1. When will I know if schools are closed or a 2-hour delay, 3-hour delay?

When a decision can be made the preceding night, the District will attempt to make an announcement by 10 p.m. In most cases, a decision won’t be made until morning. The goal is to make a decision to have a 2-hour delay, 3-hour delay or close schools by 5 a.m. There will be no announcement if schools are open as scheduled.

 

2. Who makes the decision to have a 2-hour delay, 3-hour delay or close schools?

The Superintendent, the Chief Operations Officer and the Director of Transportation make the decision based upon current weather conditions, weather forecasts and road conditions. 

 

3. How do I find out if schools have a 2-hour delay, 3-hour delay or are closed? 

When the decision to have a 2-hour delay, 3-hour delay or to close schools is finalized by the Superintendent, the Director of Transportation contacts the Public Relations and Communications staff to share on the District's website, Facebook page and with local television and radio stations.