ASD File: JRA-R
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION –ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURE

This administrative procedure is intended to assist administrators and school staff in complying with the requirements of federal and state statutes and regulations concerning student education records and information, including special education requirements.

A. Definitions
The following definitions apply to terms used in this procedure.
1. “Act” means the Federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (20 U.S.C. §1232g).
2. “Directory Information” means the following information contained in an education record of a student: name, participation and grade level of students in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of student athletes, dates of attendance in the school district, honors and awards received, and photographs and videos relating to student participation in school activities open to the public.
3. “Eligible Student” means a student who has attained 18 years of age or who is attending an institution of postsecondary education. Generally, once a student becomes an eligible student, all rights accorded to parents concerning education records transfer to the eligible student, except that the School District may continue to disclose education records to a parent without prior written consent if the student qualifies as a dependent under the Internal Revenue Code.
4. “Parent” means parent, regardless of divorce or separation, a legal guardian, or individual acting as a parent or guardian. There shall be a presumption that a parent has the authority to exercise the rights inherent in the Act, unless the School District has been provided with evidence that there is a court order, statute, or legally binding document relating to such matters as divorce, separation or custody that specifically revokes such rights.
5. “Record” means information recorded in any way, including but not limited to handwriting, print, e-mail or other computer media, video or audio tape, or microfilm and microfiche.
6. “Education Record” means records, files, documents and other materials that contain information or data that directly relates to a student and is maintained by the school district. Records of instructional, supervisory and administrative personnel and personnel who support these individuals, which are in the sole possession of the maker thereof and which are not accessible or revealed to any other person except a temporary substitute for the person who made the record are excluded from this definition, as are grades on peer-graded papers before they are collected and recorded by a teacher.
7 “Student” includes any individual who has been in attendance at the School District and regarding whom the School District maintains education records.

B. Annual Notification of Rights
Parents and eligible students shall be provided with notice of their rights under FERPA and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations concerning education records at the beginning of each school year or upon enrollment if a student enrolls after the start of the school year. The School District may provide notice through any of the following means:
1. Mailing to students’ homes;
2. Distribution to students to take home;
3. Publication in student handbooks that are provided to students and eligible students; or
4. Publication in newsletters or other materials distributed to each parent/eligible student.

C. Access to Policy and Administrative Procedure
The School District’s policy on Student Education Records and Information shall be posted in each school. In addition, school administrators shall provide copies of this administrative procedure to parents/eligible students upon request or when a request to inspect or amend records is made.

D. Inspection and Review of Education Records
Parents/eligible students may review and inspect their education records by the following procedure:
1. The parent/eligible student must make a written request to the Superintendent or building administrator to review the records.
2. The Superintendent or building administrator will comply with the request without unnecessary delay and in a reasonable period of time, but in no case more than 45 days after it received the request, If the student qualifies as a child with a disability, the Superintendent or building administrator will comply before any IEP Team meeting regarding an Individualized Education Program or any due process hearing or resolution session under the special education laws. .
3. The Superintendent or building administrator may deny a request for access to or copies of the student’s education records if there is reasonable doubt as to the legality of the parent-child relationship. Access will be withheld until a determination of legal right to access can be established.
4. All records shall be reviewed in the presence of a school official.
Parents of special education students may also review upon request the following:
1. The School District’s list of types and locations of education records and titles of officials responsible for the records.
2. The School District’s record of disclosures of personally identifiable information (see Section F).

