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School committee reviews wide‑ranging updates to student health, medication and wellness policies
Summary
District staff presented first readings of multiple 'J' policies covering student health services, immunizations, medication administration, AEDs and a major revision to the district wellness policy; the committee tabled the student‑records review for the policy subcommittee.
Easton School Committee members heard a detailed first reading Feb. 27 of several student health and related policies, led by Director of Student Services Colleen Clark and Director of Special Services Craig Davidson.
The packet covered multiple policies (policy codes JL, JLA, JLC, JLCA, JLCV, JLCC, JLCD, JLCEC, JRA R and related files). Clark said the proposed changes aim to align written policy with current practice and state expectations: examples include updated language for vision and hearing screenings, deletion of an old transportation clause that permitted school personnel to transport students in personal vehicles, and clarification of emergency procedures.
Medication and self‑administration The committee discussed a substantial rewrite of the medication policy, including clearer rules for high‑school student…
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