8220.01 - INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

School District of Adams Friendship

Bylaws & Policies

8220.01 - INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY

All decisions regarding closing schools, starting late, or early dismissal will be based on the safety of the students and staff and/or the potential for having enough students in attendance to justify operating school.

Conditions Under Which School May Be Closed

	A.	Snow, ice, fog, and severe drifting - both existing and predicted.
	B.	Severe cold: -20 degrees F temperature threshold and -40 degrees F wind chill threshold. The threshold levels are points at which severe cold will be considered as a factor in closing school in conjunction with other relevant facts and conditions that might be present. The threshold levels are not automatic. Schools may or may not be closed because of severe cold depending upon all factors that need to be considered and the District Administrator's decision.
	C.	Severe heat: Heat index threshold of 105 degrees F. The threshold level is a point at which severe heat/humidity will be considered in early closing of school or complete closing in conjunction with other relevant facts and conditions that might be present. The threshold is not automatic. Schools may or may not be closed because of severe heat/humidity depending upon all factors that need to be considered and the District Administrator's decision.
	D.	Heavy absenteeism due to widespread, ongoing illness or excessive cancellation of school bus routes due to weather conditions.
	E.	Other Factors: Damage to a school building, failure of utilities (gas, water, electricity, sewer service) or other reasons as deemed necessary by the District Administrator.

Schools Beginning Late

Under certain conditions, such as icy roads, fog and snow, school opening may be delayed two (2) hours.

Notification of Staff and Parents/Guardians

Local radio and television stations will announce which bus routes will not operate, classes, or schools closed, or school opening delayed, if possible by 6:00 a.m.

Early Dismissal of School

Radio stations and television stations will be notified and asked to broadcast that school will close early. Schools will be closed early for all students. When the District has early dismissal, it is the responsibility of the parent to see that someone is at home when the student is delivered by the school bus.

Extra- and Co-Curricular Activities

In the event of school closing or early dismissal, all extra- and co-curricular activities scheduled for that day are cancelled for all students. If appropriate and necessary, special arrangements can be made by the building administrator together with the District Administrator or his/her designee.

Heat Watch Days

On heat watch days, the District Administrator, business manager, and Director of Transportation will monitor the temperature and make any determination as to whether any changes will be made to the school day. Coaches will need to take extra precautions with student athletes and should limit physical activity. Coaches should also take extra precautions to ensure students have proper hydration. A guideline to use on heat watch days will be:

	A.	No activities should take place in the direct sun.
	B.	Physical activities should be limited, including recess and physical education classes.

Adopted 10/9/06