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CONCUSSION AND HEAD INJURIES
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The Bonneville Joint School District No. 93 Board of Trustees recognizes that concussions
and head injuries are common among children and adolescents who participate in
competitive sports activities. The Board also acknowledges that if a concussion or head
injury is not properly evaluated and managed, the risk of catastrophic injury or death is
significant. Coaches, athletic directors, and trainers play a key role in helping to prevent
concussion and managing it properly if it occurs. Therefore, the Superintendent /designee
is directed to disseminate information to coaches, athletic directors, and trainers regarding
the nature and risk of concussions or head injuries. Such information shall outline the
dangers associated with a student athlete continuing to play after receiving a concussion
or head injury.
Guidelines
1. Annually, each athletic director /designee will distribute information regarding head
injury and concussion to all parents /guardians of students participating in
competitive sports activities.
a. The parent /guardian and student shall be required to sign an acknowledgement
(see Concussion and Head Injury Information for Parents/Guardians and
Students form #3545F) indicating they have reviewed and understand the
information provided regarding head injury and concussion.
b. The signed acknowledgement shall be returned to the coach or athletic director
and must be on file at the school prior to a student being allowed to practice or
compete.
2. All coaches and trainers, including volunteers, are required to complete training
pursuant to Concussion and Head Injury Management Procedures #3545P.
3. All coaches of competitive sports activities, including volunteers, shall comply with
established guidelines for the management of head injuries and concussions found
in Concussion and Head Injury Management Procedures #3545P.
Adopted
07 -14 -2010 Reviewed: Revised:
Cross Reference:
Legal Reference: Pinson v. State, 1995
Plevretes v. LaSalle University, 2009
Zachery Lystedt Law, 2009
Bonneville Joint School District No. 93