• Health Services

     

    If a student becomes ill in school he/she is to report to the nurse who will decide what should be done. Students must not leave the building because of illness without proper authorization. If the nurse is not available, students are to report to the Main Office.

     

     

    Student Emergency Cards

     

    Student emergency cards are maintained online each year. These cards must be completed in the parent portal. No student will be released from school to an adult unless that adult is listed on the emergency card.

    Health Services include the following:

    1. Manasquan requires all immunizations required by Chapter 14 of the New Jersey State Sanitary Code. They are: DPT - 3 doses and DT Booster within last ten years; Polio vaccine - 3 doses, Measles, German Measles and Mumps vaccine after age one, Hepatitis B, three doses.
    2. Scoliosis screening is done January/February for all students ages 10-18 every other year in even numbered years. Students may be excused from this screening with written parental permission.
    3. It is recommended that all students receive a physical examination by their family physician. All new students must have a physical examination within 60 days of registration. If they do not have a family physician, the exam will be done in school.
    4. Vision testing is done on all 10th graders and all new students. Other students in grades 9, 11 and 12 are checked if time permits.
    5. Audio screening is done for all 10th graders and all new students.
    6. Medications are given in school only with a doctor's note and written parental permission (See Medication Policy).
    7. Tuberculosis screening follows New Jersey State Guidelines.
    8. Free and reduced lunch tickets are available weekly, as per Federal/State Lunch Program. Regular priced weekly tickets may also be purchased.
    9. Students must bring a note from a physician to be medically excused from physical education.

    Immunization Requirements/Exclusions

    All students must have their immunizations complete before enrollment and updated as required by New Jersey Law. They are: DPT-3 doses and DT Booster within last ten years; Polio vaccine – 3 doses, Measles, German Measles, and Mumps vaccine after one, if born on or after 1/1/90, 2 doses of Measles containing vaccine, Hepatitis B, three doses. Anyone whose health records are not complete and updated will be excluded from school. (Be certain that the school has an emergency number so parents/guardians may be contacted if needed.)

     

     

    Medication In School

    In accordance with the Manasquan Board of Education Policy, administration of medication, all medication, whether prescribed or over-the-counter, shall be administered by the school nurse as directed on the medication consent form that can be obtained in the Nurse’s Office. The MHS medication form must be filled out and signed by the private physician. Medication shall be kept in the labeled prescription bottle or original package in the health office.

     

    The Board shall permit self-administration of medication for asthma or other life- threatening illnesses. The consent form for self administration of medication must be signed by the parent/guardian and doctor and a duplicate of the medication must be kept in the Health Office.

    Student Accident Insurance

    Student accident insurance is purchased by the Board of Education for all students enrolled in the Manasquan School District. This policy is strictly an excess policy and claims can only be made after the claim has first been considered by the individual's primary insurance carrier. All rules of the individual's primary insurance must be followed in order to qualify for an excess coverage. Claims will be paid on a schedule; this schedule does not guarantee full coverage of the balance of any bills. An accident report should be filled out in the school with the nurse or the athletic trainer at the time of the incident. All claims should be processed by the Athletic Department secretary. Any further questions should be directed to the Board of Education Business Office.

     

    Right To Know

    The Manasquan Board of Education affirms its responsibility to keep on file in the main office of every building the Employee/Community Right to Know required list of hazardous materials as well as Material Safety Data Sheets.

    Blood Borne Pathogens

    The Manasquan Board of Education affirms its responsibility to provide a safe and healthy environment for all students and staff. An Exposure Control Plan (ECP) is provided to eliminate or minimize occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens in accordance to OSHA Blood borne Pathogens Standards. Title 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910, 1030 and N.J. A.C. 10:100-4.2. Copies of the ECP are on file in the nurses’ offices, the main office of the schools and the business office.