What is the notification procedure for school delays & cancellations?
When school is delayed or canceled, Carmel Clay Schools officials will use a multi-faceted system to notify parents, according to Steve Dillon, director of student services. School Messenger, a system which allows information to be shared in a variety of ways, will serve as the primary notification system. Once Superintendent Barbara Underwood has made the decision to delay or cancel school, all parents in the district will be called. In no more than 20 minutes, the system will notify the parents of all 14,000+ students, Dillon said. Phone calls to parents will begin no later than 6 a.m. Carmel Clay employees also will be informed by phone. Dillon said it is important for parents to have their correct home phone number on file with their child’s school. Parents also can provide additional contact information, such as cell phone numbers and e-mail addresses, for notification in emergency situations. Parents who wish to add contact information should call their child’s school.
