Itasca School District #10 recognizes that some students will require medication during the school day in order to protect their critical health and well-being. However, students will not be allowed to carry their medications or keep them in their locker (see exceptions for inhailers below).The following procedures must be followed in order for medication to be administered or self-administered at school. THE REQUEST MUST BE INITIATED BY THE PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.

Procedures for Students Who Require Medication During the School Day:

• A Medication Authorization Form must be completed and signed by both the physician and the parent or legal guardian. The name of the medication, the dosage (in mg. or specific amount), the route, and the time to be given must be provided by the physician. The physician signature must also be on the form. A new form is required whenever there is a change in dosage and at the beginning of every school year. A copy of the form may be obtained from the school, or a PDF copy may be downloaded here: Medication Authorization Form.

• Students who need metered dose inhalers may make special arrangements with the school nurse for carrying their own inhalers. Contact the school nurse regarding the proper form, or a PDF copy may be downloaded here: Inhaler Contract.

• The parent or legal guardian will provide the medication in the original pharmaceutical container, with a proper pharmacy label affixed. The label will agree with the medication that is in the container. The pharmacist will make up a container for use at school if you ask for it.

• If tablets are to be split to achieve the proper dosage, the parent or legal guardian will do this before sending the medication to school. School personnel will not split tablets.

• For over-the-counter medications that do not require a prescription, the medication will be brought to school in the original container, with the student’s name clearly marked on the package.

• Medications must be picked up by the parent or legal guardian at the end of the school year. Medications that are not picked up on the last day of school will be disposed of.

• Students will self-administer medications whenever possible. This process will be supervised by the school nurse or designated non-licensed staff members.

• Itasca District #10 retains the right to reject requests for administration of medication. Parents may elect to come to the school to administer their child’s medication at school.