by WFIS | Nov 7, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Legislation and Policy, Student Safety, WFIS News
This month Ask Nancy provides some guidance on what private schools are required to do regarding disbursement of medicine to private school students. Question: Our school does not have a nurse. How can we get staff trained to support students who need to take...
by WFIS | Oct 3, 2019 | Ask Nancy, The Advocate
For October, we heard from schools that serve young kids who may not know if their students have an allergy yet. Question: Can a private school keep epipens on hand in case of an emergency? Nancy says:Having staff trained to deal with an emergency that involves...
by WFIS | Aug 1, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
Maintenance and cleaning are a focus in August as schools get ready for students. One school reached out to “Ask Nancy” for advice on cleaning of the weight room and athletic equipment. Question:Is there a policy schools should establish on cleaning the...
by WFIS | May 2, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety
This month the Wildfire Smoke Impacts Advisory Group will convene to improve messaging and provide updated health guidance later in May. In the meantime, Nancy addresses concerns schools have in anticipation of wild fire season in the responses below. Question:How...
by WFIS | Apr 1, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, Uncategorized
April means the sweet smell of spring, but also an increase in asthma triggers for kids. For this issue of Ask Nancy, we learn how improving school air quality benefits students and staff, and get a list of things to avoid using to keep kids safe. Question: We have...
by WFIS | Feb 1, 2019 | Ask Nancy, Student Safety, The Advocate, WFIS News
In late January, Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in Washington because of a measles outbreak in Clark County. There was also one reported case of measles in King county. February’s Ask Nancy provides some clear guidance on what schools can do and...