E. Requests to Amend Education Records
Parents/eligible students may ask the School District to amend education records they believe are inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s privacy rights as follows:
1. The parent/eligible student must make a written request to the Superintendent or building administrator to amend the education record. The request must clearly identify the part of the record they want changed, specify how they want it changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading.
2. The Superintendent or building administrator shall, within a reasonable period of time after receipt of the request, either amend the record in accordance with the request or inform the parent/eligible student of the School District’s refusal to amend the record and inform the parent/eligible student of their right to request a hearing.
3. If the parent/eligible student requests a hearing, it shall be held within a reasonable period of time from the School District’s receipt of the written request. The parent/eligible student shall be given advance notice of the date, place and time of the hearing. The Superintendent shall designate an individual to conduct the hearing. This individual may be an employee of the School District so long as he/she does not have a direct interest in the outcome of the hearing. The parent/eligible student shall be afforded a full and fair opportunity to present evidence relevant to the issues raised and may be assisted or represented by individuals of his/her choice at his/her own expense, including an attorney.
4. The School District shall make its decision in writing within a reasonable period of time. The decision of the school must be based solely on the evidence presented at the hearing, and shall include a summary of the evidence and the reasons for the decision.
5. If, as a result of the hearing, the School District decides that the information is inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student, it shall amend the education records of the student accordingly and so inform the parent/eligible student in writing.
6. If, as a result of the hearing, the School District decides that the information is not inaccurate, misleading or otherwise in violation of the privacy rights of the student, it shall inform the parent/eligible student of their right to include a statement in the student’s education record about the contested information and/or setting forth any reasons for disagreeing with the decision of the School District.
7. Any statement placed in the student’s education record under the preceding paragraph shall be maintained with the contested part of the record for as long as the record is maintained by the School District. If the School District discloses the contested portion of the record to any party, it shall also disclose the statement.

F. Disclosure of Education Records
All disclosures of education records will be made in compliance with federal and state statutes and regulations. The School District will not disclose any personally identifiable information from the education records of a student without the prior written consent of the parent/eligible student unless such disclosure is otherwise allowed by federal and/or state statutes or regulations. The written consent shall include a specification of the records that may be disclosed, the purpose(s) of the disclosure(s), and the identity of the party or class of parties to whom the disclosure(s) may be made.
There are several exceptions to the requirement to obtain prior written consent before disclosing
education records as follows:
1. Directory Information. The School District may make directory information (as described in Section A) public at its discretion unless a parent/eligible student has notified the Superintendent in writing by September 15th of the school year or within thirty (30) days of enrollment, whichever is later, that the parent/eligible student refuses to let the School District designate as directory information any or all of those types of information. This opt-out shall remain in effect until the following school year, unless the parent or eligible student rescinds it earlier, or unless the student no longer attends the School District, in which case the opt-out will remain in effect unless it is rescinded.
Absent an opt-out, the School District may disclose directory information about former students without the consent of the parent/eligible student.
2. Military Recruiters/Institutions of Higher Education. Military recruiters and institutions of higher education are entitled to receive the names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary students and the School District must comply with any such request, provided that parents have been notified of their right to request that this information not be released without their prior written consent. Parents and secondary school students who do not want the School District to disclose this information must notify the Superintendent in writing by September 15th or within thirty (30) days of enrollment, whichever is later.
3. School Officials with Legitimate Educational Interests. Education records (and personally identifiable information from an education record) may be disclosed to school officials with a “legitimate educational interest.” A school official has a legitimate educational interest if he/she needs to review an education record (or to receive personally identifiable information from an education record) in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility. School officials include persons employed by the School District (or the School District’s school administrative unit) as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (such as guidance, health or medical staff and the School District’s designated law enforcement personnel, if any); members of the School Board; persons or companies with whom the School District or school administrative unit has contracted to provide specific services (such as attorneys, auditors, medical consultants, evaluators, experts, or therapists); and volunteers who are under the direct control of the School District with regard to education records.
4. Other Schools. The School District sends student education records to schools, school systems, or institutions of postsecondary education where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled, if the school, school system, or institution of secondary education has requested the records and so long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer, Such records shall include, but are not limited to, grades, report cards, disciplinary records, attendance records, special education records and health records.
5. Health or Safety Emergency. In accordance with federal regulations, the School District may disclose education records in a health or safety emergency without prior written consent to any person whose knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals.
6. Other Entities/Individuals. Education records may be disclosed to other governmental entities and individuals as specifically permitted by FERPA and the accompanying regulations.

