Medicine at School <back to top>
    The nurses' office does not dispense over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, Tylenol, or antacids; however, high school students are permitted to carry their own medications if the following conditions are met:

• The student must carry a written request from the parent or guardian that the student be allowed to take the medication at school. This applies to prescriptions and over-the-counter medications. The request must specify the name of the student, the medication and the dose time(s) and/or indications.
• The student must register the note with the nurse on the day of the initial dose at school.
• The medication must not be a controlled substance, drug paraphernalia (i.e., syringes), or represent a potential hazard to others. These will be kept locked in the clinic and given to the student at the time of the doses. Students are never allowed to carry a controlled substance.
• Students with asthma who have written authorization to self-administer from his/her parents and physician or other licensed health-care provider may be permitted to possess and use prescribed asthma medication at school or school-related events. The student and parents should see the school nurse or principal if the student has been prescribed asthma medication for use during the school day.
• The medication must be kept in the original container. Parents should ask pharmacies for small containers with prescription labeling if this will be more convenient for carrying. These containers, when properly labeled are accepted.
• Refrigeration will be available in the clinic for medications, when necessary.
• Any medication must be surrendered by the student to the nurse when requested by a school employee.
• Medications will not be sent home with the student without parent authorization.
• Medications left in the clinic will be returned to the student at the end of the school day or treatment period as indicated, unless the nurse is requested to do otherwise.
• Medications left unclaimed at the end of the school year will be destroyed if attempts to return them to the parent/guardian or student are unsuccessful.

Zero Tolerance Policy <back to top>
     The District will strongly enforce its "zero tolerance" policy regarding the possession of any quantity of illegal drugs, alcohol, or illegal inhalants on school property. The use or consumption of these substances prior to arriving at school will not be tolerated. The following offenses will be cause for expulsion:

• Sells gives, or delivers to another person, or possesses, uses, or is under the influence of any amount of:
  • Marijuana or a controlled substance, as defined by Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, or by 21 U.S.C section 801 et seq.; or
  • A dangerous drug, as defined by Chapter 483, Health and Safety Code; or
  • An Alcoholic beverage, as defined by Section 1.04, Alcoholic Beverage Code.
• Engages in conduct that contains the elements of an offense relating to abusable glue, aerosol paint under Health and Safety Code 485.031-485.035, or relating to volatile chemicals under Health and Safety Code Chapter 484.
• Sells, gives, delivers to another person, or possesses what is represented to be, any substance prohibited under school rules of defined by Chapter 482, Health and Safety Code, including fake, or look-alike drugs.

Confidentiality Policy <back to top>
     Confidentiality Policies for student records are on file in the Principal's office, the Special Education Office and the Administration Office.
      Las polizas de confidencialidad des los expedientes de los estudiantes están guardados en la Oficina del Director de la Escuela, la Oficina de Educación Especial y en la Oficina de la Administración.

No qualified handicapped student shall, on the basis of handicap be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any District program or activity, if any part of theprograms and activities receive federal assistance. 29 U.S.C. 794; 34 CFR 104.4 (a)

A "handicapped student" is one who has, or who has a record of having, or who is regarded as having a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activity, such as caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working. A handicapped student is "qualified" if he or she is between the ages of 3 and 21, inclusive. 34 CFR 104.3 (j), (k)

Reported Child Sex Offenders <back to top>
     LISD will communicate with parents about child sex offenders using the following procedures: The District web site will have links to local municipality sites that list registered sex offenders residing within their city limits. The District web site address is http://www.lisd.net/parents/sexoffender.html.

Conduct on School Buses <back to top>
     Please click on the following address to review the LISD Policy for Student Safety: Conduct on School Buses.


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