Author: Ellen Taylor

St. Martin Parish School Board

P.O. Box 859 St. Martinville, Louisiana 70582

Telephone 337-394-6261
337-232-2669
Fax 337-394-6387
LOTTIE P. BEEBE, Ed.D
SUPERINTENDENT
FLOYD KNOTT
PRESIDENT
ROBERT E. HOLLIER
VICE PRESIDENT
DISTRICT 1
STEVE FUSELIER
DISTRICT 2
WANDA BABIN
DISTRICT 3
AARON FLEGEANCE
DISTRICT 4
JAMES BLANCHARD
DISTRICT 5
RUSSEL C. FOTI
DISTRICT 6
ROBERT E. HOLLIER
DISTRICT 7
RICHARD POTIER
DISTRICT 8
FREDERIC STELLY
DISTRICT 9
FLOYD KNOTT
DISTRICT 10
MARK HEBERT

TO: Principals, P.E. Teachers, Athletic Coaches, Band Directors, Spirit Coaches, and JROTC
FROM: Anthony G. Polotzola, Supervisor of Organizational Structures
DATE: June 03, 2014
SUBJECT: Heat Exhaustion Precautions
Heat exhaustion is of particular danger during the present extreme hot weather conditions that we are now experiencing. Instructors shall have the responsibility to structure their activities in the most prudent manner possible to prevent its occurrence. Students should be encouraged to drink proper fluids and to eat the proper nutrition. Instructors should also use good judgment on how long students are kept outdoors or indoors during physical education.
Athletic coaches, spirit coaches, and band directors should take the necessary precautions to keep students from getting overheated during indoor/outdoor activities. It is important that everyone drink plenty of fluids, take scheduled breaks and move to a cool area whenever possible.
All coaches should have a written practice schedule, and scheduled breaks should be placed at sensible intervals to prevent heat exhaustion. Any person conducting physical activities should never ignore a student’s complaint of feeling weak, being too hot and other such symptoms of heat exhaustion. When in doubt always take the side of caution.
Your cooperation in keeping a safe environment is greatly appreciated.
Approved: _____________________________________
Lottie Beebe, Ed. D., Superintendent

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