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Health/Nurses OfficeHollice Paciello, BSN, RNBradley Elementary
Nicole Getz
315-624-1232Hughes Elementary
Cathy Clark
315-738-9357Myles Elementary
Jessica Wellington
315-738-9606Perry Jr. High
Marie Perotta
315-738-9317
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Important Information on Legislation Removing Non-Medical Exemption
from School Vaccination RequirementsGovernor Andrew M. Cuomo signed legislation removing non-medical exemptions from school vaccination requirements for children.
As of June 13, 2019, there is no longer a religious exemption to the requirement that children be vaccinated against measles and other diseases to attend either:
• Public, private or parochial school (for students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade), or
• Child day care settings.Statement on Legislation Removing
Non-Medical Exemption from School Vaccination Requirements
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Medication and Physical Exams
- When your child requires medication during the school day, a written physician’s order (including diagnosis), as well as written parent permission is necessary. Please see the medication administration form via the medical forms link.
- Medication must be in the original labeled container. (Your pharmacist can usually provide a second container for this purpose.)
- Medications must be delivered by an adult at the elementary level. This includes prescription band over-the-counter medications
- All medical treatments necessary in school, including crutches, require written medical authorization.
- Please contact your school nurse for more information or if you have questions.
Beginning 7/1/18, New York State law requires that all New York State public school students must have a health exam when they enter school as a new entrant, Kindergarten, and grades 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, and 11. These examinations must be completed on the approved NYSED Student Health Examination Form for the School for the health exam. These physicals must be completed by a New York State licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. They are also offered in school by our school nurse practitioner.For participation in sports: All students participating in school sports must have a yearly physical. Sports physicals are also offered at all schools during the school year. These dates are noted throughout the district calendar, but are subject to change. Please contact your building nurse to be sure of the dates. In addition to the yearly physical, a health history form must be completed and signed by a parent/guardian within 30 days of the start of each sports season.For working papers: A yearly physical is required for working papers.Physical forms are available from the school nurse or on the Web site. The forms may be downloaded for your convenience. NYS requires BMI and WSC (body mass index and weight status category) on mandated physicals. NYS also requests Dental Certificates in mandated physical grades.
The school nurse also completes mandated screenings as required by NYS guidelines, such as vision, hearing and scoliosis.Please discuss this with your children to prepare them. As always, please feel free to call the health offices with any questions or concerns.