Health & Safety

The district's goal is to promote and protect the health and wellness of every student. This commitment is reflected in its school nurse offices, health and physical education curricula, its adherence to state and federal health regulations and guidelines and comprehensive wellness policy.  

School nurses/health office

It is imperative that the school nurse be aware of children's existing medical conditions, such as asthma and diabetes, and allergies, including environmental, food, bees and other insects. Please keep the school updated on any changes in your child’s medical conditions and/or medications. Please help the district prevent infection by keeping students home when they have vomiting, diarrhea, a fever higher than 100.4 degrees in the past 24 hours, uncontrollable coughing, strep thoat (if on medication less than 24 hours) or conjunctivitis (if on medication for less than 24 hours). Please call to report any absences, and note your child’s major complaint or illness. Please be aware that a written note is required by New York State law for all absences and late arrivals. 

Medications in schools

The school nurse may only administer prescription or non-prescription drugs to students in school if the parent or guardian submits a written request accompanied by directions for administering the medication from the prescribing physician. Medication should be in the original container with the child’s name on it. All medication turned over to the school nurse is kept under lock and key. These precautions are in place to protect the student’s well-being. [DOWNLOAD THE MEDICATION PERMISSION FORM]  

District Wellness Policy

The district's wellness committee, made up of parents, students and district staff assesses current activities, programs and policies in an effort to promote and protect student's health, well-being, and the ability to learn by fostering healthy eating and physical activity. [DOWNLOAD THE POLICY - PDF]   

Resources on influenza-like illness

With continued attention on confirmed cases of H1N1 Influenza (swine flu), the district is providing a resource page for parents and community members seeking facts and information about this strain of the flu virus. [LEARN MORE] 

Food allergies and our schools

There are students at Duanesburg Central Schools with peanut/tree nut allergies. Food allergies are a growing health issue in this country and in many cases the allergies are life-threatening. It can take as little as 1/10,000 of a teaspoon of peanut or peanut butter to cause a fatal reaction. [LEARN MORE]  

Student safety

District honored with Safety Excellence Award

In recognition of its rigorous safety program, the Duanesburg Central School District has received a “2010 School Safety Excellence Award” from the Utica National Insurance Group. Duanesburg is one of 112 school districts and BOCES in New York State to receive such an award. [LEARN MORE] 

Duanesburg recognized as a tobacco free school

Duanesburg is recognized as a tobacco-free school by the Capital District Tobacco-Free Coalition, Center for Smoking Cessation at Seton Health, Reality Check and Tobacco-Free Healthy Schools—all grant-funded programs from the New York State Bureau of Tobacco Use Prevention and Control. [LEARN MORE]  

School bus safety resources
Bus safety is everyone's concern—drivers, students, parents and school officials. To that end, the district adheres to state laws and participates in a variety of special activities throughout the school year.  [LEARN MORE] 

For absences at the middle/high school, call the main office at 895-5350, ext. 224.

For absences at the elementary school, call the school nurse or main office at 895-8310, ext. 243.