Index:
WELCOME TO OUR DISTRICT!
BOARD OF EDUCATION
INVOLVEMENT AND PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
DISTRICT DIGITAL INFORMATION
FOOD SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY
WEATHER AND SCHOOL EMERGENCIES
HEALTH AND MEDICATION REQUIREMENTS
Welcome to our District!
We are pleased that your child will be joining our approximately 7,000 students and 1,000 employees as a Yorkville Fox this school year. The 11 schools within District 115 are located approximately 50 miles southwest of Chicago in Kendall County with district borders extending into Grundy and Kane counties. We are a strong community of dedicated students, talented employees, passionate residents, and supportive business partners who, through education, work together to enrich society. We believe that all students must have access to high quality content and instruction, and students and teachers must be provided with the necessary tools, infrastructure, and systems to support current and future learning environments. We are moving from a xed traditional learning model to a technology-rich learning model in which teaching and learning revolve around student-centered activities to support increased collaboration, creativity, analysis, and critical thinking. With more than 22,000 residents, Yorkville is no longer considered a small-town. However, the school district continues to maintain a close-knit community feel while providing students with opportunities to graduate well prepared for both college and career opportunities.
The district is governed by a seven-member volunteer Board of Education, whose members are elected to four year terms. The school board, working in partnership with district employees, students, parents and community members, establish a Yorkville CUSD 115 Strategic Plan to guide our e orts. Five committees help to de ne our progress and growth: Learning and Instruction, Personnel, Finance and Infrastructure, Community Outreach, and Policy. The district’s plan includes the assessment of the district’s facilities, enrollment, projections, and educational programming to determine how to most e ectively support the best practices in teaching and learning. We are excited about our journey; a path that is sure to be lled with great wonder, opportunity, excitement, and success for our school community.
We have new opportunities to pursue excellence in learning, purposeful collaboration, a targeted focus on results, and high levels of excellence. We are happy to welcome you to this amazing district!
Board of Education
Meeting Quick Facts
Locations: Board of Education Regular Meetings
Yorkville District O ce
800 Game Farm Rd, Yorkville IL, 60560
Board of Education Committee Meetings
Yorkville High School
797 Game Farm Road, Yorkville IL, 60560
Library (enter Doors 27/28)
Schedule & agendas available at www.y115.org/boardofeducation.
Committee Meetings:
•Typically held the second Monday of each month
•Meetings are held as Committee of the Whole at 5:30 p.m.
•Public comment is allowed and limited to 3 minutes
•Formal votes are typically not taken
Regular Meetings:
•Typically held the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
•Meetings are attended by the full Board of Education and district and administrative personnel
•An opportunity for public comments are scheduled on the agenda
•Formal votes are taken
The meeting schedule is sometimes altered to avoid conflicts such as legal holidays or school vacations or to allow for special meetings.
See the website for speci c dates and times: www.y115.org/boardofeducation.
Contact Information: Manager of the Superintendent's O ce & Board of Education Executive Assistant
Email: canderson@y115.org
Phone: (630) 553-4382
Questions about the Board of Education, its role and the operation of the school district may be directed to the superintendent or members of the board. Contact information can be found online at www.y115.org
-William Butler Yeats
Board of Education
In Illinois, public education is the state’s constitutional responsibility. The state delegates to local school boards the authority to govern school districts within the parameters set by state law. Boards of Education consist of seven school district residents elected to serve four-year terms without pay. Although the board is politically responsible to district voters, it is legally responsible to the state.
What is the Board’s role?
- Establish the vision and goals of the district
- Employ and evaluate, through policy, the district’s superintendent of schools
- Provide the resources necessary to pursue its goals according to its policies
- Monitor district performance to ensure that results are consistent with goals and policies
What training do Board members receive?
- Board members are required to complete training on professional development leadership, school nance, the Open Meetings Act, and evaluations.
- The board also conducts periodic self-evaluations with a goal of continuous improvement
- Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
What are the Board’s primary duties?
- Evaluate the superintendent
- Implement policies that help improve the work of the district and its schools
- Adopt and maintain an annual budget that is aligned with the vision of the district
- Serve as leaders and representatives of the community and as advocates for students and the district
How are Board Meetings conducted?
- Each meeting follows an agenda, which establishes a sequence of events for the meetings. The meeting is conducted by the board president based on a combination of board policy, Robert’s Rules of Order, common sense, and courtesy. Meetings vary in duration depending on the contents of the agenda.