G. Request/Disclosure Record
1. The School District will maintain a record of requests for and disclosures of personally identifiable information from the education records of a student.
2. Such records do not include: (a) disclosures to the parents/eligible student; (b) disclosures made pursuant to written consent of the parents/eligible student; (c) disclosures to school officials with legitimate educational interests in the record; (d) disclosures of directory information; (e) disclosures to the person who provided or created the record; (f) disclosures pursuant to a subpoena in certain law enforcement proceedings as described 34 C.F.R. § 99.31(a)(9)(ii)(A) and (B) if the court or agency issuing the subpoena ordered that the existence or contents of the request for disclosure remain confidential; or (g) disclosures pursuant to ex parte orders obtained by the U.S. Attorney General (or certain designees) concerning investigations or prosecutions of offenses listed in 18 U.S.C. § 2332(g)(5)(B) or acts of domestic or international terrorism as defined in 18 U.S.C. § 2332.
3. The record will include the party requesting the information and the “legitimate interest” the party has in the information. In the case of state and local educational authorities, and federal officials and agencies identified in the FERPA regulations, the record must specify that the records may be subject to further disclosure by these authorities, officials and agencies without consent.
4. When disclosures are made under the exception for health or safety emergencies, the record must include the “articulable and significant threat to the health or safety of a student or other individuals that formed the basis of the disclosure” and the parties to whom the information was disclosed.

H. Waiver of Confidentiality Rights
A parent/eligible student may waive any of his/her rights regarding confidentiality of education records, but any such waiver must be in writing and signed by the parent/eligible student. The school may not require that a parent/eligible student waive his or her rights. Any waiver may be revoked, but such revocation shall not apply to any actions taken by the School District prior to the revocation being received. If a parent executes a waiver, that waiver may be revoked by the student any time after he/she becomes an eligible student.

I. Fees for Copying Records
There shall be no charge to search for or retrieve education records of a student. The School District shall provide copies of education records to parents/eligible students upon request, subject to reasonable limitations. The school district may charge a fee for actual costs for producing photocopies of records. Parents/eligible students who are unable to pay such fees will not be denied access to education records.

J. Maintenance and Destruction of Education Records
The School District shall maintain education records as required by federal and state statutes and regulations.
1. Records shall be maintained in paper and/or electronic form by personnel who are knowledgeable about the applicable confidentiality and record retention requirements. All records shall be safeguarded from unauthorized access. Student records must be kept in fireproof storage at the school or a duplicate set must be kept off-site.
2. The School District shall not destroy any education record if there is any outstanding request to inspect or review such records.
3. Records of access to education records shall be retained as long as the records themselves.
4. The School District shall inform parents of students who have received special education services when education records are no longer needed to provide educational services to the student or to demonstrate that the school has provided the student with a free appropriate public education as required by law. At that point, the records may be turned over to parents/eligible student upon their request, or destroyed in accordance with the parent’s request or School District procedures.

K. Complaints
The United States Department of Education maintains an office that handles complaints about alleged violations of FERPA by local school districts. Complaints regarding violations of rights accorded parents/eligible students may be submitted in writing to:
Family Policy Compliance Office
Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20202-5901

Legal References: 20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 C.F.R. Part 99 (as amended),  20 U.S.C. § 7908,  RSA 189:1-e, 193-D:8, 194:31-a,  N.H. Code of Administrative Rules Ed 1119

Revised: January 12, 2010

ASD File: JRA-E
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
SAU #15
90 Farmer Road
Hooksett, NH 03106
ANNUAL NOTICE OF STUDENT EDUCATION RECORDS AND INFORMATION RIGHTS

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (“FERPA”) provides certain rights to parents and eligible students with respect to the student’s education records.

