SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)

POLICY

NO: 7330

DATE: 99-03-23

REVISED:

SUBJECT: PUPILS - ILLNESS OR ACCIDENT AT SCHOOL

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It is the policy of the Board of School Trustees that in the case of illness or an accident to pupils, where home or professional medical care is required, the parents or guardians will be notified at the earliest possible moment. Notwithstanding the above statement, it is the Board's expectation that if, in the opinion of the Principal, immediate medical care is required, there will be no unnecessary delay.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 78 (FRASER-CASCADE)

REGULATIONS

NO: 7330 R

DATE: 99-03-23

REVISED:

SUBJECT: PUPILS - ILLNESS OR ACCIDENT AT SCHOOL

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General

1. Parents or guardians are to be notified at the earliest possible moment of any illness or accident of a pupil that requires home or professional medical care.

2. Parents/guardian(s) will direct further needs with, when necessary, the assistance of the teacher or principal.

3. When transportation of an ill or injured pupil is required, the mode of transportation is to be decided by the parent or guardian. If the principal is unable to contact the parent or guardian, then the mode of transportation is left to the discretion of the principal.

4. No pupil is to be sent home without the school first contacting the parent, guardian or emergency contact person.

5. An appropriate accident report form will be completed.