The winter season is upon us and with it comes the possibility of severe weather affecting school opening. We understand that our decision to open or close schools in bad weather has a big impact on families. We also understand that our students are better served – both academically and socially – by being in school. As always, our top priority is the safety of our students.
How do we make school closing decisions?
The decision to open or close schools in bad weather is based on a careful analysis of all relevant factors, including:
Road conditions throughout our large district.
Amount of accumulated snow and ice and whether precipitation is expected to continue.
Building conditions (e.g., do we have electricity and heat?).
Parking lot and sidewalk conditions.
Temperature and wind chill.
School closing decisions by other districts in the area.
Information gathered from the township, county, and weather services.
Who makes the decision?
School administration, makes the final decision, based on the above factors and recommendations from our facilities and transportation departments.
When is the decision made?
The decision is made by 5:30 am or earlier so we can post the information on the website and call families.
How is the public notified?
The school website (www.passj.org) is the best source for information on school closings and delayed openings; once a decision is made, the information is posted almost immediately on the web site
What are the procedures during a delayed opening?
In the event of a delayed opening, the school schedule is delayed two hours:
Grades K-8: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. |
