guardian to go to the hospital. I am sorry to report that this is sometimes a
problem, that parents informed of an emergency do not go to the hospital
to care for their own children. School personnel can only remain at the
hospital for a reasonable amount of time—reasonable meaning the time
it should take a parent to get to the hospital. After this time, the matter is
turned over to social services.
We at the school ask your help. We will try to provide your child with
a safe and secure environment, but medical problems or accidents are part
of life. In case of illness or injury, we will take no chances and will call
EMS. We will have someone accompany your child to the hospital and
stay with him or her for a reasonable time. However, it is your responsibil-
ity as a parent to arrive within an hour or two after you are notified. Thank
you for your help and understanding in this matter.
School personnel are acting in your place when they feel EMS is
needed. The cost of ambulance and emergency room services is the re-
sponsibility of the parent or guardian; past experience tells us that almost
all health insurance plans or programs are accepted.
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