Nurse/Health Services

William Brooks Health Clerk: 

• Raffaella Avina
• ravina@buckeyeusd.org 
• (916) 933-6618 ext. 2430

Medication at School

Medications cannot be administered by school personnel unless there is a current school year completed parent and physician request form on file in the school office. Medicine cannot be kept in lunch boxes, desks, backpacks, et cetera (Cal Ed Code 49423). All medication (including non-prescription) must be sent to the school in the original prescription bottle or original container along with the completed form. 

In compliance with California Education Code 49423, when an employee of the school district gives medication to a student, the employee must act in accordance with the written directions of a physician and with the written permission of the student’s parent or legal guardian.  These authorizations must be renewed whenever the prescription changes and at the beginning of each school year.  The prescription label on the container is not acceptable as a physician’s statement.  Over-the-counter medications will be given if prescribed by a physician or dentist. 

We require all medications to be stored in the health office and be administered only when the physician and parent/guardian signed permissions are on file.  Students are not allowed to have medication in their possession at school, walking to and from school, or on the school bus.  This practice provides for the safety of all students on campus.  The only exception to this policy is if the student’s physician has given the student permission to carry and self-administer either an inhaler or an epi pen. 

School personnel cannot give medication brought to school in a plastic bag, plasticware, or any other repackaging.  No out-of-date medication will be given.  An adult must bring the medication to school along with the completed authorization form.  

If you anticipate a visit to your student’s physician or dentist and expect that medication may be prescribed or the dosage changed, please stop by the school office for the appropriate forms or you may download the Student Medication Authorization Form below. 

Forms:

• Student Medication Authorization Form (2022/2023)

• Report of Health Examination for School Entry Form (CDPH) K/1st grade

  • School Entry Health Exam Requirement, CDPH Health Examination: All incoming first-grade students are required to have had a well-child health exam within 18 months prior to or 90 days after entry into first grade. Should you require assistance connecting with a local pediatrician, please contact your school's health office. 

• Waiver of Health Examination for School Entry Form (CDPH) K/1st grade

• Oral Health Assessment Form (CDPH) K/1st grade

  • School Entry Health Exam Requirement, Oral Health Examination: The Oral Health Assessment requirement AB 1433 requires that children entering public school for the first time (at either kindergarten or first grade) have an oral health assessment performed by a California-licensed dentist or registered dental hygienist within 12 months prior to or by May 31 of the child's first year in public school. The ultimate goal of the legislation is to connect children with a dental home. Should you require assistance connecting with a local dental provider, please contact your school's health office.

Vaccination Requirements

Vaccinations are required prior to school entry for all grades. For a complete list of all mandatory immunizations, please visit the California Department of Public Health’s website at: 

• Immunization Requirements for TK-12th grade (CDPH)

• Vaccine Catch-up for school entry (CDPH)

Additional Resources

• When are Children “Too Ill” for School

• Emergency First Aid Guidelines - A handy tool for any home!

• Additionally, District “Nurses Notes” are sent out periodically.  Please watch for these letters in your school newsletter/bulletin!