SCHOOL
DISTRICT NO. 78
(FRASER-CASCADE)
POLICY NO: 5500 DATE: 2000-06-27
REVISED: 2003-04-22
SUBJECT: HEAD
LICE
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It is recognized that head
lice infestations are considered by public health as a nuisance
condition.. The Board of School
Trustees for School District No. 78 (Fraser-Cascade) believes it is necessary
to remain pro-active in dealing with head lice. By working cooperatively with the public health nurse and parents
or guardians, the Board desires that schools remain well informed regarding
identification and treatment of head lice.
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)
REGULATIONS NO: 5500 R DATE: 2000-06-27 REVISED: 2003-04-22
SUBJECT: HEAD
LICE
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Procedures for the Control
of Head Lice and/or Nits
1. a. Information regarding the detection and treatment of head lice will be distributed to parents or guardians of all elementary schools.
d.
The
package of materials will be developed in collaboration with Fraser Valley
Health Authority.
e.
The
school Principal is responsible for the distribution of materials in September
of each school year.
f.
Principals
will also distribute copies of the Head Lice Policy and Regulation.
2. a. Schools are encouraged to develop a screening process using trained volunteers to conduct head lice inspections. The Public Health Nurse should be consulted to provide the necessary training in developing the process. The involvement of the school’s Parent Advisory Committee is encouraged. Notification to parents or guardians describing the screening process should take place before the process is put into practice.
d.
Upon
confirmation of head lice, the infested student will remain in the classroom
pending contact with the parent or guardian.
e.
The
parent or guardian will be contacted and requested to take the child home as
soon as is practical to begin treatment.
Treatment options recommended by South Fraser Public Health will be
shared.
d.
In
cases, where treatment was ineffective as determined by the school, it may be
necessary to request that the student remain at home pending successful
treatment. If it is necessary for the
student to be absent from school to receive treatment, the school will ensure
that the student’s educational program continues by providing homework as
appropriate.
e.
Where
parents or guardians require supplementary information and support in dealing
with a head lice problem, it is recommended that a public health nurse be
involved through South Fraser Public Health.
Support for school principals is also available through Student Services
in the school district.