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8450 - CONTROL OF CASUAL-CONTACT COMMUNICABLE DISEASES
The Board of Education recognizes that control of communicable disease spread through casual contact is essential to the well-being of the school community and to the efficient District operation.
For purposes of this policy, "casual-contact communicable disease" shall include diphtheria, scarlet fever and other strep infections, whooping cough, mumps, measles, rubella and others designated by the Michigan Department of Public Health.
In order to protect the health and safety of the students, District personnel, and the community at large, the Board shall follow all State statutes and Health Department regulations which pertain to immunization and other means for controlling casual-contact communicable disease spread through normal interaction in the school setting.
If a student exhibits symptoms of a communicable disease, the principal will isolate the student in the building and contact the parents/guardians. Protocols established by the County Health Department shall be followed.
The Superintendent shall develop administrative guidelines for the control of communicable disease which shall include:
| A. | removal from District property to the care of a responsible adult of students identified and excluded in accordance with this policy; | |
| B. | preparation of standards for the readmission of students who have recovered from casual-contact contagious diseases; | |
| C. | filing of reports as required by statute and the State Department of Health. |
M.C.L.A. 380.1169
Revised 10/98
Revised 4/11/11