Annual Student Health Services Plan Update and Potential Nursing Services

A recent meeting document Phoenix Talent School Dist - Board Policy Packet - 2026-06-04 indicates a future potential acquisition Phoenix-Talent Schools District 4 Board policy EBBA requires the development, implementation, and annual update of a health services plan for all students at each facility. The plan must describe available health care space, communicable disease prevention and management protocols, district-to-school communication, health screenings, management of medically complex or fragile students, integration with health education, and coordination with health and social service agencies. The plan also includes guidelines for hiring and managing nurses, who must be licensed in Oregon and follow delegation requirements. The district may need to contract for nursing services, health screenings, and possibly consulting services to ensure compliance with updated requirements from Senate Bill 2948 (2025) and ORS 342.458 regarding nurse delegation. There is potential for outside vendors to provide specialized health services, screenings, or temporary staffing.