Prior to the animal visit, teachers will send home a permission slip to all students who will be in contact with the animal stating the date and time of the animal visit. Permission slips must be signed and returned before the animal visit. Owner of the animal will sign an agreement form before animal is permited on campus. Owners will provide shot records and any other vet information that may be needed. Teachers must assume primary responsibility for the humane and proper treatment of any animal in their classroom. Only the teacher, owner and designated students are to handle the animal. If animals are to be kept in the classroom on days when classes are not in session, the teacher must make arrangements for their care and safety. This information must be given to the Co-Directors in writing. Staff members and or students who have been bitten by an animal shall report such an incident to the Co-Directors. The Co-Directors will notify the puplic health authorities if the injury merits follow-up. Public health authorities will determine the appropriate action and the period of confinment for the animal if an injury results. Any animal involved in a serious injury must be impounded until authrization for release is granted by the health authorities. The Board of Directors may establish procedures for appropriately and humanely bringing live animals into the classroom. Seeing-eye and service dogs are permitted in the classroom to perform the functions for which they are trained. A dog's laminated identification card may be requested for verification.