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Subcommittee asks superintendent for update on CPR, first-aid and AED training for staff
Summary
Members discussed the scope and cost of expanding CPR, first-aid and AED training districtwide and asked the superintendent to report back with current certification rosters and options for broader staff training.
The Policy Subcommittee discussed whether district employees beyond nurses should hold CPR, first-aid and AED certifications and asked the superintendent to provide an update at the next meeting.
Committee members said they believed many school staff should be trained — in particular nutrition/cafeteria workers and school security staff — and asked about costs and delivery options. The superintendent said some staff are already certified (she has a current list for the medical emergency response team by school) and suggested that training could be offered during professional-development days, provided by Red Cross, EMS, or district nurses. A committee member noted that layperson CPR options and online refresher modules can reduce costs and expand reach.
A committee member noted that one local advocate had helped place AEDs in all district schools; the superintendent offered to help connect the committee with that advocate if needed. The subcommittee approved a request that the superintendent provide: (1) a roster of current CPR/first-aid/AED certifications by school/department and (2) cost options for broader training, with the superintendent to report back at the next policy meeting.
