System of Communication Establishing an effective system of communication is vital in providing for the care of children with severe allergies. Parents, Administrators, School Nurses, and Teachers must remain in constant communication concerning the medical needs of the student throughout the school year. For each child who suffers from a severe allergy, a specific communication plan to be followed in the event of an allergic reaction at school shall be delineated in the child’s Emergency Care Plan and/or related documents. This plan shall be developed through collaboration between school district staff, parents, and the appropriate medical professionals. The following procedures will be followed for the sharing of allergy-related information when a new student enrolls in the Seneca Valley School District. For all newly enrolled students who do not complete the Kindergarten Registration Process: At the conclusion of the registration process, the District Registration Coordinator will inform the following individuals: District Food Service Director Inform the appropriate building cafeteria manager District Transportation Director Inform the bus contractor and assigned driver Contact the parent for the completion of the Emergency Information Form (Appendix A) Building Registration Secretary Informs the building principal, classroom teacher, cafeteria manager, school School Nurse contacts the parent and schedules a team meeting to develop and plan for any accommodations that must be implemented to provide for the safety of the student. This might include the development of a 504 plan, Allergy Management Plan, or adjustments to an IEP. Parent contacts MUST be documented in the student information system. For students who are registered at an individual elementary building through the Kindergarten Registration Process: School Nurse Informs building principal and building registration secretary Contacts the parent and schedules a team meeting prior to the start of the school year to develop and plan for any accommodations that must be implemented to provide for the safety of the student. This might include the development of a 504 plan, Allergy Management Plan, or adjustments to an IEP.
System of Communication Establishing an effective system of communication is vital in providing for the care of children with severe allergies. Parents, Administrators, School Nurses, and Teachers must remain in constant communication concerning the medical needs of the student throughout the school year. For each child who suffers from a severe allergy, a specific communication plan to be followed in the event of an allergic reaction at school shall be delineated in the child’s Emergency Care Plan and/or related documents. This plan shall be developed through collaboration between school district staff, parents, and the appropriate medical professionals. The following procedures will be followed for the sharing of allergy-related information when a new student enrolls in the Seneca Valley School District. For all newly enrolled students who do not complete the Kindergarten Registration Process: At the conclusion of the registration process, the District Registration Coordinator will inform the following individuals: District Food Service Director Inform the appropriate building cafeteria manager District Transportation Director Inform the bus contractor and assigned driver Contact the parent for the completion of the Emergency Information Form (Appendix A) Building Registration Secretary Informs the building principal, classroom teacher, cafeteria manager, school School Nurse contacts the parent and schedules a team meeting to develop and plan for any accommodations that must be implemented to provide for the safety of the student. This might include the development of a 504 plan, Allergy Management Plan, or adjustments to an IEP. Parent contacts MUST be documented in the student information system. For students who are registered at an individual elementary building through the Kindergarten Registration Process: School Nurse Informs building principal and building registration secretary Contacts the parent and schedules a team meeting prior to the start of the school year to develop and plan for any accommodations that must be implemented to provide for the safety of the student. This might include the development of a 504 plan, Allergy Management Plan, or adjustments to an IEP.