A. Definitions.
1. “Parent” means a parent of a student and includes a natural parent, a guardian, or an individual acting as a parent in the absence of a parent or guardian.
2. “Eligible Student” means a student who has reached 18 years of age or who is attending an institution of postsecondary education. Generally, once a student becomes an eligible student, rights under FERPA transfer from the parents to the eligible student. The School District may, however, continue to disclose education records to a parent without prior written consent if the student qualifies as a dependent under the Internal Revenue Code.

B. Inspection of Records
Parents/eligible students may inspect and review the student’s education records within 45 days of making a request, or before an IEP Team meeting or due process hearing. Such requests must be submitted to the Superintendent or building administrator in writing and must identify the record(s) to be inspected. The Superintendent or building administrator will notify the parent/eligible student of the time and place where the record(s) may be inspected in the presence of school staff. Parents/eligible students may obtain copies of education records. The school district may charge a fee for actual costs for producing photocopies of records.

C. Amendment of Records
Parents/eligible students may ask the School District to amend education records they believe are inaccurate, misleading or in violation of the student’s right to privacy. Such requests must be submitted to the Superintendent or building administrator in writing, clearly identify the part of the record they want changed and how they want it changed, and specify why it is inaccurate or misleading or in violation of the student’s right of privacy. If the Superintendent or building administrator decides not to amend the record as requested, the parent/eligible student will be notified of the decision, their right to request a hearing and information about the hearing process.

D. Disclosure of Records
The School District must obtain a parent/eligible student’s written consent prior to disclosure of personally identifiable information in education records except in circumstances permitted by law or regulations as summarized below.
1. Directory Information
The School District designates the following student information as directory information that may be made public at its discretion: name, participation and grade level of students in officially recognized activities and sports, height and weight of student athletes, dates of attendance in the school district, honors and awards received, and photographs and videos relating to student participation in school activities open to the public. Parents/eligible students who do not want the School District to disclose directory information must notify the Superintendent in writing by September 15th of the school year or within thirty (30) days of enrollment, whichever is later. This opt-out shall remain in effect until the following school year, unless the parent or eligible student rescinds it earlier, or unless the student no longer attends the School District, in which case the opt-out will remain in effect unless it is rescinded.
Absent an opt-out, the School District may disclose directory information about former students without the consent of the parent/eligible student.
2. Military Recruiters/Institutions of Higher Education
Military recruiters and institutions of higher education are entitled to receive the names, addresses and telephone numbers of secondary students and the School District must comply with any such request, provided that parents have been notified that they and secondary school students have the right to request that this information not be released without their prior written consent. Parents/students who do not want the School District to disclose this information without their prior written consent must notify the Superintendent in writing by September 15th or within thirty (30) days of enrollment, whichever is later.
3. School Officials with Legitimate Educational Interests
Education records (and personally identifiable information from an education record) may be disclosed to school officials with a “legitimate educational interest.” A school official has a legitimate educational interest if he/she needs to review an education record (or to receive personally identifiable information from an education record) in order to fulfill his/her professional responsibility. School officials include persons employed by the School District (or the School District’s school administrative unit) as an administrator, supervisor, instructor or support staff member (such as guidance, health or medical staff and the district’s law enforcement personnel, if any); members of the School Board ; persons or companies with whom the School District or school administrative unit has contracted to provide specific services (such as attorneys, auditors, medical consultants, evaluators, experts, or therapists); and volunteers who are under the direct control of the School District with regard to education records.
4. Health or Safety Emergencies
In accordance with federal regulations, the School District may disclose education records in a health or safety emergency to any person whose knowledge of the information is necessary to protect the health or safety of the student or other individuals without prior written consent.
5. Other Schools
The School District sends student education records to schools, school systems, or institutions of postsecondary education where the student seeks or intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled, if the school, school system, or institution of postsecondary education has requested the records and so long as the disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or transfer. Such records shall include, but are not limited to, grades, report cards, disciplinary records, attendance records, special education records and health records.
6. Other Entities/Individuals
Education records may be disclosed to other entities and individuals as specifically permitted by law. Parents/eligible students may obtain information about other exceptions to the written consent requirement by request to the Superintendent or building administrator.

