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Board reviews school-physician arrangements, free dental exams and an affiliation agreement with Robert Morris
Summary
Board clarified the role of listed school physicians and dental services (dental provided at no charge by Dr. Hughes), discussed PIAA athletics physicals as separate, and reviewed an affiliation agreement allowing administrative interns from Robert Morris to complete required hours with district administrators.
Board members examined several staff-recommended items related to student health services and personnel agreements.
Members asked whether the head-school physicians listed in staff items were the same providers used for athletic medical services; staff clarified those physicians cover mandatory school physicals and dental exams offered at particular grade levels. A staff member said dental exams are provided "of no no charge" by Dr. Hughes. The meeting noted PIAA athletic physicals are separate and often handled through an outside provider (Geisinger was mentioned).
The board also discussed an affiliation agreement with Robert Morris to allow administrative interns from that school to fulfill internship hours under district administrators. Staff explained the agreement defines duties and responsibilities for interns who are not district employees and that the arrangement "is nothing to do with students or taking classes" but is limited to administrative internship duties.
No formal votes were recorded on these matters during the session; discussion clarified the scope of the physician list and the nature of the affiliation agreement.
