread them throughout, Stepney and Monroe Elementary. Mr. Donlan continued that this plan will allow for ‘every child tobe in an age appropriate school and with the declining enrollment tha has ‘been projected; e felt the ehance of having to re-open a school is minim, NEW BUSINESS REVIEW OF REVISED POLICY #5141.2 (a) STUDENTS-ADMINISTERING MEDICATION-Dr. Carfield directed the board members to page 29 ofthe board packet; he noted that line 11 under Administration of Medications was made more concise and on page 30, it recognized the addition of licensed athletic trainers to authorized providers, Dr. Canfleld continued that there was a significant change on page 31 under the Management of Anaphylactic Reaction in Person with Know allergy; “In the absence ofa school nurse, the administrator or designated staf member may give ‘emergency medication orally or by injection to students with a medically diagnosed allergic condition which would require such prompt teatment to protet the child from setious harm or death so long as the administrator or staff person has completed training in administration of such medication.” Board Member Vaglivelo asked who worked on the policy; Dr, Palmer responded that te policy committe worked on this and state statute requires thatthe medical advisor for the district approve it and he has signed off ont. ‘OLD BUSINESS APPROVAL OF THE 2010-2011 CALENDAR ‘Motion to Approve the 2010. Discussion: Board Member Taylor asked i the calendar coincided with neighboring towns; Dr. Palmer responded it did as close as possible. ‘Second: (L. Crouch) ‘Motion passed 9 (Trump, Hughes, Antinozzi, Crouch, King, Lane, Plunkett, Taylor and Vaglivelo)-0 REPORIS: CURRICULUM DEMONSTRATION-Dr. Palmer introduced Sean Serafino and Brian Hourigan, teachers at Monroe Elementary and Masuk respectively, who gave the board ‘members a demonstration of Smartboard technology. Mr. Serafino said that he has had ‘Smartbourds for about a year and a half and a Senteo since June and that he has seen ttemendous impact on attention, focus and student participation. In the elementary classes, he said that it can be used with a full group environment, small groups and Regular Meeting Minutes Page 7 of Board of Eaveton Fetmuary 1, 2010 Monee, Cornetindividuals. Mr. Serafino gave examples of word sorting games, cause and effect activites and comparing and contrasting. The Senteos provide instant data on students 1nd how they are comprehending the material. Mr. Hourigan was one of the 3 teachers to field test the Smartboard technology 4 years ago and said that it has changed his classroom completely. He said that he can provide animation rather than draving, it allows notes from his class to appear on the class website and if student should miss a lass, they can heat it on the website as everything he does on the board can be recorded. ‘Mr. Hourigan demonstrated a lesson and gave the board members Sente0s to shovr how it ‘can track a student's understanding of the material covered in clas, He added that class participation has increased because the system allows the student to answer honestly ‘without the fear of being wrong; only the student and the teacher know how an individual responded. COMMITTEE REPORTS “Masuk High School Student Board Representative Reports-Student Representative [Nikbin said 3 students from Masuk were selected for the Scholastic Arts Award forthe State of Connecticut. The Masuk Jazz Masters Big Band will perform on March 6° atthe concert sponsored by the Rotary Club. Student Representative Adintori said that Winter Sports are midway through the season though Indoor Track is closing out the season, The boy's basketball team has a 9-4 record, git's basketball has a 7-7 record, hockey has & 7- 4-1 record, Wrestling is 20-4 and the boy's swim team has @ 2-7 reeord, Student ‘Representative Gray said the seniors sav a presentation on dating violence, The Yellow Dress, and on February 19, the Interact Club will be hosting the Chocolate Ball later this ‘month, Board of Finance-Board Member Vaglivelo said the Board of Finance members had ‘many questions on the line items ‘Communications Committee-There was a brief communications meeting tonight and they discussed effective ways to get out information on the mitigation strategies. CES-Roard Member Antinozzi provided the board members with a copy of CES's «quarterly publication that lists activities at CES, Curriculum Couneil-Secretary Hughes said there will be a meeting on Wednesday. Finance Committee-Board Member Vaglivelo said they met tonight and they looked over the budget update and the mitigation strategies, Monroe Youth Commission-Board Member Plunkett said thei meeting was canceled dus to snow Policy Committee-Secretary Hughes said that tae committee