EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS
The superintendent has the authority to close schools, dismiss early, or keep school open beyond the regular school day in case of extreme weather or other emergency conditions. As soon as possible after the decision has been made, the superintendent shall arrange to announce the closing via the news media.
Make-up days will be scheduled so that students will attend school for the minimum number of school days per year prescribed by statute, Iowa Department of Public Instruction rules, and Board policy. On any day when the school is forced to close early, the portion of that day that school was in session shall be defined as a day of school, except in the case of a false bomb report. In such cases each missed day shall be made up.
Transportation in Poor Weather Conditions
Buses will not operate when weather conditions (fog, rain, snow, storm) make it unsafe to do so. Because weather conditions may vary around the district and may change quickly, the best judgment will be used that is possible with the information available.
The final decision in declaring conditions "unsafe" will be made by the superintendent or his/her designee.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code Sections 279.8; 279.10; 321.372(1)
Cross Reference: 702.8 Special Convenience Bus Stops
Previously Code No. 504.7
Adopted: November 11, 1985
Reviewed: January 20, 2003
September 2006
December 17, 2012