Are Board of Education meetings open to the public?
Generally, board meetings are open to the public. By law, all board discussion and deliberations must be conducted in public except for certain matters including speci ed personnel, negotiations, and a few other speci c legal matters, that may be discussed in closed session. However, all o cial board action (voting) must occur in public. Note: The board cannot take action on an item that is not on the agenda.
Individual board members may request that items be added to the board agenda. However, the agenda is set at the discretion of the board president, in partnership with the superintendent.
Public Involvement at Board Meetings
Are District 115 residents allowed to comment during the meeting?
There are speci c times noted on the agenda when public comments are received. Comments are not restricted to items on the agenda, however, not all comments are appropriate for open session. Public comment is limited to 3 minutes.
Will the board answer questions during public comment?
Typically, members of the board do not engage in dialogue with the public during its meetings. If the question is in regard to an item on the agenda, the board may answer the question while that agenda item is being discussed. The board may also direct administration to follow-up on individual questions outside of the board meeting.
Will the board resolve the concerns brought before it was at the meeting?
The board can rarely be expected to act immediately on an issue brought before it for the rst time. Even with more familiar issues, the board takes action only a er it thoroughly examines all aspects of a matter. Individuals may, however, expect the board to act as promptly as circumstances allow, and notify them when it arrives at a decision.
What is the proper procedure to address the Board of Education?
- A er being recognized to speak, the individual may approach the podium.
- Individuals addressing the board should state their names, along with the organizations, if any, that they represent.
- Comments may be limited to three (3) minutes per person, per board policy 2:230. Written comments may be given to the Secretary to the Board of Education for distribution to members of the board.
- The president of the board maintains order during the meeting and calls an end to comments and discussion when appropriate.
Involvement & Partnership Opportunities
Career Days
Get Involved!
Please contact the representatives of these organizations for further details on how to become more involved in Yorkville CUSD 115. General questions regarding volunteer opportunities can be directed to Brent Edwards, Director of Communications at jbedwards@y115.org.
Yorkville High School and Yorkville Middle School host career days during the school year. Area professionals participate by sta ng a table at the event at which they share information about their careers, as well as their passion and enthusiasm for their professions, with District 115 students.
Participation: By application
Contact: yhs@y115.org | yms@y115.org
Structure: The high school and middle school career days are held during the school day in the fall.
Field Experience Partners
Local business owners partner with Yorkville High School in order to provide students with relevant work/career experiences as part of the Field Experience program. This school-to-career partnership opportunity matches select junior and senior students with businesses in their eld of interest as part of the students semester course o erings.
Participation: By application
Contact: yhs@y115.org | (630) 553-4380
Structure: Businesses are needed in the following career clusters: Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Architecture and Construction, Arts, AV Technology and Communications, Business Management and Administration, Education and Training, Finance, Government and Public Administration, Health Science, Hospitality and Tourism, Human Services, Information Technology, Public Safety, Law, Corrections and Security, Manufacturing, Marketing, Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics.
School Volunteers - Math & Reading
District 115 welcomes volunteers who are interested in assisting students in the subject areas of reading and/or mathematics.
Participation: By appointment
Contact: School Principal or District O ces (y115@y115.org)
Structure: Volunteers need to be available during the school day and may be subject to a background check.
If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.
-Milton Berle
Bilingual Parent Advisory Council (BPAC)
BPAC serves as an advocate for excellence in all programs serving English learners. BPAC provides family support, communication, and information that enables students to become bilingual, bi-literate, and bi-cultural. Council members participate in the planning, operation, and evaluation of the programs; assist with the review of the district’s annual application to the Illinois State Board of Education; and plan and develop family activities and events that celebrate cultural diversity.
Participation: Open Meetings: 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Monthly per school year; plus special events
Structure: Council members include parents of children in the Dual Language/English Learner programs, district, employees, and interested community members.
Website: www.y115.org/BPAC
Parent-Teacher Organization Council (PTOC)
The PTOC brings together the o cers of the district’s eight Parent-Teacher Organizations and the Bilingual Parent Advisory Council to work collaboratively with the district to strengthen the partnership between home and school. The PTOC serves as a venue to enhance two-way communication and support between the district and parents, and just as importantly, between the parent organizations themselves.
Participation: District 115 PTO/BPAC O cers Meetings: 7:00-9:00 p.m. | Quarterly
Structure: All current PTO/BPAC o cers are encouraged to attend.
