Personnel 109 STAFF HEALTH

I.   Medical Examination of School Personnel

All school personnel shall be required to have a pre-employment medical examination by a licensed physician. Any person who objects to all or part of any medical examination because of religious beliefs shall be exempt from said examination, except that no such exemption shall be granted if state or local authorities determine that such exemption would constitute a hazard to the health of persons exposed to the unexamined individual.

II.   Additional Examinations

The Superintendent may request a medical examination for any employee if at any time he/she has reason to believe that the employee's physical or mental health may be inimical to the welfare of students or other employees. The cost of such examination shall be borne by the District.

NHSBA Code GBGA

Statutory References:

RSA 200:20

RSA 200:36 (Medical Examination of School Personnel)

RSA 200:37 (Medical Examination of School Bus Operators)

First Reading Coordination: 02/13/02

Second Reading and Approval BOSC: 03/11/02