will meet before the next meeting, ‘Town Council-Board Member King went to the meeting last Monday and spoke about ‘the Smartboard presentation they would be getting tonight and about the budget. He noted there were questions ftom Town Council about potential mitigation stategies. Siae Senator Musto spoke on the funding that may or may not be available inthe next few years; Board Member Vaglivelo and Board Member Antinozzi were also present and they ‘asked about the excess cost grant and any potential moratorium on unfunded mandates. Board Member King continued that Senator Musto said that in this current environment, ‘everything is on the table. He added that Tax Collector Manny Cambra spoke about the tax sale where several properties willbe sold that have taxes due and that Art Baker spoke about the roads. The revaluation letters are in the process of being sent to residents Regular Meting Minutes Page 8 of Board of auction Febrary 1, 2010 Moaree, ComecetSix to Six Magnet School-Board Member Ansinozt attended the last meeting and said that the prineipal Chris Label said there will bea eap on tuition, He said that 23 children from Monroe attend the school and 2 paid for by parents. Board Member Antinoszi suid that it was noted that i transportation becomes a problem, maybe Monroe could work collaboratively with Trumbull, SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT-Dr. Palmer said there are school updates in the ‘board packet to keep the board apprised of current events, She added that they are already looking atthe CMT and DRP tests but stressed the distit is so much mote than test scores. Dr. Palmer continued that she had the opportunity to visit the high school ‘and went to math and seience classes that had the Smartboards and then to ahistry class witout the technology. The teacher used a dry erase marker and it was not the same ability of that teacher to extend to the resources. Dr. Palmer added that if any fonds become availabe, the humanities will be targeted for Smartboards, She added that sometimes in tight budgets technology is often the first tobe eliminaed but technology enhances what a teacher can do. Dr. Palmer noted there will be a Curiculum May Presentation at an upcoming meeting. COMMUNICATIONS. Board Member Crouch said that several board members had the ‘opportunity to attend the 75" Birthday eelebration of Monroe Elementary and she wanted to acknowledge Principal Kovachi and the parents who put on the event. Board Member Antinozzt said he had the pleasure of being invited tothe 3 elementary schools and had ‘the opportunity to meet with the principals and tour the facilites, He continued that in every classroom he visited, students were working on task, teachers were involved with, their students and there were many volunteers. ‘Motion to Enter Executive Session forthe purposes of discussion of negotiation i bargaining units and we invite Superintendent: Isto attend Motion: (M. Hughes) Discussion: none. 8 Motion passed 9 (Trump, Hughes, Antinozzi, Crouch, King, Lane, Plunkett, Taylor sand Vagliveto).0 Respectfully submitted, Mark Hughes Boatd of Education Seoretary Regular Meeting Minutes Page 9 of9 Board of Easton esr 12010 Monroe, ConnecticutPOLICY COMMITTEE MEETING JANUARY 18,2010 Minures "Meeting called to order at 6:00 PM with Mark Hughes, Mark Antinoza, Colleen Palmer, and Richard Canfield in attendance. Tom Taylor and Alan Vaglvelo joined the meeting. ‘+The policy committe reviewed policy 5142 Administration of Medleations. The poley wos reviewed by the dstric’s new Medial Dicector n'a meeting with the school nursing staff Nimrod Dayan, M.D. approved the policy as submitted. The committee voted to move the policy onto the Board's February 1 agenda for fst review. The committee asked Or. Canfield to bring suggested policy documents for Management of Food Allergies tothe next meeting ‘+ The Committee reviewed policy 1330 Community Relations ~ Use of School Facilities. Dr. CCanfiel was asked to bring information about facility use tothe next committee meeting that I scheduled for February 17,2010, ‘The meeting adjourned at 6-40,JANUARY 2010 BUSINESS UPDATE ‘The 2011 budget remained front and center during the month of January ata 6.87% increase by the time it went tothe First Selectman who at the time ofthe writing of ths report had sannotinend an $R50,000 rut which put the Raard af Education budget increase down to 5.10%, Many questions were asked, many answered and many more to come as we continue through the process. Regarding the current year expenditures, we are sll on target with the FY 2010 budget. Unemployment continues to run high and we have transfered $38,525 to cover the anticipated ‘shortfall. Special Education out of district costs have increased due