D. Complaints Regarding School District Compliance with FERPA
Parents/eligible students who believe that the School District has not complied with the requirements of FERPA have the right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education. The office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901

Revised: January 12, 2010

ASD File: JKAA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
USE OF CHILD RESTRAINTS AND SECLUSION

Auburn School District hereby authorizes school officials to use restraint to ensure the immediate physical safety of persons when there is a substantial and imminent risk of serious bodily harm to the child or others, and then only when other interventions have failed or have been deemed inappropriate, and in a manner consistent with state law and regulations.

The Superintendent of Schools shall develop procedures for the use of child restraint and seclusion.

For purpose of this policy and any accompanying procedures, the term “restraint” means any bodily physical restriction, mechanical devices, or any device that immobilizes a person or restricts the freedom of movement of the torso, head, arms, or legs. It includes mechanical restraints, physical restraints, and medication restraint used to control behavior in an emergency or any involuntary medication.

Restraint shall not include the following:

• A brief touching or holding to calm, comfort, encourage, or guide a child, so long as there is no limitation on the child’s freedom of movement.
• The temporary holding of the hand, wrist, arm, shoulder, or back for the purpose of inducing a child to stand, if necessary, and then walk to a safe location, so long as the child is in an upright position and moving toward a safe location.
• Physical devices, such as orthopedically prescribed appliances, surgical dressings and bandages and supportive body bands, or other physical holding when necessary for routine medical treatment purposes, or when used to provide support for the achievement of functional body position or proper balance or to protect a person from falling out of bed, or to permit a child to participate in activities without the risk of physical harm.
• The use of seat belts, safety belts, or similar passenger restraints during transportation of a child in a motor vehicle.
• The use of force by a person to defend himself or herself or a third person from what the actor reasonably believes to be the imminent use of unlawful force by a child, when the actor uses a degree of such force which he or she reasonably believes to be necessary for such purpose and the actor does not immobilize a child or restrict the freedom of movement of the torso, head, arms, or legs of any child.

School staff shall not use physical restraint except to ensure the immediate physical safety of person when there is a substantial and imminent risk of serious bodily harm to the child or others.

For purpose of this policy and any accompanying procedures, the term “seclusion” means the involuntary placement of a child alone in a place where no other person is present and from which the particular child is unable to exit, either due to physical manipulation by a person, lock, or other mechanical device or barrier.

Seclusion shall not include:

• The voluntary separation of a child from a stressful environment for the purpose of allowing the child to regain self-control, when such separation is to an area which a child is able to leave.
• Circumstances in which there is no physical barrier between the child and any other person or the child is physically able to leave the place.

 School staff shall not use seclusion except when a child’s behavior poses a substantial and imminent risk of physical harm.

School officials shall not use or threaten to use any dangerous restraint techniques or containment, any inappropriate aversive behavioral interventions, any medication restraints, or any mechanical restraints except as permitted for transporting students.

Physical restraint or seclusion shall be used only by trained personnel and only after other approaches to the control of behavior have been attempted and been unsuccessful or are reasonably believed to be unlikely to succeed based on the student’s past history.

In the event of a physical restraint, seclusion, or intentional physical contact with students who are actively combative, assaultive, or self injurious, school officials shall comply with all state-mandated notification and record keeping requirements.

Reference: JKAA-R – Procedures on Use of Child Restraint and Seclusion

Legal References:RSA 126-U:1 to 1

Adopted: November 9, 2010
Revised:   June 9, 2015

ASD File: JKA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
CORPORAL PUNISHMENT

Corporal punishment being defined as inflicting physical harm upon a student in order to punish him/her for misconduct.
No teacher, administrator, student, or other person will subject a student to corporal punishment or condone the use of corporal punishment by any person under his/her supervision.
Physical restraint is authorized when needed to protect the safety of the individual student and/or other students and employees. Documentation of any incident requiring such restraint will be given to the Principal.
Provisions for the use of physical restraint, medical restraint and/or mechanical restraint are established in Board Policy JKAA.

