JoAnn Ruggiero, RN
School Nurse
631-285-8507 jruggiero@mccsd.net
When to Keep Your child At Home:
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Vomiting within the last 24 hours
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Diarrhea within the last 24 hours
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Temperature of 100 or higher within the last 24 hours without anti-fever medication
Your Child Should Look and Behave like Him/Herself for 24 to 48 Hours Before Returning To School. Why?
If your child sees his/her primary care provider or other health care practitioner and misses school, please submit a note indicating reason for absence.
NYS Requirements for Administration of Medication for a Child during School Hours
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Medications may be administered in school only in compliance with New York State Education Department regulations
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Medications will only be given with an original written order from a doctor including his/her orginal signature, stamp and written permission from the parent/guardian of the student
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The physician's order can be on a presciption, however it is recommended he/she complete the School District's Medication Administration Form. The physician's order must include:
1. Information regarding the drug, such as its usage and possible side effects
2. Dosage, frequency, and route of administration
3. Physician's name, address, telephone number and license number
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The medication must be in its original container bearing the pharmacy label
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The medication will be kept in the Health Office in a locked cabinet
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Only medication delivered to the School Nurse by the parent/guardian will be accepted
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all medication must be picked up at the Nurse's Office prior to the last day of school
If you have any additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
