Controversy
In May 2012, high school senior Michael Rudi suffered an asthma attack, and was refused treatment or access to his albuterol inhaler by school staff. Upon collapsing from lack of air, he was left alone in a room by the school nurse, who called his mother after locking the door, trapping the student within the room. The school alleges that Rudi had not completed paperwork required for him to use his inhaler on school grounds, but were unable to explain why the nurse had not contacted emergency services, or attempt other lifesaving procedures. Rudi's mother, Sue Rudi, has filed complaints with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office, the State Licensing Board and the school board. Director of Student Health Services, Cheryl Selesky, confirmed that it is district policy to call 911 when a student cannot breathe.
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