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Winchester committee adopts revised student‑athlete concussion procedure, waiving second reading
Summary
The committee unanimously accepted a revised student-athlete concussion procedure (policy JJIF) in a single meeting, citing that the protocol was developed by medical professionals and aligns with Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidance.
The Winchester School Committee voted unanimously to accept a revised student‑athlete concussion procedure, moving to accept the change without the typical second reading because the revision was developed and vetted by medical professionals and referenced Department of Elementary and Secondary Education guidance.
Policy subcommittee members and district medical staff, including Director of Nursing Lynn Bozella and athletic trainer Heather Fanning, presented a streamlined concussion procedure and an accompanying post-sports-related head injury medical clearance form. The committee noted that detailed operational protocols (referenced in the binder as policy JJIFR) are better housed on the nursing or athletic department sites than in the policy manual.
A motion to suspend the standard second-reading practice and accept the revised policy JJIF was made and seconded; the committee recorded unanimous approval.
Officials said the revised materials include a chart of concussion stages and a medical clearance authorization form to guide return-to-play decisions.
