Inclement Weather Information

Several types of weather conditions play havoc with school schedules.  Most notably: fog, ice and snow.  Adding to unpredictable conditions can be rain/flooding and wind.

 

When severe weather strikes, I am out early in the morning checking road conditions.  Our maintenance staff is here on-site readying parking areas, sidewalks and building entrances.  Our school bus drivers are checking their route areas.

 

I try to make a decision on school as early as possible in the morning.  I need to have school bus drivers notified by 6:00 A.M.  Any later than 6:00 A.M. and we run the risk of missing a driver before they leave home.  A decision could be made later if weather conditions change or weather does not improve.

 

There are three types of changes to the school schedule we use:  a 90 minute delay in the morning; a two (2) hour early dismissal in the afternoon or a school closure (Weather Cancellation Plan).  All three (3) types of change to our school schedule are dictated by current weather conditions.  This could become confusing when we first go on a delay and then change to a closure for the day.  This decision will be made by 8:00 A.M., if possible. Again, these decisions are based upon weather/conditions and safety for all involved.