Weather Delay and Closing Procedures
WEATHER DELAY AND CLOSING PROCEDURES
Determination of Delay or Closure
- The day/evening before a weather event is predicted…
- The Superintendent will monitor weather activity on Cincinnati news channels and weather apps.
- If the predicted weather event could impact a safe commute, the Superintendent will evaluate the possibility of delaying or closing school.
- The morning of the weather event…
- The Superintendent will drive our roads and have other staff report as to the road conditions.
- The Superintendent will communicate with other local Superintendents and Southern State Community College to discuss road and weather conditions in their districts.
Communication of Delay or Closure
- If a school delay or closure is warranted, the following times will be met for making the call:
- 5:00am will be our goal to make the call about a delay or closure.
- 5:30am will be the hard deadline for making the call.
NOTE: If we begin on a delay, and it is determined that we should then close, the announcement/
communication will be made no later than 7am
- If the decision is made to delay or close, the following communication will occur:
- A district-wide call will be sent to all those on our call list.
- A post will be made to the District’s Facebook page.
- Cincinnati TV and local radio stations will be notified.
Guidelines - 2-hour Delay
- Breakfast will not be served.
- Morning preschool is canceled.
- All school transportation is delayed
Guidelines - Cancellation
- All school transportation is canceled.
- ALL activities for the day, including practices, games and school functions, are also canceled. The only exception is if we are preparing for post season play. Weekend activities will be monitored and the call will be made accordingly.
NOTE: After 7calamity days, student/staff should follow the Remote Learning Plan
The number one goal is for a safe commute to school for our students and staff.