University Hospitals Samaritan presents telehealth program for New London Schools
NEW LONDON - Superintendent Brad Romano discussed a school-based telehealth program presented through University Hospitals Samaritan Medical Center at Monday’s board of education meeting. He said it would run as a pilot program at no cost to the school and turn the school nurse’s office into more of a medical clinic.
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If symptoms warranted, a doctor would be consulted through a telehealth network and a variety of tests could be performed onsite with the results immediately available. Parents would be included in all aspects of the program. Romano said this could result in healthier students, fewer missed school days and fewer missed workdays for parents.
In other business, the board:
Approved student handbooks and fees for the fall. Romano said the fees would reflect a “significant reduction” from past years.
Decided to purchase a work truck at a cost not to exceed $45,000.
Accepted several scholarship donations and $3,346 from the Athletic Boosters for the football program.
Approved insurance through the Ohio School Plan for next year for $56,886, a $8,532 increase over this year.
Accepted the resignation of literacy coach Stephanie Cole and approved the salary schedule for exempt staff/supervisor employees.
Approved FFA travel to conventions in Washington, D.C., and Indianapolis.
Approved supervisor/administrative contracts, certified staff contracts and renewals and classified staff contract renewals.
Approved a memorandum of understanding with the Boys and Girls Club of North East Ohio for facility use for a summer program.
This article originally appeared on Ashland Times Gazette: New London Schools to run a telehealth pilot program