to an addtional student recehving services and a transfer of $17,197 to cover that out of citric tuition through year end has been made mostly from other special education accounts, There are other students in the evaluative process so another transfer may be necessary, We continue to monitor special ‘education costs closely along wit our projection of the anticipated excess cost grant whichis attached. Electricity and oll accounts wil start to show greater ulzation as winter bils start to flow through this heating season. Weekly | review the medical fund cash flow which has been less volatile during the past few ‘months, the charts are enclosed. The medical fund balance closed the month of January at $1,119,998, This improvement is due to smaller claims plus the infusion of $177,098 from the remaining FY2008 operating funds. Ths will assist the Gstict in maintaining the medical fund balance for insurance needs. \We are on target to implement the new CIGNA self insured health plan for 3/1/2010. The town extended the FY2008 audit through January 30, 2010, The area of focus has been ther post empioyment benefits (OPEB) and sizing the long-term lsbilty forthe town,| conducted on-site monitoring visits at all of our cafeterias in January. All were most Satisfactory. We saw schoo! lunch participation increase at Masuk, Jockey Hollow and Chalk Hil while the three lower elementary schools diminished slight}. Stirfry days were a hit atthe three ‘elementary schools and other theme days are planned for the balance of the year, Our food service manager Caitlin Lazarski was promoted to take over the operation at Mount Saint Mary College in Newburgh, NY. We wl be interviewing the two finalists for her replacement and in the ‘meantime we have an interim food service manager from SODEXO. sy submitted lancy O'Dea-Wyrick Director of Finance and OperationsMonroe Publie Schools January 2010 _ Fund Activity Statements Budget Summary Budget by Object Revenue Report Grant Summary-Current Year Grant Summary-Carryovers Enterprise and Special Revenue Funds-Current Year Enterprise and Special Revenue Funds-Carryovers Fiduciary, BOE, and Enterprise Funds-Cash Balances 2r19720108:14 PMMonros Pubs Books ‘Board of Ed Operating Fond, ‘perature Summary Taare Purenaad Propary Sonest Pept Taner swe: ‘Tonbeoks and strction Supplies ts sure ect and Haat Enea Eipmont ues Fees A Memershpe ond Pra norest Mictanenus pene nostaned dance “etl Operating Budget forthe Year Ending June 39,2010 Sa ae ae sar0a0s sees sams sean er sam sno se saa see) ssn sous xg aso eo au watt (90 saan ou noe woe * ser seme eaaen‘Sher SE RS RN, NRE i: BERRI RGRRRUEEEEY EeGe 8 FRESE:‘AGGEEEE SHS0825 He ESEEREE SESHEEE ‘SEBEE aa ame itl . 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[| eveessi9s SPeezeS ovomoirs ‘xeersos- || ioeor noe SPEezLS opaoobirs sosszeis || oveseers 01a z28 opauo ove evess | | esesecos azar zs oo coo ue soswresis || evezcsus || os 0.6 1058 6 opoon iss ous mt ‘SooRTaTTIOS sum nenecwonts| | oa'onm ,Jeanette Bosch 15 Michael Circle Oxford, CT 06478 2210 Dear Dr. Palmer and Board of Education: Afier 36 years teaching in the public schools of Connecticut, 34 in Monroe, I ask that you accept this letter as my official retirement request upon the close of this academic year, 2009-2010. My retirement is contingent upon the specific benefits specified within Articles 13 and 14 of the Teachers’ Contract dated September 1, 2008- June 30, 2011. If life isa circle than my journey will soon complete the cycle. I remember entering Monroe Elementary as a first grader and graduating from Masuk High School. T returned to Monroe as a teacher, given a start in our profession by Principal Patrick Walsh at Monroe El. My husband spent a decade teaching at Chalk Hill and my daughters took advantage of every positive aspect a Monroe education has to offer. So many decades later I think about the thousands of hours our family has spent in the Monroe Public Schools. Ithas been my privilege to work with the children of Monroe and I will always carry the memories of many wonderful, engaging and inquisitive ‘youngsters grappling with the tools we tried to equip them with. Many became successful adults who we are all proud of. I wish only the best to all those students to come and to the fine Monroe teachers who will carry on this work. Sincerely, Loach feanette Bosch Ce. Mr. Bruce Lazar, Principals141210) Students Adminstration of Moicatons Mesicinal preparations sal be administered inthe schools only when itis not posible to achieve the desired effects by bome administration during ther than school hours and only upon waiten authorization of an suthorized prescriber and writen authorization ofthe parent of guseian. The following medical professionals are authorized to prescribe medications and shall be refered to as “authorized prescribers” troughout the body ofthis document 8), Physician (doctor of medivie or osteopathy licensed to practice medicine in this or another st). 