The school nurse is available one day a week. Certificates of immunization are required of every new student and 7th grader before entrance into school. Students are expected to have a physical examination before entrance into Kindergarten and grades 4 and 7. Examination forms are available on the school website. The nurse maintains individual pupil health records as required by the State of Iowa. An audiologist from Heartland AEA conducts hearing screenings on, Kindergarten, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 grades.
The Iowa Administrative Code 281–41.23(281) states the definition of “individual health plan is the confidential, written, preplanned and ongoing special health service in the education program. It includes assessment, planning, implementation, documentation, evaluation, and an emergency plan. The plan is updated as needed and at least annually. Licensed health personnel develops this written plan with the education team.” The Administrative Code further states before the provision of special health services a written individual health plan is on file [IAC 281–41.23(1)(b)(4)].
The following are public health recommendations when deciding whether or not to send a child to school due to possible illness.