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Committee approves clarification to medication form; district will not be shown as purchaser of OTC medication
Summary
The committee approved JLCD‑R2 (over‑the‑counter medication form) clarifying that the district does not purchase OTC medications and that donated supplies may be used under nurse guidance; parents must still provide physician‑signed forms for medications that require them.
Miss Raymond reviewed JCL/JLCD policy and the JLCD‑R2 form, noting the district tailored the form from NHSBA templates after school nurses raised concerns during the first year of its use. Discussion focused on whether language stating the district "furnished" or "provided" OTC medications should remain.
Mister Posca explained some middle‑ and high‑school nurse offices have received donated supplies (for example from community pantries) to address ad hoc needs like headaches; legal counsel recommended redlining language that could imply the district purchases or routinely furnishes OTC items. The committee clarified that parents can provide labeled medication to the nurse and that the state requires annual submission of medication authorization forms.
Miss Raymond moved to approve JLCD‑R2 as presented; the motion was seconded and approved by voice vote. The committee noted legal references in the full JLCD policy are available and that staff will ensure the form’s language aligns with counsel guidance.