1). Dentist in his rancher state ©) Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensed to pressibe in accordance with CGS. 20 ota. 4) Physician assistant Heensed to prescribe in accordance with CG.S. 20-12 ©), Podiatrist may prescribe for interscholast, intramural evens cal Self Administration of Medication “The Hoard of Education allows students to selfadminister medication and school personnel o administer medication to students in accordance with the established procedures. Self administration of medication includes, but is not limited (0, medicine administered though the use of an asthmatic inhaler or an ulomate prefilled cartridge injector or similar automatic injectable equipment. A student may self administer medications provided: (1) An authorized prescriber provides a writen order for self administration; {@) Theres writen authorization fom the stents parent or guardian; (6) The school nurse has evluited the situation and desmed it to be safe and appropriate; has docamented ‘his onthe studet's cumulative health record; and has developed a plan for general supervision; (4 The student and school nurse have develope a plan for reporting and supervision of sel adinstering spreseribed medication (6) Te principal and appropriate teachers are informed that the stat is self administering prescribed medication, (© Such medication stansported tothe schoo! and manlaned under the students cont5141216) ‘A child with daberes may test hisher own blood glucose level per the writen order of physician or advanced practice nurse stating the need and the capacity of such child (o conduct selesting, Such see tesing shal be purstant to guidlines promulgated by the Commissioner of Education as ouined above. “The Board of Education shal not deny a student acess to schoo! transportation solely duc to such student's need to cary’ cartridge injector while traveling ona vehicle used fr school transportation. Administration of Medication by Schoo! Personnel {A school nurse of, inthe absence of such nurse, any other nurse licensed pursuant tothe provisions of chapter 378 of the Connecticut General Statutes, including a nurse employed by, or providing services lund the direction of a local or regional board of education at, a school-based health clinic, who shall ‘administer medical preparations only to students enrolled in such school-based heath clinic in the absence of a school murs, the principal, any teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or ‘occupational therapist employed by a school district, or coach of intramural and interscholastic athletes ‘of a school may administer, subject to the provisions of General Statutes subsection 10-212a(a}2), ‘medicinal preparations, including such controled drugs as the Commissioner of Consumer Protsction| may, by regulation, designate, to any student at such school pursuant tothe writen order of an authorized prescriber and the writen authorization of a parent or guardian of such child. The administration of medicinal preparations by a nurse licensed pursuant to the provisions of chapter 378 of the General Stamres, a principal, teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or occupational therapist ‘employed by a school district, or coach shall be under the general supervision ofa school nurs. No such school nurse or other nurse, principal, teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or occupational therapist employed by a school distet, coach or school paraprofessional administering, medication pursuant fo subsection ( of section 10.2128 of the General Statutes shall be lible to such student o parent or guardian of such student for evil damages for any personal injuries that result from aets or ‘omissions of such school nurse or other nurse, principal, teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or occupational therapist employed by school district, coach or school paraprofessional audministeing medication pursuant to subsection (@) of section 10-212a of the General Statutes in ‘administering such preparations that may constitute oeinary negligence. This immunity does not apply to acts or omissions constituting gros, willful or wanton negligence. In compliance with all applicable sate statutes and regulations, parents/guardians and parent's adult designee may administer medications to ther own children,S14L21(0) Administration of Emergency Medication |A. Management of Anaphylacti Reaction in Person with Unknown Allergy The school nurse wil be responsible forthe assesment, intervention and evaluation ofa student ‘experiencing a serous allergic reaction, but who fs no medially diagnosed allergic condition. A. school nurse may’ administer emergency oral andor injectable medication to any student in need thereof on the school grounds, in the Schoo! building, or ata School function according to the standing order ofthe school medical advisor. 