II. The School Administrator

• develops the philosophy and policy to assure an effective school health program.

• establishes written policies and regulations to comply with Nebraska state statutes regarding school health and ensures that a comprehensive school health services program is provided.
• is responsible for the budgeting of the employment of health services personnel and assures health professionals the same salary guide, fringe benefits, and personnel policies as other members of the school professional staff.

This budget includes funds for equipment, supplies, and appropriate facilities.

The Superintendent of Schools

The Board of Education delegates authority to the Superintendent of Schools to implement the policies and regulations set forth. The Superintendent is the key person in the development and implementation of a quality school health services program. Clear communication of the relationship of health to the educational process will assure health services are properly placed in the administrative organization of the school district.

The Superintendent delegates responsibility for the total school health services program to a coordinator, preferably the School Nurse. School Health Service goals are reviewed periodically and evaluated annually with the School Nurse managing the program. The School Health Services Program is most effective when the School Nurse manager is included at the administrative decision-making level.