Life Threatening Food Allergies – We are committed to maintaining the health and protecting the safety of children and adults who have life-threatening food allergies. We are NOT a nut free school and cannot guarantee that a Student or Adult will never experience a nut allergy-related or other allergy-
related event while at school. Persons with severe food allergies must carefully monitor their food. If we are aware of a Student who may have a life threatening reaction, we will establish an Allergy
Awareness Classroom. Additionally, a Nut Allergy Awareness table is available in the lunchroom.
Life Threatening Food Allergy Procedures:
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Parent will submit food allergy information to the Clinic.
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If necessary, an allergy emergency care plan will be completed by the student’s physician. This plan should address: o Student’s medical needs and any special accommodations o Day to day management of food allergies o Allergens o Signs and symptoms of an allergic reaction o Emergency contact information and instructions to activate emergency services o Other details necessary to effectively manage the student’s food allergy at school
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Parents are responsible for providing the clinic with unexpired emergency medication.
Medications will be managed to allow for quick access when needed and to protect the safety of students and medications.
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The parent is responsible for notifying the clinic of any changes in the student’s allergy status or any allergic reaction outside of school.
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The Clinic will alert all appropriate personnel of a student’s allergy.
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The Clinic is responsible for establishing and monitoring successful implementation of the individual care plan.
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In the event of exposure, an incident report will be filed by the personnel involved in the incident and the Clinic detailing reactions, medications administered, other medical procedures
 performed, etc. The Clinic will contact the Parent.
The Clinic will determine the location/s for storing medications in a safe, appropriate and secure yet accessible location that will allow for rapid access during an emergency situation.
Allergy Awareness Classrooms/School Environments:
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Parents and teachers will be encouraged to reduce the use of foods with potential food allergens both at snack time, lunch time, and special events (birthday treats, holiday celebrations, etc.) in an Allergy Awareness Classroom.
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A letter/notice from the Clinic will be sent to class families if a child has been identified with an allergy.
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The letter/notice will include the following information: o A student in your child’s classroom has severe allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, etc. This type of reaction can be life threatening and require emergency medical treatment if the allergic person is exposed to the allergen.

o In order to provide a safe environment for this child, we are asking that you do not send any nut or nut containing products to school that would be eaten in the classroom. This includes peanut butter, peanut oils, walnuts, peanuts, pecans, almonds, pistachios, macadamias, etc. o If your child eats peanut butter, peanuts, or nut products before coming to school, please be sure to thoroughly wash their face and hands with soap and water before entering the school. o Please read labels on pre-packaged foods and do not send anything that contains phrases like “may contain traces of peanuts or other nuts” or “manufactured in a facility that also processes nuts/peanuts” to school.
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A handout including examples of nut free foods and other foods to avoid will be available in the
Clinic.
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Proper hand washing procedures before and after snacks and lunch will be encouraged.
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Classroom surfaces will be cleaned often.
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A Nut Allergy Awareness Table will be provided in the lunchroom. This table will be cleaned by an adult after each lunch period.
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Parents and teachers will be encouraged to discuss the seriousness of food allergies with children. The school will not tolerate teasing related to food allergies.