'B. Management of Ansphylactic Reston in Person with Known Allergy In case of an anaphylactic reaction of risk of such reaction, a school nurse may administer emergency oral andor injectable medication o any student in need thereof acording tothe order of the student's private physician. Inthe absence ofa school nurs, the administrator or designate staff member may give emergency medication orally or by injection to students with a mediealy diagnosed allergic condition which ‘would requie such prompt teatment to protect the child from serious harm or death so long as the ‘administrator or stafT person has completed traning in ministration of such medication, ‘A specific paraprofessional, through a plan approved by school nuse supervisor and shoo! medical ‘adviser, may be designated to administer medication with a cartridge injetr, to a particular student iagnosed wit an allergy that may require prompt teatment to avoid serious harm or death, The approved plan requires the written authorization of the student's parent/guardian and must be pursuant to the writen fonder from the students licensed physician, optometrist, or physician asistant licensed to prescribe ‘medication. For purposes of this policy, “earridgeinjestor” means an automatic prefilled carte injector ‘or similar automatic injectable equipment used to deliver epinephrine ina standard dose for emergency fist, aid response to allergic reactions, Directors, or their designees, of school readiness programs and before or afer schoo! programs tht are Distictadminisered or administered by a municipal agency or department and are Iocatd in a Distict, public schoo! may give medicine, pursuant to State Board of Education regulations, to children enrolled in these programs. A child attending any before or after school program, day camp, or day care fcility administered by the Boor in any building or on the grounds of any distet school, upon the request and with the writen suthrization of the childs parenvguardian and pursuant to the written order from the student's authorized preserbor, advanced practice rostered nurs, or physician's assistant licensed to prescribe medication, will be provided with medication and supervised by a dist staT member trained to administer mediation with ‘cartridge injector. Such administration shall be to a particular student diagnosed with an allergy that may require prompt eaten to avoid serious harm or death The selected staf member shal be rained inthes1s1.21(@) use of a cartridge injector by either a licensed physician, physicians assistant, advanced practice registered nurse orrogistred nurse or complete a course in fs aid offered by the American Red Cross, the American “Heart Association, the National Ski Patrol, the Department of Public Health or any Director of Fath, Additional Administration of Medication Policies For the purposes ofthis paicy, an eror means: (A) Fallure to do any ofthe following as ondered (@ administer a medication oa student, (administer mediation within the time designated by the prescribing practioner; (Gi administer the spect medication prescribed fora student, (jv) administer the comect dosage of medication; (9) administer medication by the proper route; and (6) administer the medication sccordng tothe genealy accepted standards of practice; or (B) Administration of medication toa student which is not eederod, or which is not auhoriaed in writing by the parent or guardian of such stent Jn the event of en eror in mediation administration (A) The school nurse othe person responsible forthe medization eror shall report the error immediately to the following individuals in person or by telephone: the school muse, the prinepa, the school nurse supervisor, the authorized prescriber, and the parent or guardian. (B) The school nurse upon assessment ofthe student will summon EMS or refer the child to the authorized prescriber for evaluation if quired. (©) A report shall be completed using the Medication nor or Incident Report. The report shall include any corrective action taken, (D) Any error inthe administration of a medication shall be documented inthe students cumulative heath record of, for before and afterschool programs and school readiness programs, in the individual program's record ‘Information tobe Readily Available ‘The Board of Education shall ensure that the following information is readily available in the District's schools: (A) the lot! poison information