Medication Policy

In an effort to insure the correct administration of medication and to protect all children, we feel that a review of the district’s medication policy will be helpful. This policy applies to all prescription and over the counter medications.

School Personnel may administer medicine to school children when provided with the following:

The written request from the physician in which he indicates diagnosis, name of medication, the frequency and dosage of the prescribed medication. New request needed each school year.

The written request from the parent to administer the medication as specified by the doctor. New request needed each school year.

The medication should be delivered to the nurse by the parent or guardian. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THE MEDICATION BE DELIVERED BY THE STUDENT.

The family must provide the medication in a pharmacy container that clearly indicates the DATE, NAME OF THE STUDENT, NAME OF PHYSICIAN, DOSAGE AND FREQUENCY.


If there are any questions, please contact the school nurse at the following numbers:

Kathryn Yanni
School Nurse

Phone: 518-273-3321
Fax: 518-273-9355