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August 21, 2024 Board Meeting
Agenda Item 23.

Title
APPROVAL OF REVISED POLICY 4.19 EXERTIONAL HEAT ILLNESS

Description
This policy has been revised based on new recommendations from the FHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee.

Gap Analysis
Recommended changes from the FHSAA Sports Medicine Advisory Committee have been added to this existing policy including purpose, definitions, heat acclimatization periods, and where emergency action plans should be kept. These changes were reviewed with the Board at the June 18, 2024 Board Workshop and approved for the required 28-day advertising period at the July 16, 2024 Board Meeting.

Previous Outcomes 
This policy was previously approved in December 2021.

Expected Outcomes 
Upon approval, the district will begin implementation of the policy revisions.

Strategic Plan Goal

Pillar 2 – Every Student Supported

Priority 1 – Design Strong Student Supports

Recommendation
That the revised School Board Policy 4.19 - Exertional Heat Illness - be approved as presented.

Contact Information

CHRIS PARENTEAU   chris.parenteau@sarasotacountyschools.net

CRAIG MANIGLIA   craig.maniglia@sarasotacountyschools.net

MICHAEL KEMP   michael.kemp@sarasotacountyschools.net



Financial Impact
N/A

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Policy 4.197/23/2024Cover Memo