ITEM NUMBER: 8.G.
School Board Regular Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 11/02/2026
- Prepared By:
- Amanda Heilman
Item Type:
Subject:
Approval of District Cardiac Emergency Response Plan (CERP)
Background:
Under Minnesota law (M.S. 121A.225 / M.S. 121A.24), public school districts are required to maintain written Cardiac Emergency Response Plans (CERPs) to ensure a rapid, coordinated response to sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) events on school grounds or during school-sponsored athletic and extracurricular activities.
The proposed Cardiac Emergency Response Plan has been developed by district administration and health services staff. Key elements of the plan include:
The proposed Cardiac Emergency Response Plan has been developed by district administration and health services staff. Key elements of the plan include:
- Establishment of designated Cardiac Emergency Response Teams at each school facility.
- Clear protocols for activating 911, administering CPR, and utilizing Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).
- Guidelines for maintaining and routinely inspecting all district AED units.
- Staff training protocols and annual practice drills.
- Post-incident review and debriefing procedures.
Recommended Action:
Administration recommends the approval of the district-wide Cardiac Emergency Response Plan in accordance with Minnesota State Statute.