The goal of the Gallatin County Schools Health Services Department is to promote a safe and healthy school environment by students. The roles of the School Nurse and the Health Aide are:
- Assess and evaluate overall student health
- Administer medications
- Monitor immunization compliance
- Provide assessment and care of sick and injured students
- Provide education on a variety of health topics to students and families
- Provide information for health services
Health Services Department Personnel
Kristie Beatty, Registered Nurse 859-567-7640
Amanda Lawson, Health Assistant 859-567- 5879
Jasmine Beach, Health Assistant 859-567-6340
Alyson Goodfriend, Health Assistant 859-567- 2060
Medical Forms
Test to Stay Program | The Kentucky Department of Health as developed at Test to Stay program to allow students that have been exposed to remain in class. |
Preventative Health Care Examination of Students (School Physical) |
702 KAR 1:160 requires each child first entering a Kentucky public school or entering Grade 6 to present a Kentucky Preventative Health Care Examination Form. This exam may be completed up to one year prior to initial entry. |
Dental Screening/Exam | KRS 156.160 (j) requires proof of a dental screening or examination by a dentist, dental hygienist, physician, registered nurse, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant to be presented to the school no later than January 1 of the first year that a five (5) or six (6) year old child is enrolled in public school. |
Vision Exam Form | KRS 156.160 (1)(i) requires proof of a vision examination by an optometrist or ophthalmologist. This evidence shall be submitted to the school no later than January 1 of the first year that a three (3), four (4), five (5) or six (6) year old is enrolled in public school, public preschool, or Head Start program. |
KRS 156.070 (2)(d) states that an annual physical examination and parental consent are required for any any student participating in a sport or sport-activity at the middle school or high school level. | |
Medication Permission Form | Gallatin County School Board Policy 09.2241 states parental consent must be given before medications can be administered during the school day. |
Medical Excuse Form |
Immunization Forms and Information
The Kentucky Immunization Program works to provide services aimed at preventing and reducing the risk and incidence of vaccine-preventable diseases for all Kentuckians. For more information, please visit the Kentucky Immunization Program.
Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Immunization Status | KRS 214.034 requires any child enrolled as a regular attendee in all public or private primary or secondary schools, and preschool programs shall have a current immunization certificate and be on file within two weeks of the child’s attendance. |
Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Religious Exemption | KRS 214.036 requires parents who object to immunization of their child to provide a written sworn statement objecting to immunization of the child on religious grounds. This certificate should be presented to the school or facility in which the child is enrolled |
Commonwealth of Kentucky Certificate of Medical Exemption | KRS 214.036 requires parents who object to immunization of their child to provide a written sworn statement objecting to immunization of the child for medical reasons. This certificate should be presented to the school or facility in which the child is enrolled |
Additional Resources
Gallatin County Schools Lice Policy
KDE Medication Administration Training
KDE Medication Administration Final Exam
Nutrition and Physical Activity Card
Lower Elementary Health and Nutrition Report
Upper Elementary Health and Nutrition Report
Middle School Health and Nutrition Report
High School Health and Nutrition Report
Healthy at Schools Assessment Results 2021-2022
Healthy School Assessment Report 2022