Who makes the decision that school should be closed, open late, or dismiss early in bad weather?
The Superintendent makes the decision to close schools, open late, or close early when weather conditions pose a hazard to students. While the safety of students is the district’s overriding concern, it is also important not to disrupt children’s education unless it is really necessary. Weather prediction is not an exact science. Some school closing decisions are clear-cut, but others are more difficult, especially without the advantage of hindsight. How does the Superintendent make his decision? The Superintendent consults with representatives of our Transportation Service, Barker Bus Company, the district bus contractor. Together they consider: – Current and predicted conditions- How much snow is now on the ground and how many inches are forecast? How fast is the snow falling? Is sleet or rain freezing when it hits the ground? Are temperatures predicted to rise or fall after sunrise? – Actual Driving Conditions- A representative of Barker Bus evaluates the roadways early in the morni