Website: www.y115.org/PTOC
Citizens Advisory Council (CAC)
The mission of the CAC is to improve the education of the area’s children, youth, and adults by advising the superintendent of educational and other issues facing the district. The goals of the CAC are to study and discuss public education issues/concerns and to report the results of its activities to the district administration; advise district administration regarding district policies; and facilitate cooperation and communication in educational a airs between the schools/district and the community.
Participation: By application Meetings: 6:00-8:00 p.m. | Monthly | 8x per year
Structure: Council members include parents and community members who reside within the District 115 boundaries.
Website: www.y115.org/CAC
Superintendent’s Student Advisory Council (SSAC)
The SSAC consists of a group of students in grades 10-12 who keep the superintendent apprised of issues related to the school’s education, climate, and facilities. The council aims to increase communication between the students, administration, and the Board of Education and to serve as an avenue to include studentvoice in district-level decisions.
Participation: By application and/or Invitation Meetings: During the school day | 6x per year
Structure: Student composition on the high school council is structured to match the demographics of the school to ensure representation from various subgroups.
Website: www.y115.org/SSAC
Food Service & Wellness Committee
The Food Service and Wellness Committee advocates in the best interests of students, employees, and parents regarding the district’s food service and wellness programs. This committee’s responsibilities include a review of the district’s food service and wellness policies, and feedback to improve the food service experience for students and employees.
Participation: Upon Request (email:y115@y115.org)
Meetings: During the school day | 3x per school year
Structure: Committee members include district employees, food service employees, parents, and community members.
Website: www.y115.org/foodservicecommittee
Parents & Teachers Talking Together Committee (PT3)
PT3 promotes excellence in special education by empowering families and employees to identify and meet the diverse needs of each student. PT3 members collaborate with, and o er continuing education for, parents and employees to support ongoing communication, enhance student development through community partnerships, raise awareness and acceptance of the community’s diverse needs, and provide students access and integration into general education classes. PT3 increases transparency of special education classes. PT3 increases transparency of special education services by promoting awareness of school programs, recognizing accomplishments, identifying future needs, and fostering collaboration as a means to develop trust and understanding between parents and educators.
Participation: Open Meetings: Evenings | Monthly Structure: Committee members include district parents, especially those whose students receive special education and/or 504 services.
Website: www.y115.org/PT3
Transportation Committee
The Transportation Committee advocates in the best interests of students, employees, and parents regarding the district’s transportation services. Committee responsibilities include a review of the district’s transportation policies and feedback to improve the transportation experience for students.
Participation: Upon Request (email: y115@y115.org)
Meetings: During the school day | 3x per school year
Structure: Committee members include district employees, transportation company employees, parents and community members.
Website: www.y115.org/transportationcommittee
Yorkville Educational Foundation (YEF)
The Yorkville Educational Foundation is an independent, non-pro t organization dedicated to excellence in education in District 115. The YEF board members foster partnerships between local businesses, the community, and schools; promote a collaborative structure to develop new resources for students and teachers; and take action to build and grow a strong educational support system. Through fundraising and innovative initiatives, the foundation inspires excellence, celebrates achievement and nurtures potential district-wide.
Participation: By application & Election Meetings: 6:00-7:30 p.m. (monthly)
Structure: Board members include district parents, community members, alumni, area business owners, and others who have an interest in supporting Yorkville CUSD 115.
Website: www.yef115.org
Transportation Services
Bus concerns should generally be directed to Septran at (630) 553-0435. In the event issues are not resolved successfully, parents/guardians may contact their child’s building principal.
Transportation is o ered as an option to students whose:
•Homes are farther than 1.5 miles from their school, or walking route to school is considered hazardous (as de ned by state guidelines).
Timeline
Bus route information will be available through the district’s secure online parent information portal, ParentVUE in August. Please refer to the district website calendar for updates.
Bus routes are developed using information from student registration forms. The sooner registration information is collected from families, the earlier route pick up/drop o locations and times can be nalized.
Transportation To/From a Child Care Provider:
Septran will provide transportation to and/or from a child care provider location (rather than to/from a student’s home or designated bus stop) as long as the pick-up location and drop-o location remain the same Monday through Friday and the child care provider resides within the student’s school attendance boundaries. If the student’s child care provider does not reside within the school’s attendance boundaries, parents/guardians should contact the facility/ provider to see if transportation is provided.
