HCSD Working Papers Procedure

Middle School:

The student picks up a working paper/ application in the Health Office.
The nurse checks the student’s file /medical records to see if physical is valid (one completed within past 12 months)
The student takes the working papers application home for parents/guardians to fill out Section 1, obtains physical if needed.
The student brings back the application along with updated physical -if one was needed.
The working card is issued to the student by the nurse after the student signs the card.
The employer may or may not keep the working card.
If the working card becomes lost, dirty etc., please contact the nurse to be issued another copy.

Phone: 607-795-2520 x 3653

Student signs up for working paper in the Health Office.
Nurse checks student’s file for current physical (done in the last 12 months of sign up).
Student returns to the Health Office for a working paper application.
Student takes working papers application home to have parent or guardian sign part 1; may also need to have an updated physical.
Student brings the signed application (and possibly updated physical) back to the nurse.
Nurse makes a working card from the information on the application.
Student returns to the Health Office to pick up the card.
Student’s employer typically keeps the working card in their file.
Nurse will make another copy for student as needed.

Phone: 607-795-2512

Information on Working Papers from the New York State Department of Labor: https://dol.ny.gov/working-papers

School Nurse:

Middle School

Annette Cobb

607-795-2520 x3653

High School

Vickie White

Carrie Tournour

607-795-2512