Sick/Absent FAQ: This page contains answers to common questions of students
and parents.
- How can I contact the Burrell School Nurse?
- Who is the school physician?
- When does my child require a physical exam?
- What immunizations are required for my elementary school-age child?
- Does my child need vision screening before entering kindergarten?
- Does my child need to have a lead screening before entering school?
- How does the Burrell School handle emergencies?
- Is health insurance coverage available for those of us without coverage?
How can I contact the Burrell School Nurse?
My direct line is 508-698-6524. The main Burrell phone number is 508-543-1605.
The fax number for the school nurse is 508-698-6525. My e-mail address is
mealeyl@foxborough.k12.ma.us
Who is the school physician?
Dr. Arthur Giuliano is the school physician. He is located at 132 Central St.
in Foxboro. His phone number is 508-543-6306.
When does my child require a physical exam?
Massachusetts state law requires that every student is to have a periodic
physical exam. In the Foxboro Public Schools, physical exams take place
within one year of students entering preschool, Kindergarten, and Grades 4,7,
and 11. If your child is to take part in school athletics, a yearly physical
is required.
What immunizations are required for my elementary school-age child?
The following immunizations, mandated by the Massachusetts Dept. of Public
Health, are required of all students entering the Foxboro Public Schools:
DPT - 5 doses
Polio - 4 doses
MMR - 2 doses (1st dose after 12 months)
Hep B - 3 doses
Varicella - 2 doses of the vaccine, or a physician certified history of
chicken pox disease.
Does my child need vision screening before entering kindergarten?
Yes,upon entering kindergarten, or within 30 days of the start of the school
year, the parent or guardian of each child shall present to the school nurse
certification that the child has passed a vision screening within the
previous 12 months. The primary care provider should conduct this screening.
*This protocol requires visual acuity testing for both eyes as well as
stereopsis Testing.
Does my child need to have a lead screening before entering school?
Yes, per the Mass. Dept. of Public Health, children are required to have a
lead screening before entering kindergarten.
How does the Burrell School handle emergencies?
The Burrell School nurse position is full-time. Should a medical
emergency/crisis occur, the Burrell school has a team of six staff
members trained in CPR/AED and First aid. Basic guidelines for
emergency medical procedure are posted throughout the school.
The cafeteria staff has also been trained in the Heimlich maneuver
and Epi-pen administration.
Is health insurance coverage available for those of us without coverage?
All children in Massachusetts are eligible for some type of health coverage
regardless of immigration status or income.For more information, applications
and more call: Health Care For All Helpline at 1-800-272-4232; the Boston
Mayor's Healthline at 1-800-847-0710; or MassHealth at 1-888-665-9993. You
may contact me for applications if you prefer.