Exceptions to pick-up/drop-o locations are also made when compliance is necessary due to an o cial court order that has been submitted to the district.
Transportation Change Requests
District 115 uses a Transportation Decision Tree to determine which residences within District 115 qualify for busing services and how bus stop locations are determined. Any requests for a change in transportation service for the school year (e.g., day care needs) must be submitted to the district by completing the Transportation Inquiry form. Both the Transportation Decision Tree and the change request form are available on the district website at www.y115.org/transportation.
District 115 maintains a partnership with Septran, Inc. to provide student transportation for qualifying students.
EVERY FOX NEEDS A DEN
District Digital Information
District 115 provides a variety of outlets for community members to receive information, stay informed, and get a real sense of all the great things happening throughout the district.
Food Services
Yorkville CUSD 115 food service program is managed by Whitsons. The district participates in the USDA National School Lunch Program (NSLP). The NSLP is a federally-assisted program that provides nutritionally balanced meals for students each school day. As part of the NSLP, all meals in District 115 meet or exceed the nutrition standards for school meals.
•Lunches are provided every school day at each school. Students in grades 6-12 may also select a la carte items, which are priced separately.
•Breakfast is o ered at the Elementary, Middle School, High School and Yorkville Transition Program levels.
Any changes to the food service program are reflected on the district’s website at www.y115.org
Free and Reduced Meal Prices:
NSLP uses speci c Income Eligibility Guidelines to determine eligibility for free and reduced price meals or free milk for students. Parents/guardians interested in completing an online application to receive meal bene ts for their children, may do so starting August 1. The application is available on the district website at www.y115.org/foodservices.
Meal Accounts:
The primary and preferred method to pay for meals is through the Family Portal online food service payment system (www.familyportal.com), although cash payments are also accepted.
Technology
1:1 A Computer for each student
The district distributes Dell Chromebooks to students on a 1:1 (1 student, 1 device) technology basis. All students grades 3-12 are issued Chromebooks to enhance their classroom learning. Students in grades 1-2 are provided Chromebooks to use in their classrooms, and kindergartners use Chrome tablets while at school. Students use these devices in many di erent ways from researching topics in class, to accessing online courses. The devices are also used to access the many digital resources that the district provides.
The district reviews the need of new Chromebooks on a rotating basis every three to four years, as the devices are leased from a third party. Employees of Yorkville CUSD 115 Technology Department services and repair the devices.
Staying Safe Online
The district monitors all student Google accounts with a monitoring tool that scans Gmail and Google Drive for inappropriate content. This ranges from inappropriate words or conversations to inappropriate images.
As an additional safety measure, the district also uses an education-focused so ware management and web- ltering system to monitor content on the Chromebooks. By using this so ware, the district has the ability to lter and block/unblock websites being accessed on district devices, no matter where in the world the Chromebooks are being used
The district complies with the student data privacy requirements outlined in the Illinois Student Data Privacy Protection (SOPPA). Please search for Mandated Reports - Compensation & SOPPA by visiting y115.org for further information and a list of applications in use by the district.
The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art.
District Policies
Network and computer use in Yorkville CUSD 115 is governed by the following Board of Education policies. The policies are listed in the student handbook and are available online at: https://www.boarddocs.com/il/ycusd115/Board.nsf.
• Bring Your Own Device (BYOD), Policy 6:220
• Access to Electronic Networks, Policy 6:235
CANVAS
-John Lasseter
An educational learning management system that connects digital tools and resources for use by educators, students, and parents
• Personal Technology and Social Media: Usage and Conduct, Policy 5:125
Questions/Comments: District 115 Technology Department helpdesk@y115.org.
GOOGLE CLASSROOM
A web application used by educators to manage assignments, provide feedback, and track a student’s progress.
SEESAW
A student-driven digital portfolio that allows students to independently document what they are learning at school.
Weather & Emergencies
Parent/Guardian Preparation
District sta and students, in partnership with local re and law enforcement o cials, prepare, practice, and perform as trained for various situations including weather issues and emergencies during school.
Pre-plan for Child Care
Since situations that result in school closings or evacuations o en occur suddenly, parents/guardians are urged to pre-plan for the care of their children for when such a situation occurs.
It is important that children know where to go or what to do if a parent/guardian is not at home during the school day. If an evacuation occurs, a student will only be released to his/her legal guardians, or the authorized individuals in the child’s emergency information that is on le with the school.