cents telephone number; (B) the procedure tobe fllowed in the cevent of a medication emergency and te individuals or facilities to be contacted in such event and (C) the ‘ame of the person responsible for decision making i the absence ofthe school nurses1a12t(e) Review of Policy ‘The Board of Education, along withthe avice and assistance ofthe school medical advisor and the school nurse supervisor shal review andor revise this policy and egultion as necessary, but at leat biennially and submit it t the Department of Health Services. ‘The District's School Medical Advisor (or ober ‘qualified physician) shal approve this policy, its regulations and any changes. Ifa statute orl is amended for changed from what is printed as part ofthis policy, this policy shall be deemed to be automatically amended to comply withthe change inte aw Related Board of Education Policies The following poly i related tthe administration of medization: Policy No. $141.231(2) reganing prohibition of recommendation of psychotropic drugs by schol persone! Legal Reference: Connectiout General Statutes: 10-212a Administration of medicines in schools, at athletic events and to childzen in school readiness programs, 10-220 Transportation of students carrying cartridge injectors. 10-220} Blood glucose self-esting by children. Guidelines 199-900 Use of cartridge injector by staff member of before or aftr school program, day camp or day care facility. 52-557 “Good Samaritan law:" Immunity from liability for emergency ‘medical assistance, frst aid or medication by injection, School personnel ‘not required to administer or render. Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: 10-212a-1 through 10-2128-7, Policy Adopted: MONROE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Monroe, Conneticuts14121(@) Students Administration of ‘Mdicnal preparations shal be adminisere ia hs stools only when its not pssible achieve the dese ffs by home administration during oer than school houts and only upon waten authorization of suhorized presrber and wien authorization ofthe paren or eundian, the following medical professionals are authorized to prescribe medications and sbal a “auhorzedprescnbers” throughout he body ofthis document: 8) Physician (doctor of medicine or osteopathy ins to proctice medicine in this or another state), 8) Physician assistant licensed to proseribe in accordance with GS. 20-124 ©), Podiatrist may prescribe for interscholastc, intramural events nly, Self Administration of Medication “The Board of Education allows stadents to seliadministr medication and school persone! to administer ‘medication to students in accordance with the established procedure. Self adinistation of medication includes, but is not limited to, medicine administered through the use of an asthmatic inhaler or an automatic preiled cartridge injector oF sina automatic injectable equipment, ‘A ssadont may self administer medications provided: (1) An authorized _ccsrbor provides a writen oder fr self administration; (Q) Thar isa written authorization from tho students parent or gusedin; {G) The schoo! nurse has evaluated the siuation and deemed it o be safe and appropriate; has documented this onthe student's cumulative health recor and has developed a plan for general supervision; (4) The stent and school nurse have developed a plan for reporting and supervision of sel-adminstering prescribed medication (6) The principal and appropriate teachers are informed that the student is self administering prescribed ‘medication; {6 Such medication is tansprted tothe school and maintined under the student's contol n-oecrdanses1u4121@) ‘A child with diabetes may test hither ov blood glucose level per the writen order of 2 physician or advanced practice nurse stating the need and the capacity of such child to conduct seftestng, Such self ‘esting shall be pursuant to guidoines promulgated by the Commissioner of Education, as oullined above, ‘The Board of Education shall not deny a student acces to school transportation solely due to such student's need to carry a carte injector while traveling ona vehicle used for school transportation, Administration of Medication by School Personnel [A school nurse or, in the absence of such nure, any other muse Hoensed pursuant tothe provisions of chapter 378 of the Connecticut General Statutes, including a nurse employed by, or providing services under the direction of a local or regional board of education at, a school-based health clinic, who shall administer medical preparations only to students enrolled in such school-based health clinic in the absence of a school mune, the principal, any teacher, licensed athletic trainer, licensed physical or ‘ceupational therapist employed by a school district, or coach of intamural