Message from the Superintendent

2/12/04

The LTA (Life-Threatening Allergy) Committee will present draft guidelines concerning life-threatening allergies to the School Committee for its consideration. This report is a docketed for the School Committee's regular meeting on February 23, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. in the Education Center at 100 Walnut St.

The LTA Committee, composed of school administrators, members of Newton's Public Health Department, parents, and community members has been meeting for the past few months. The guidelines to be presented are based on research and discussion. They will be posted on the Newton Public Schools website immediately following the February 23 meeting. The LTA Committee is also planning an evening meeting for parents and teachers on life-threatening allergies in the spring.

Committee members:

Judith Malone Neville, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Carol Daynard, Assistant Superintendent for Pupil Services
David Naparstek, Commissioner of Public Health
Carol Podolsky, School Physician
Linda Walsh, Director of Clinical Nursing
Gail Lopez, School Nursing Consultant
Mark Springer, Principal
Cindy Kropp, Parent
Patty Goldman, Executive Director AAFANE (Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America/New England Chapter)