Absence and Illness

School Handbook

Refer to your building handbook for specific guidelines absences, contagious illness injuries at school and medication administration:

• Elementary Schools
• Central Middle School
• Prairie Knolls Middle School
• Central High School

The District and building guidelines in the handbooks are based on the recommendations of the following government agencies:

• CDC   Centers for Disease Control and Prevention   www.cdc.gov
• IDPH  Illinois Department of Public Health                www.idph.state.il.us
• KCHD Kane County Health Department                     www.kanehealth.com
• ISBE  Illinois State Board of Education                      www.isbe.state.il.us
• School Code Illinois General Assembly                    www.ilga.gov/legislation

Chronic health conditions

To promote wellness, District 301 encourages the development of individual health care plans for students with chronic health conditions. If your child has diabetes, asthma, allergic reactions, and seizures, please complete the necessary forms. If your child has any other significant diagonsis or condition, contact your building nurse to develop an individual plan.