and interscholasic athletics of a school may administer, subject 10 the provisions of General Statutes subsection 10-212e(a)Q2), medicinal preparation, including such controlled drugs a the Commissioner of Consumer Protection ‘may, by regulation, designate, to any student at such school pursuant o the writen order of ephysiain FHeensed-1-pracice-medieine-ore-demist-icensed-to-pactice-deno-medisine at suhorized prescriber nother sate-or-an-oplomatist Heensed-t-practoe-oplometry-in-this-sate-under chapter 380-0f-the Gonota States or an-advanced-pretie-tepstered-sre-oonse-to-preseibe-it-eebondanes wath ‘Sttwte—section 26-424, and the writen authorization of a parent or guardian of such child. The dministation of medicinal preparations by a nurse licensed pursuant tothe provisions of chapter 378 of the General Statutes, principal, teacher, licensed alhletic trainer, ented physical or occupational therapist employed by a school district, or coach stall be under the general supervision ofa school muse. "No such schoo! nurse or other nurs, principal, teacher, licensed athletic triner, licensed physical or ‘ccupational therapist employed by a school district, coach or sehool paraprofessional administering medication pursuant to subsection (d) of section 10-212 of the General Statutes shall be liable to such student ora parent or guardian of such student for evil damages for any personal injures that est fom cts or omissions of such school nurse or other nurse, principal, teacher, jgensed athletic tuner liensed physical or occupational therapist employed by a school district, coach or school paraprofessional suministering medication pursuant to subsection (of section 10-2128 of the Genel States in administering such preparations that may constitute ordinary negligence. This immunity doesnot epply to acts or omissions constituting gross, wilful or wanton negligence In compliance with all applicable sate states and regulations, parens/guadians and_paret's adult ‘designee may administer medications to their own chien93 9s 96 98, 100 iol 102 103 108 105 106 107 108 109 10 MI 12 3 a us 116 n7 us 19 120 rit 12 13 124 125, 126 27 128 129 130 BI 132 133, 134 Bs 136 137 138 S141.210) Administration of Emergency Medication ‘A. Management of Anaphylactic Reason in Pesson with Unknown Allergy “The school muse wil be responsible for the assessnsn, intervention and evalustion ofa student periencing a serious allergic nection, bt who has no medically diagnosed alles condition. A ‘school nurse may administer emergency om andor injectable medication to any student in ngsd ‘Hereof on the school grounds, in he school building, or a a school function according to the ‘nding oder ofthe school medical advisor. 1B. Management of Anaphviactic Reston in Person with Known Allergy Incase of an anaphylactic reaction ot risk of such reaction. a school muse may _adninister ‘emergency ont andr njetable medication to any student in ned hereof apeoning to he one of Ine sence ofa school nun, he adnisisate or esgnted staff member nay give emegency rmeiation orally oc by inston to sdnts with a medially dagnowed allenic condition which ‘would equi such prompts oro hechild om serous bam or ath plone asthe ‘instar ot staff person has complete wining in administration of sch sicaion, A specific paraprofessional, through a plan approved by a school nurse supervisor and schoo! medical ‘advisor, may’ be designated to administer medication iekading-t-nt timed 4ormedivation adenine with cartridge injector, to a particular student diagnosed with an allergy that may require prompt treatment to avoid serous haem or death. The approved plan requires the writen auorzaton of the student's parent/guardian and mst be pursuant to the writen order from the students licensed physician, optometrist, or physician assistant licensed to prescribe medication. For puposss of this policy, “cartridge injector” rans an sutomatic pre-filled cartridge injector or similar automatic injectable equipment used to deliver cpineprine oF +-siiledaes ina standard dose for emergency fsa response to allergic reactions.159 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 mm m 1m 174 us 176 17 178 179 181 182 183, sus121@ Directors, or their designees, of school readiness programs and before or afer school programs that are Disrct-administered or administered by a municipal agency or department and are located in a Disrict ‘public school may give medicine, pursuant to State Board of Education regulations, to children enrolled in these programs. A child attending any before or ar schoo! program, day camp, or day care fality administered by the Board in any building o on the grounds of any district schoo, upon he request and with he writen suthorizatin of the child's parenlgunrdian