Burlington Area Schools - Health Services Department

Purpose:

To enhance the student educational process by preventing, removing, or limiting barriers to student learning, while promoting decision making that leads to an optimal level of health.

Health Service Staff

Ms. Jessica Polcyn BSN, RN, NCSN Mrs. Lori Sanchez BSN, RN
Health Service Director / District Nurse School Nurse / School Age Parents
262-763-0214 ext: 203 262-763-0200 ext: 1055

Mrs. Linda Londre Mrs. Pamela Bauer
Health Aide - Burlington High School Health Aide - Karcher Middle School
262-763-0200 ext: 5 262-763-0192

Mrs. Sharon Johnson Mrs. Candice Grant
Health Aide - Dyer Intermediate School Health Aide - Waller Elementary School
262-763-0220 262-763-0185 ext: 1

Mrs. Deborah Jelinek Mrs. Jane Doody
Health Aide - Cooper Elementary School Health Aide - Lyons Center Elementary
262-763-0182 ext: 2207 262-763-5380

Mrs. Cheryl Williams Mrs. Julie Heiligenthal
Health Aide - Winkler Elementary School Administrative Assistant - District
262-539-2726 262-763-0214 ext: 204

Immunization Information

Getting all of the recommended vaccines is one of the most important things a parent can do to protect their child’s health, especially when they are in a setting like a school or a child care center where disease outbreaks can occur. Visit this webpage for immunization details and forms.

Life -Threatening Allergies

The Burlington Area School District, in accordance with section 118.2925 of the Wisconsin state law, has stock Epinephrine in all schools. This emergency medication is to be used for a student or staff member experiencing Anaphylaxis.
A School Nurse provides annual education and training to designate School personnel on Anaphylaxis; definition, symptoms, triggers, and the administration of an Epinephrine auto injector. Dr. Michelle Wagner, BASD Medical Advisor, has approved and signed standing orders for administration of Epinephrine by school personnel.

Epinephrine Auto Injectors with 0.15mg & 0.3mg are located in those schools with students in Early Childhood Programs – Grade 6.
Epinephrine Auto Injectors with 0.3mg are located in those schools with students in Grade 7- 12.