It is the policy of Micro Enterprise Charter Academy School that no employee may give medication of any nature to a child. An exception will only be made based on the specific recommendation of a physician. In such a case, the following procedure must be followed:

1. A M.E.C.A. Charter School medication permission form must be completed and signed by the physician and parent/guardian, detailing the amount, method, and time schedule the specified medication is to be taken.

2. Each medication is to be in the original container, clearly labeled with pupil’s full name, the physician’s name and phone number, the name of the medication, dosage, schedule, and date of expiration of the prescription.

3. Under no circumstance will a student be allowed to possess or use controlled substances within the school’s jurisdiction, except when administered by a school employee under the conditions described herein. All medications must be brought to the school office.

4. Any change in long-term medication (dosage/time/drug) must be immediately reported to the school. The medication permission form must be updated by the parent/guardian and physician.

5. Whenever possible, parents are encouraged to enlist the physician’s cooperation to work out a schedule which will eliminate the necessity of administering medication at school.

6. Medication authorizations must be renewed for each school year.

7. All medications should be picked up no later than one week after the last day of school, after which the medication will be disposed of.

In addition to prescription drugs, medications could include vitamins, cold pills, Tylenol, aspirin and other over–the-counter preparations. A parent who wants a child to have any medication not covered by an Authorization to Administer Physician-prescribed Medications must come to school and personally dispense the medication to their child. At no time may a student possess on his/her self or belongings any form of medication, either prescribed medications and/or over the counter preparations.

This policy was established to protect your child and the safety of all students. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Please direct any further questions to the school office.