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Policy 804 - Emergency Closings

I. Purpose

The purpose of this policy is to set expectations for administrative guidelines and procedures for early school closings in the event of extreme weather or other emergency conditions.

II. General Statement of Policy

A. The Superintendent or designee may close school, delay the start of school, or dismiss school early because of extreme weather conditions or other emergency conditions.

B. Procedures for notifying the community of these actions shall be annually reviewed and publicized by the superintendent.

C. The superintendent shall also develop, annually review, and distribute the guidelines for staff attendance on days school is closed.

Adoption and Amendment History

  • Adopted: March 9, 1970
  • Amended: April 11, 1983
  • Amended: December 9, 1985
  • Amended: November 8, 2004
  • Amended: February 9, 2015
  • Amended: December 18, 2023
  • Last Reviewed: December 18, 2023

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