Update Contact Information
Emergency information is distributed through the district’s mass noti cation phone/email/text system. Therefore, parents/guardians should update their contact information if it has changed since the beginning of the school year. Also, ensure the district’s outreach email address (noreply@y115.org) is unblocked by your email provider so you will receive any emergency messages sent to you.
Keep in mind that messages may be sent to the primary number at various times of day (including early morning for many weather-related school closings, during the workday, or in the evening). Parents should choose their “primary” contact numbers accordingly.
When an emergency occurs in our schools, we want to assure you that District 115 is prepared. With the help of emergency responders, we maintain an emergency plan that assists us in responding to various situations. As part of our plan, we need your cooperation and assistance and ask that you please follow the guidelines in this document. We thank you for your cooperation before, during, and a er a situation occurs to help us keep your children safe while they are in our care.
Evening/Overnight Weather Events
Parent Emergency Procedures
The superintendent may decide to close school, institute an all-district e-learning day or alter the regular schedule due to dangerous weather conditions or other emergencies.
The decision to close school campuses is made as soon as feasibly possible to provide district families time to prepare for the schedule change.
Full-day School Closure: Students do not participate in school activities and school facilities are closed.
All-District E-learning Day: Students are expected to participate in their school day virtually. Schedules and guidelines are available on the district website at y115.org/students/school-closing-safetyinformation/district-115-e-learning-plan. School facilities are closed.
Delayed School Arrival/Early Dismissal: Weather events that occur unexpectedly may result in the institution of a delayed school arrival or early dismissal from school. These options are used sparingly as they can cause a great disruption to family and transportation schedules.
The school closure process begins early in the morning (typically at 3:00 a.m.) so that a decision can be made, and public noti ed, by 5:30 a.m. District administrators, and employees personally travel the roads and communicate with the following organizations when gathering information about potential or actual weather events:
> National Weather Service (updated weather forecasts)
> Kendall County and City of Yorkville (road condition reports)
> Yorkville Police Department (road condition reports)
> Illinois Department of Transportation (road condition reports)
> Septran Bus Company (bus preparation status for student transport)
> District 115 Facility Operations Department (road condition reports and updates regarding snow/ice clearing and removal from school parking lots)
> Local/surrounding school districts (information regarding schedule changes)
Family Decision
District 115 is committed to communicating school closings in a timely manner and in the best interests of students and sta . However, the weather is unpredictable and weather conditions may vary greatly in di erent areas of the school district. Parents/Guardians are urged to use their best judgment in determining if road conditions allow for safe travel for their children who walk, drive, or ride buses to school.
Student Preparation
Students are expected to bring their Chromebooks/Chrome tablets and chargers home daily in case the superintendent institutes an all district e-learning day.
School Emergencies
Trust the Plan:
Trust that District 115 employees and emergency responders are prepared and dedicated to ensuring the safety of your child. Annually, they partner with local and national emergency management professionals to review emergency plans and customize them to best t the needs of the district. Employees and students practice these procedures and responses during various drills throughout the year. A primary safety component of the emergency plan requires that plan details only be available to employees and emergency responders.
Don’t Go to the School:
Monitor District Messages (Don’t Call School/Students):
Entrance to the school building and campus will be limited to emergency and school/district personnel only. While your natural instinct during an emergency may be to go to your child’s school to safeguard him/her, please understand that doing so will impede emergency responders. It is vital that school o cials and the re, police, and sheri departments have easy access to school buildings and campuses to manage the situation and give care to students. If a parent happens to be on school grounds when a situation occurs, he/she will not be allowed to take his/her child o campus so the district can properly account for all students.
Watch for messages from the district/school. Do not call the school or district for updates. It is important that phone lines remain open for emergency use. Also, avoid calling/texting students’ cell phones for updates. Sounds from a phone call/text and/or talking during certain lock-down situations can jeopardize the safety of your child as well as classmates and district employees.
Bring an ID to Student Pick-up Location:
If an evacuation occurs, parents/guardians will be noti ed of where to pick-up their children (reuni cation site). Please be sure to bring picture identi cation (e.g. drivers license or state ID). Students will only be released to their legal guardians, or the authorized individuals listed in the child’s emergency information that is on le with the school.
It takes leadership, to improve safety.
-Jackie Stewart
IT’S GREAT TO BE A FOX
Health Requirements
Physicals and Immunizations
Meningococcal Vaccine
Parents/Guardians are urged to discuss any physical or emotional problems that their child may be experiencing with the student’s teacher and/or the school nurse.
