Common use of MENINGITIS Clause in Contracts

MENINGITIS. One type of meningitis is caused by a bacterium called Neisseria meningitidis. Infections caused by this bacterium are serious and may lead to death. Symptoms of an infection with Neisseria meningitides may include a high fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, confusion, and rash. This disease can become severe very quickly and often leads to deafness, mental retardation, loss of arms or legs, and even death. The bacteria are spread from close person to person contact through the exchange of nose and throat secretions, by activities such as kissing or sharing eating or drinking utensils. The bacteria are not spread by casual contact or by simply breathing the air where a person with meningitis has been. There are two vaccines that can help prevent cases of this disease in teens and young adults. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination of children with the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Menactra and Menveo) at 11 or 12 years of age, with a booster dose of the vaccine at 16 years of age. The booster dose at age 16 provides ongoing protection from the disease after high school. The state of Indiana requires all students in grades 6-12 to have the appropriate number of meningococcal conjugate vaccine doses. One dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine is required for all students in 6th -11th grade. A second booster dose is required for students entering 12th grade. These vaccines are a legal requirement for school entry (Indiana Administrative Code 410 IAC 1-1-1) for the 2019-2020 school year. All students in grades 6-12 must have acceptable documentation of required immunizations on record at the school they are currently attending. An acceptable record includes a signed record from the child’s health care provider indicating the name of the vaccine given and the date it was given, a record of the immunization in the state immunization registry (CHIRP) prior to the start of the school year, or a record from another school showing the required immunizations have been given. Many local health departments and private healthcare providers offer this vaccine. Please contact your health care provider for specific instructions regarding your child. More information about meningococcal disease can be found at: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇/vaccines/vpd-vac/mening/default.htm IN State Department of Health website: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/isdh/25455.htm NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL I. ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, “Protected Classes”) in its educational programs or activities. The Board also does not discriminate on the basis of Protected Classes in its employment practices as they relate to students and does not tolerate harassment of any kind. Equal educational opportunities shall be available to all students, without regard to the Protected Classes, age (unless age is a factor necessary to the normal operation or the achievement of any legitimate objective of the program/activity), place of residence within the boundaries of the Corporation, or social or economic background, to learn through the curriculum offered in this Corporation. Educational programs shall be designed to meet the varying needs of all students. The following person is designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of the Corporation or to address any complaint of discrimination: J. Criminal Organization Activity Criminal organization activity is strictly prohibited. Criminal organization activity is when a student knowingly or intentionally actively participates in a criminal organization, and/or knowingly or intentionally solicits, recruits, entices, or intimidates another individual to join a criminal organization.

MENINGITIS. One type of meningitis is caused by a bacterium called Neisseria meningitidis. Infections caused by this bacterium are serious and may lead to death. Symptoms of an infection with Neisseria meningitides may include a high fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, confusion, and rash. This disease can become severe very quickly and often leads to deafness, mental retardation, loss of arms or legs, and even death. The bacteria are spread from close person to person contact through the exchange of nose and throat secretions, by activities such as kissing or sharing eating or drinking utensils. The bacteria are not spread by casual contact or by simply breathing the air where a person with meningitis has been. There are two vaccines that can help prevent cases of this disease in teens and young adults. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends vaccination of children with the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (Menactra and Menveo) at 11 or 12 years of age, with a booster dose of the vaccine at 16 years of age. The booster dose at age 16 provides ongoing protection from the disease after high school. The state of Indiana requires all students in grades 6-12 to have the appropriate number of meningococcal conjugate vaccine doses. One dose of meningococcal conjugate vaccine is required for all students in 6th -11th grade. A second booster dose is required for students entering 12th grade. These vaccines are a legal requirement for school entry (Indiana Administrative Code 410 IAC 1-1-1) for the 2019-2020 school year. All students in grades 6-12 must have acceptable documentation of required immunizations on record at the school they are currently attending. An acceptable record includes a signed record from the child’s health care provider indicating the name of the vaccine given and the date it was given, a record of the immunization in the state immunization registry (CHIRP) prior to the start of the school year, or a record from another school showing the required immunizations have been given. Many local health departments and private healthcare providers offer this vaccine. Please contact your health care provider for specific instructions regarding your child. More information about meningococcal disease can be found at: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇▇.▇▇▇/vaccines/vpd-vac/mening/default.htm IN State Department of Health website: ▇▇▇▇://▇▇▇.▇▇.▇▇▇/isdh/25455.htm I. NONDISCRIMINATION AND EQUAL I. ACCESS TO EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY The School Board does not discriminate on the basis of the Protected Classes of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information (collectively, “Protected Classes”) in its educational programs or activities. The Board also does not discriminate on the basis of Protected Classes in its employment practices as they relate to students and does not tolerate harassment of any kind. Equal educational opportunities shall be available to all students, without regard to the Protected Classes, age (unless age is a factor necessary to the normal operation or the achievement of any legitimate objective of the program/activity), place of residence within the boundaries of the Corporation, or social or economic background, to learn through the curriculum offered in this Corporation. Educational programs shall be designed to meet the varying needs of all students. The following person is designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies of the Corporation or to address any complaint of discrimination: J. Criminal Organization Activity Criminal organization activity is strictly prohibited. Criminal organization activity is when a student knowingly or intentionally actively participates in a criminal organization, and/or knowingly or intentionally solicits, recruits, entices, or intimidates another individual to join a criminal organization.