Having MAJOR Problems W/ LPS.

When my daughter had a concussion at school (also LPS), after they called me to tell me she had hit her head and was throwing up, I called her dr on my way to the school and they said to go straight to the hospital. I was very angry however when she was also asleep and not being monitored! I just grabbed her and went. When it was over, I just let it go. However, in other instances I have met with the principal to discuss concerns and that's what I would advise you to do first. Also working in childcare, we have quite a few children that if their temp gets to 99 we have permission to give tylenol/ibuprofen BEFORE calling the parent because of their risks for seizure. That might be something you could check into if you can have them do.

I hope your little boy is ok. As a parent I completely understand your frustration and as parents it is our job to be very protective of our little ones.

My daughter is in Kindergarten in the LPS system and I have had nothing but positive experiences. Not that I haven't been a little frustrated a time or two.

I believe it is protocal for the parent to be informed first. (From a person outside of the situation) Just think if you would have gotten a call that your little boy had been taken to the hospital without your consent and then you are responsible for the emergency bill and you had no say in if he went or not. That is a decision for you the parent.

Perhaps you can sit down with the school nurse and let them know if this happens again what you would like to have done & exactly what their protocal is for these situations. But I think you must be informed first and then if they can't reach you then they go to your emergency contacts.

Once again I hope your little boy is feeling better. :-)

I'm away from the situation and this is what I see from my point of view.

First off, I do hope that he is okay. And yes, a temp. of 107 certainly warrants a call to 911. The pedi probably was not equipped to reduce a fever that was "that" high as quickly as it needed to be reduced. But, when the school called you, why did you not indicate that they needed to call 911? I do believe that “protocol” dictates that the parent/s be called first in the case of an emergency, but I think that the situation should have taken precedence over protocol!

I too have a super duper little boy with special needs (Down syndrome with many medical needs on top of what would be considered "normal" for Down syndrome). He will start in the preschool program in the fall. I must say that this situation really concerns me. Have you gotten any response from his school or the district regarding the choices they made? I simply cannot understand why a school nurse, if indeed a nurse, would not call for an ambulance, etc. with a fever that high. I actually thought that there was a typo in your note, but then saw “107” referenced twice!

Perhaps it is not the district to blame, however, as I have loved LPS since our daughter started last year, and they have bent over backwards for me with regard to home therapy for our son. Perhaps it is the school itself. Can you transfer to another school based upon your son's current school's conduct...

Please do update. Prayers for your dear boy!