Student/Parent Handbook - Ysleta Independent School District

If the district determines that the evaluation is not needed, the district will provide the parent with a written notice thatexplains why the child will not be evaluated. This written notice will include a statement that informs the parent of theirrights if they disagree with the district. Additionally, the notice must inform the parent how to obtain a copy of the Noticeof Procedural Safeguards - Rights of Parents of Students with Disabilities.The designated person to contact regarding options for a child experiencing learning difficulties or a referral for evaluationfor special education is: Angelica Nieto, Executive Director of Special Education. Phone Number: (915) 434-0905.GENERAL EDUCATION HOMEBOUND PROGRAMAny student who meets the following three criteria must be served through the General Education Homebound (GEH)program at home/hospital bedside by a certified general education teacher: The student is expected to be confined at home or hospital bedside for a minimum of four weeks [the weeks do notneed to be consecutive] or is chronically ill and is expected to miss a total of 20 or more days throughout theschool year. The student is confined at home or hospital bedside for medical reasons only. Medical condition is documented by a physician licensed to practice in the United States.The General Education Homebound committee will assess whether a student qualifies for services. For moreinformation, please contact the GEH Specialist at (915) 434-0744.SCHOOL VOLUNTEER PROGRAMVolunteers may work in both elementary and secondary school as tutors, classroom assistants, nurses, clerical, library,playground, and cafeteria assistants, and may assist with before- and after-school activities. Volunteer services may alsobe utilized to assist with field trips, to provide cultural and enrichment experiences, to collect and/or make teaching aids,and to aid in a variety of other ways to meet the special needs of students. The coordinator of Volunteer Services isresponsible for planning and administering the program. See Reg. GKG-R. For more information contact theCoordinator of Volunteer Services at (915) 434-0694.STUDENT HEALTH SERVICESSchool Nurse. A full-time registered nurse is on duty daily at each campus with the exception of Plato Academy, StudentEntrepreneur Center, and Ysleta Adult Learning Center. Under the supervision of the Registered Nurse, LicensedVocational Nurses (LVNs) are employed for nursing and related services for students requiring specialized nursing care.School-Based Health Center. The Comprehensive Care Center is located at 300 Vocational Drive. All currently enrolledstudents may be seen at the clinic. Services provided include medical, dental, immunizations, and sports physicals. Call(915) 434-7200 to schedule an appointment.Emergency information. Current residence and home/business phone numbers on the Consent for Medical Treatmentfor Student form are vital in emergency/disaster management by the school nurse/school officials. If there is a changeof address or phone number during the school year, the parent/guardian must notify the school nurse.Information should be updated every school year or as changes occur.Administration of medication. If at all possible, please schedule the timing of the doses so that the child takes themedicine at home. Only the nurse or other authorized school employees are permitted to administer oral medicines atschool. In order for your child to take medicine at school, it is necessary for the school nurse to receive the following: A written consent statement dated for the current school year signed by the parent, legal guardian, or otherperson(s) having legal authority of the student, and a written doctor's order or statement dated for the current schoolyear, signed by the attending physician (or advanced practice registered nurse) licensed to practice medicine inTexas. The Student Health Services Medication Practitioner’s Written Order/Parent Consent form signed by both thephysician and parent/legal guardian for the current school year may be used as an appropriate document toadminister medication and/or health care procedures to the student. This form is available from the school nurse. Asigned written physician’s order originated from the office of the attending physician licensed in Texas is alsoappropriate for the school nurse to provide medication and/or health care procedures.The Form is available from school nurse or at Health Services website athttp://www2.yisd.net/education/sctemp/95222ce94508dba5306cab3dc2b2e166/1207064677/Practitioners_Written_Order-YISD.pdf55