Administrator Handbook
Operations
File: 6042 – Emergency Closings / Delays
The Superintendent/designee may close the schools, dismiss students early or delay the opening of schools in the event of hazardous weather or other emergencies which threaten the safety or health of students or staff members. It is understood that the Superintendent takes such action only after consultation with Operations and Facilities Department and weather authorities.
In the event that the Superintendent/designee shortens the school day by no more than two hours due to hazardous weather, either at the beginning or the end of the given school day, that day will not be designated a calamity day.
Parents, students and staff members are informed early in each school year of the method of notification in the event of emergency closings or early dismissals.
Prior to September 1 of each year, the Board adopts a resolution specifying a contingency plan under which the students make up days the schools were closed because of calamity days. These make-up days are beyond the five calamity days provided for by law.
The contingency plan cannot in any way conflict with the collective bargaining agreement.
[Adoption date: August 12, 2008]
LEGAL REFS.: ORC 3313.48; 3313.482; 3313.483
3317.01
3737.73
OAC 3301-35-06