Legal Reference:  RSA 627:6, II

Adopted: November 9, 1976
Adopted: June 12, 2001
Revised: November 9, 2010

ASD File: JKB
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
DETENTION OF STUDENTS

A school administrator or teacher may detain a student for disciplinary reasons during school hours. Further, a school administrator or teacher may detain a student for disciplinary reasons after school hours, provided the parent and/or guardian has been notified of the detention and in the case of bus students, arrangements have been made for the student’s transportation home.

Parents and/or guardians will be asked to arrange for the transportation of the detained student.

Adopted: June 12, 2001

ASD File: JLA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT INSURANCE PROGRAM

The Auburn School Board makes available a student accident policy, but the student’s parents must pay for the policy if the coverage is taken. The Auburn School District does not provide student accident coverage.

Adopted: June 12, 2001

ASD File: JLC
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

The Board may appoint a school nurse to function in the school health program and to provide school health services. A school nurse shall be a registered professional nurse licensed in New Hampshire. The Board may employ or contract with a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) to work under the direct supervision of the school Registered Nurse (RN).

Responsibilities of the school nurse include, but are not limited to: providing direct health care to students and staff; providing leadership for the provision of health services; promoting a healthy school environment; promoting health; serving in a leadership role for health policies and programs; and serving as a liaison between school personnel, family, community, and health care providers. Additionally, the school nurse is responsible for developing procedures to address and meet special physical health needs of students. Such procedures may be developed and implemented on a case-by-case basis.

All injuries or illnesses occurring during the school day are to be reported to the school nurse or the building principal. Students attending school during the extended day, night, or summer school programs, or any other time when the school nurse is not in the building, are to report to the supervising adult. The school nurse, principal or designee will notify parents/guardians before a student who is injured or ill is permitted to go home. Students will not be allowed to leave school without first notifying either the school nurse or principal of his/her injury or illness. Additionally, parent/guardian notification and authorization is necessary before any student will be released from school due to injury or illness.

Emergency medical care will be provided pursuant to the guidelines of Board Policy EBBC/JLCE.

Any pupil who is required to take prescribed medication during the school day will do so consistent with the provisions of Department of Education Rule 311.02.

In addition to the provisions of this policy, the school nurse is responsible for the oversight of other school services, including but not limited to: assessing and responding to student health needs, maintaining accurate health records, screening for vision, hearing and BMI according to national recommendations, participating on 504 and IEP teams (if requested), health promotion, disease and injury prevention initiatives, student wellness, and other responsibilities and services as dictated by law or Board policy.

Legal References: RSA 200:27, RSA 200:29, RSA 200:31,RSA 326-B, NH Admin Rules, Sec. Ed 306.12(b), and Sec. Ed 311

Adopted: October 23, 2001
Adopted: March 8, 2004
Adopted: May 24, 2005 and
Revised: November 10, 2008

ASD File: JLCA
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS OF STUDENTS

Each child must have a complete physical examination within a one-year period before entry into school. The Auburn School Board requires a complete medical examination by a licensed professional one-year prior to entrance into sixth grade.

However, no medical examination shall be required of a child whose parent or guardian objects thereto in writing on the grounds such medical examination is contrary to his/her religious tenets and teachings.

Parents/guardians of students transferring to the Auburn School District must present proof of meeting the physical examination requirement within thirty days of entrance. Immunizations must meet state requirements on the first day of attendance. Failure to comply with this provision may result in exclusion from school for the child.

A child shall be exempted from the above immunization requirements if he/she presents evidence from his/her health care provider that immunization will be detrimental to his/her health. A child shall be excused from immunization for religious reasons upon the signing of a notarized form by the parent/guardian stating that the child has not been immunized because of religious beliefs.

