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