Head Lice/Infestations
HEAD LICE
The School District will screen student(s) for head lice on an as-needed basis. If a student is found to be infested with head lice, he/she will be sent home at the end of the school day and a notice will be transmitted to the parent(s)/guardian(s). The notice will state the conditions the family and student must meet prior to returning to school.
Return to School/Class
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) must accompany the student when returning to school
The student will be examined prior to return to class.
If live lice are present, the student will return home with the parent(s)/guardian(s)
Copies of this policy, along with District rules and regulations governing head lice control and advice to parent(s)/guardian(s) on head lice control in the home, will be distributed to students and parent(s)/guardian(s) in a manner determined by the school nurse, building secretaries, or building administrations.
Dowagiac Union School Head Lice Procedure:
drive.google.com/file/d/0B-B483wrE3ufSndpRnBQZXpSZW8/view?usp=sharing
Head Lice or Nits Information Sheet:
docs.google.com/document/d/1Jj2cTHTPyY0dhVMmtXzQvdbpH069NGFQjGdzXDWwURQ/edit?usp=sharing
Head Lice Check list:
docs.google.com/document/d/19YgGpUtr7wPqlmPM_XvHmms4nYxDeSma5s6nhgD8J3w/edit?usp=sharing
State of Michigan Head Lice Manual:
drive.google.com/file/d/0B-B483wrE3ufXy1heG4tUnZpeDg/view?usp=sharing
Bed Bugs
Bed bugs are small, flat insects that feed on the blood of people and animals when they sleep. Bed bugs are experts at hiding. Their slim flat bodies allow them to fit into the smallest of spaces and stay there for long periods of time, even without a blood meal. Bed bugs are usually transported from place to place as people travel. Bed bugs are not a sign of a dirty home or poor personal hygiene. Bed bugs are not known to spread disease, but can be an annoyance because their presence may cause itching and loss of sleep. If you think you may have bed bugs, it's very important to do a thorough inspection, and to begin treatment as soon as possible. Treating a bed bug infestation early will save much time and expense. Please read below for important information on how to deal with bed bugs.
State of Michigan Bed Bug Manual:
Dowagiac Union Schools Response Flowchart:
Dowagiac Union Schools Bed Bug Procedure:
Resources:
Bed Bug Pamphlet: https://5il.co/29qxy
Folleto sobre chinches versión en español: https://5il.co/29qy8
EPA Bed Bug: https://5il.co/29qxq
Guide to Controlling Bed Bugs in your Home: https://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases/-/media/Project/Websites/emergingdiseases/Folder2/Getting_the_Bed_Bugs_Out_Guide.pdf?rev=d873b1084bdf424bbb36c084feac9413&hash=A4BF7A5B58400EBF03AF574B9B03D6FA
Michigan Bed Bug Resources: https://www.michigan.gov/emergingdiseases/home/bed-bugs