Dear Parent / Guardians:

I hope everyone is having a fantastic and healthy summer.  It is time to think about our upcoming school year. This letter is to help prepare you and your student(s) in regard to your child’s health requirements.

Many students have medical diagnosis, take medications, or need nursing services. New York State and our school have policies and regulations in place for these needs. Following the guidelines below will ensure a quicker response to your child’s needs and help us prepare a safe, healthy environment for them.

ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE PROOF OF IMMUNIZATIONS within 14 days of the first day of school:

• proof of their child’s up-to-date vaccinations, OR
• Provide a valid medical exemption from vaccination.

In order to attend or remain in school, children who are unvaccinated or overdue must receive at least the first dose of all required vaccines within the first 14 days. They also must receive subsequent vaccines in the series within a 14-day period of when they are due to complete the immunization series.

Students in grades 9 through 12 must meet the requirements for all immunizations.

•  The Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis) booster and MenACWY (meningococcal conjugate) vaccines.

Requirements per grade level:

5th Grade

• Heath Exam completed by NYS provider, must be completed on NYS form. Must received within first 30 days of school

6th Grade

• Tdap immunization — must be provided to school within first 14 days of school

7th Grade

• Meningococcal immunizations-must  be provided to school within first 14 days of school
• Health Exam completed by NYS provider, must be completed on NYS form. Must be received within first 30 days of school
• Dental Certificate- completed by parent/ guardian and dental hygienist.

8th Grade

• If the student has not received 1st dose yet, Meningococcal immunizations must  be provided to school within first 14 days of school
• If your child wants to play a sport, a Health Exam must be completed by a NYS provider and must be completed on NYS form.

REQUIRED NYS SCHOOL HEALTH EXAMINATION FORM: https://www.p12.nysed.gov/sss/documents/health-exam-form.pdf

Please refer to the health office link for access  forms and additional information: https://www.libertyk12.org/department-services/health-office/

Medication in School

My child needs to take medication in school

• Please review the schools medication policy Medication Policy.
  No child is allowed to bring a medication to school,  All medications must be brought in by an adult
• Please have the student’s physician complete the Liberty 2024-2025 authorization for administration of medication in school
  • The physician must complete the entirety of this form
  • You must complete the top portion of this form
• if the child is a self carry, Self Carry-Medication 2024-25
  • Physician and parent must ALSO complete the Self-Medication Release form
  • Original  authorization must state self carry

Medical Conditions requiring further documentation

My Child Has Asthma and Needs a Inhaler

• Please review the schools medication policy
• Please have the following completed
  • Asthma Action Plan
  • If your child requires medication please follow above guidelines for medication administration
  • Medication Form 24-25
  • Self Carry-Medication 2024-25

My Child has a Seizure Disorder

• Please have the following completed
  • Seizure Action Plan ( may use what your physician provides) or Seizure Disorder care plan
  • If your child requires medication please follow above guidelines for medication administration Medication Form 2024-25

My Child has a life threatening allergy

• Please complete the following
  • Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan
• If your child requires medication please follow the the approved guidelines for medication administration Medication Form 2024-25

My Child has Diabetes

• Please complete the following
  • Diabetes Medical Management Plan
  • Endocrinologist orders
• If your child requires medication please follow the the approved guidelines for medication administration Medication Form 2024-25

My Child has additional medical needs

• Contact the Health office to discus if further documentation is needed

I hope this checklist will better help both you as the parent and me prepare for your child’s arrival next year. All medical forms must be completed each year, as each medical order is only good for that school year.

If you have any questions or need help obtaining any of the above forms please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

Melissa Funcheon Kolarik, RN
845-292-5400, ext. 2316
845-292-1714- Fax
mfuncheon@libertyk12.org