The superintendent or superintendent designee is empowered to close the schools or to dismiss them early in the event of hazardous weather or other emergencies which threaten the safety, health or welfare of students and staff members. It is understood that the superintendent will take such action only after consulting with appropriate authorities. The Board shall ratify the closing at its next regular meeting. Parents, students and staff members shall be informed early in each school year as to how they shall be notified in event of emergency closings or early dismissals. No staff member will lose pay as the …
Read Full Policy- Last Reviewed/Revised: February 2007
- Last Adopted: February 8, 1989