The Weston County School District Board adopted the district's JLCF-E Narcan (naloxone) administration policy on third and final reading during its Jan. 8 meeting, allowing staff who complete training to carry naloxone on school grounds.

The policy, presented to the board as a third-reading action, permits voluntary carriage of naloxone and requires personnel who carry it to complete a brief training. The packet indicates an incident usage report will be completed after any administration and routed to Homeland Security and public health as required.

During discussion board members asked about where naloxone would be stored for rapid access. A district presenter said the policy specifies designated storage locations and that staff who choose to carry naloxone will be identified in the policy. Board members asked staff to explore additional placement outside the main office and the possibility of lockboxes with access codes used in some cities so naloxone is quickly available in hallways or at each end of a building.

A district official noted there is no charge to individuals who choose to carry naloxone and that Homeland Security and public health were involved in developing the procedures. After discussion the board approved the policy by voice vote.

Why it matters: The policy formalizes procedures for responding to suspected opioid overdoses on school property, establishes training and reporting rules, and directs staff to consult public health about storage options to reduce response time.

Ending: Staff will follow up with Public Health/Homeland Security about additional secure storage sites and return to the board with recommendations for placement and any related costs.