Physicals must be dated within one year from the rst day of school and must be completed on the State of Illinois Certi cate of Child Health Examination form (not the Sports Physical Form).
Illinois State Law requires that all students entering grade 6 will be required to receive one dose of the meningococcal vaccine. For all students entering grade 12, a second dose of meningeal vaccine is required (unless the rst dose was given a er the age 16).
Vision
Vision examinations must be completed on a State of Illinois Eye Examination Report form by a licensed ophthalmologist or optometrist.
Beyond the mandated vision requirements, vision screenings are conducted for special education students and students who are new to the district, as well as upon teacher referrals. Nurses who are certi ed in vision screenings administer these screenings during the school day. At the start of the school year, parents/guardians of students who qualify for the screening should notify the school nurse if their child is already under the care of a licensed healthcare professional and wears (or should be wearing) corrective wear such as glasses or contacts, or if they do NOT want their child screened.
Dental
The dental examination must be completed on an Illinois Department of Public Health Proof of School Dental Examination form by May 15 of the current school year. It cannot be completed more than 18 Months prior to the May 15 deadline for students who are currently enrolled in kindergarten or graders 2, 6, Or 9.
Hearing
Beyond the mandated hearing requirements, hearing screenings are conducted for special education Students and students who are new to the district, as well as upon teacher referrals. Hearing screenings Begin at the start of the school year and continue throughout the school year until all mandatory Screenings have been done. At the start of the school year, parents/guardians of students who qualify for The screening should notify the school nurse if their child is already under the care of a licensed Healthcare professional and wears (or should be wearing hearing aids), or if they do NOT want their child Screened. Noti cation is required annually.
Questions?
Please contact the nurse at your child’s school or the district’s Health Services Coordinator at (630) 553-4382, Ext 6267.
Health Examination and Immunizations
Illinois law requires a student’s parents/guardians to present proof that the student received the required health examination and immunizations against and screenings for preventable communicable diseases as required by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Unless an exemption or extension applies, proof of the required health examination and immunizations and screenings must be submitted by October 1. If the required proof is not submitted for a student by October 1, the student will be excluded from school until the required proof of health examination and immunizations and screenings is submitted to the district.
Type
Physicals & Immunizations
No exceptions. Students not in compliance will be excluded from school.
Grade Level Deadline
Early Childhood
Kindergarten
Grade 6
Grade 9
+all students entering an Illinois school for the first time
Kindergarten
Grade 2
Dental
IL State Eye Exam
Grade 6
Grade 9
Kindergarten
+all students entering an Illinois school for the first time
October 1st
May 15th
October 15th
Health & Medication Requirements
Medication
If it is necessary for a student to receive medication during school hours (including over-the-counter medication such as cough drops and herbal supplements), an Authorization and Permission for Administration of Medication form, which includes parent/guardian permission and orders by a licensed healthcare professional, MUST be on le with the health o ce at the student’s school. Forms are available in the health o ce and on the district website. Both sections of the form must be completed before school personnel can dispense any medication.
Medications are to be dropped o to the health o ce by the parent/guardian in the original labeled container from the pharmacy. Students are expected to go to the nurse’s o ce to take their medication.
Emergency Medication
A Request for Self-Administration form must be on le for students to carry with them: Epi-Pens, insulin, insulin pumps, inhalers, and other emergency medications.
Both the Authorization and Permission for Administration of Medication and Request for Self-Administration forms must be submitted to the school’s health o ce by the rst day of attendance. The forms are available on the district website at www.y115.org/health or from the school o ce.
Health Reminders
Illness or Absence
If a student will be absent or tardy, the parent/guardian must call the school o ce before 9:00 a.m. and provide the student’s name, grade, and reason for absence or tardiness. If a student is absent and a call has not been received from a parent/guardian, the school will call the parent/guardian. Please review the Y115 Student Handbook for additional details and information.
Physical Education & Recess
A written excuse from a licensed healthcare professional is required for a student to be excused from physical education classes and/or recess for more than two consecutive days. The notice should explain reason for the excuse and the length of time it is expected to be in e ect. If a restricted or modi ed physical education program is necessary or if a student needs to stay in from recess frequently, a licensed healthcare professional’s recommendation is necessary. If a student is excused from physical education class, he/she will also be excused from recess. Updated information is required each school year.