A student must have an up-to-date physical to participate in the athletic program. The physical exam done previously on entering sixth grade will suffice. A new health history form must be filled out and signed by the parent/guardian every time a student tries out for a sport, if there is a change from the said physical, a new physical may be required before the child can continue to try out.

Any injured student excused from athletic practice for three or more days while under a health care provider’s care must provide written authorization from a health care provider to the coach to resume practice.

No child shall be excused from regular physical education except on the written notice of a duly licensed health care provider or on the written request of the parents/guardians, subject to board approval, in which case an alternative program shall be provided. Temporary excuses on a day-to-day basis may be granted by the teacher upon the request of the parents/guardians.

Parent Notification – Certain Circumstances
If the Auburn School District utilizes federal money to perform physical examinations or screenings on students, the District will annually notify parents/guardians of such physical examination or screening, except for vision, hearing, or scoliosis.

Regulatory and Statutory References:  Ed. 306, RSA 141-C:20-c, Immunization Exemptions, RSA 200:32, Physical Examination of Pupils, RSA 200:38, Control and Prevention of Communicable Diseases; Duties of School Nurse,  No Child Left Behind, Title II, Sec 1061

Adopted: October 23, 2001
Adopted: October 6, 2003
Adopted: March 8, 2004
Adopted: December 13, 2004

ASD File: JLCB
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
IMMUNIZATIONS OF STUDENTS

No child shall be admitted or enrolled in the Auburn School District unless they are in compliance with the immunization requirements of the State of New Hampshire. Failure to comply with this provision may result in exclusion from school for the child.

The Principal will notify parents of this requirement at the earliest possible date, so that the necessary plans can be made with the primary health care provider or other medical resources to accomplish this standard prior to a child being admitted to school.

A child shall be exempted from the above immunization requirements if he/she presents evidence from his/her health care provider that immunization will be detrimental to his/her health. A child shall be excused from immunization for religious reasons, upon the signing of a form by the parent or guardian stating that the child has not been immunized because of religious beliefs.

Legal References:
RSA 141-C:20-c, Exemptions, RSA 200:38, Control and Prevention of Communicable Diseases; Duties of School Nurse, NH Code of Administrative Rules, Section Ed. 311.0, Immunization Program

Adopted: October 23, 2001
Adopted: March 8, 2004
Adopted: May 24, 2005
Revised: January 10, 2023

ASD FILE: JLCC-R
AUBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT
HEAD LICE / PEDICULOSIS

The Auburn School District will carry out the provisions of New Hampshire Statutes RSA 200:32, RSA 200:38, and RSA 200:39.

RSA 200:32 Physical Examination of Pupils.
There shall be a complete physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner of each child prior to or upon first entry into the public school system and thereafter as often as deemed necessary by the local school authority. The result of the child’s physical examination shall be presented to the local school officials on a form provided by the local school authorities. No physical examination shall be required of a child whose parent or guardian objects thereto in writing on the grounds that such physical examination is contrary to the child’s religious tenets and teachings.

RSA 200:38 Control and Prevention of Communicable Diseases; Duties of School Nurse.
I. Each school nurse shall ensure that:
a. All children shall be immunized prior to school entrance in accordance with RSA 141-C:20-a.
b. All children shall have a complete physical examination prior to school entrance in accordance with RSA 200:32.
II. If the provisions of paragraph I are not met, each school nurse shall be responsible for informing school administrators of the noncompliance and for assisting with meeting such requirements, unless the child is exempt under RSA 141-C:20-c.

RSA 200:39 Exclusion from School.
Whenever any student exhibits symptoms of contagion or is a hazard to himself/herself or others, he/she shall be excluded from the classroom and his/her parents or guardians shall be notified as soon as possible.

Legal References:
RSA 200:32, Physical Examination of Pupils, RSA 200:38, Control and Prevention of Communicable Diseases, Duties of School Nurse, RSA 200:39, Exclusion from School

Adopted: July 11, 1985
Adopted: October 23, 2001
Adopted: May 24, 2005
Revised: January 14, 2020