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EASTON AREA
SCHOOL DISTRICT
No. 414
SECTION:
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES
TITLE:
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
ADOPTED:
March 5, 2007
REVISED:
414. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION
1.
Purpose
In order to certify the fitness of employees to discharge efficiently the duties they
will be performing and to protect the health of students and staff from transmission
of communicable diseases, physical examinations of all professional employees will
be required prior to beginning employment.
2.
Definition
A physical examination shall mean a general examination conducted by a licensed
physician.
3.
Authority
Title 28
Sec. 23.43
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 12101 et seq
SC 1418
After receiving an offer of employment but prior to beginning employment, all
candidates shall undergo a medical examination, as required by law.
SC 1418
Title 28
Sec. 23.44
The Board requires that all employees undergo a tuberculosis examination provided
by the district upon initial employment, in accordance with regulations of the
Pennsylvania Department of Health.
SC 1418
The Board may require an employee to undergo a physical examination at the
Board's request.
Title 28
Sec. 23.44
SC 1419
The Board shall accept an affidavit in lieu of an examination where circumstances
warrant such action.
4.
Delegation of
Responsibility
42 U.S.C.
Sec. 12101 et seq
The results of all required medical examinations shall be made known to the
Superintendent on a confidential basis and discussed with the employee.
Medical records shall be kept in a file separate from the employee's personnel file.