and pursuant to the writen order from the students Heensed sulhorized preseriber, advanced practice registered muse, or physician's assistant licensed to presribe medication, will be provided with medication and supervised by a district staff member tained to adminitor ‘medication with a cartidg injector. Such adinistation shal be to a particular student diagnosed with an allergy that may require prompt treatment to avoid serious harm or death. The sleced staff member shall bo trsincd in the use ofa cartridge injector by ether licensed physician, physicians assistant, advanced patie registred nur or registred nue The-selete tall member shall or complete a course in fist aid offered by the American Red Cros, the American Heart Assocation, the National Ski Patol the Department of Public Health or any Director of Health Additional Administration of Medication Poi Errors in Medication Administration Fer the purposes ofthis policy, an oor means (A) Faure odo any ofthe following a ordered (@ administer a medication toa sudent, (i) adinstr medication within the time designated by the prescribing practioner; (Gi administer the specific medication prescribed for student; (jv) administer the correct dosage of moiaton; (©) administer mediation by the proper route; and ot (i) administer the medication according to the generally accepted standard of practice; or (@) Administaon of medication oa student wich snot ode which is ot authorized inviting by the pronto guaran of such tude Inthe oventofan corn moizaonadninisraton: (A) he-following-peronyshl-be-noifed-f there n-the following munner-{Add-perons-and the er immediatly to the following individuals in person or by telephone: the school mre, te princoal the school muse supervisor the authorized prescriber on he parent or guardian,iss 186 “187 188 189 190 207 229 sia121@) (1) Any-atch errors be repo immatintely tthe sehoul- mame-end the preseiingpelitoner The school nurse upon ascisnent of the student will summon EMS ot refer the ld tothe authorized (©) The procedure bo followed-o-obtining media eniment-when equine ertheresu of sich mors Ahat-fAdd-procedirels A report shall be completed using the Medication Exc or Ident Report, The report shall inside any coretive ation ten (©) A-repor-shall-be completed using the-eeudeat-ineident-epont-form-aulhoriad-by-the Boatd-of ‘Béveston: Any cor inthe administration ofa medication sal be documented in he stents cuauletve ‘ath econ! of, for befine and ase school programs and school readiness programs in the individ rosra'sreoed (¢B-Any-eror-the-edministion-oF mediation shall beaten in the hadnt slave eat eorde Information to be Readily Available ‘The Board of Bducaton shall ensure thatthe following information is readily available inthe District's schools: (A) the local poison information cater telephone number, (B) the procedure tobe followed in the ‘event of a medication emergency and the individuals or facilities tobe contacted in such event; and (C the ‘name ofthe person responsible fr decision making in the absence ofthe schoo mus, Review of Polley ‘The Board of Fducation, along with the avice and assistance of the school medical advisor and the school nurse supervisor shall review andor reise this policy and regulation as necetsary, but at leat biennially and submit itt the Department of Health Services. ‘The District's School Medical Advisor (or other ‘qualified physician) shall approve ths policy, its regulations and any change. I statute or law is amended ‘or changed from what is printed as part ofthis policy, this policy shall be deemed to be automatically amended to comply withthe change in the lw. [Related Board of Education Policies Ga a “The following sx saparte-poiceg that revelatod to the adinisation of medication; Policy No. faa} ‘eguing probiition of recomméndaio of psychotiopic drugs by school personnelpam! Pokey Memb ‘Nosreueding the umagoramntof sudents i ie treteiog foodallesies.231 2 233 24 235 236 237 238 239 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 250 251 252 234 255 256 287 258 259 260 261 262 s1a121 LegalReference: Connecticut General Strutes 10.2124 Administration of medicines in schools, at athletic events and to children in schoo! readiness programs. 10-220 Transportation of students carrying cartridge injectors 10-220} Blood glucose selftesting by children. Guidelines. 192-000 Use of cartridge injector by staff member of before or afer school program, day camp or day care facility. 52-557 “Good Samaritan law." Immumity from liability for emergency ‘medical assistance, fist aid or medication by injection. School personnel not required to administer or render. Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: 10-212a-1 through 10-2122-7. MONROE PUBLIC SCHOOLS Monroe, Connecticut