The superintendent has the authority to close schools, dismiss them early, or keep them 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 will arrange to announce the closing via the news media and methods of electronic communication.
Makeup days will be scheduled so that students will attend school to meet the minimum attendance requirements prescribed by statute, Iowa Department of Education rules, and board policy.
Transportation in Poor Weather Conditions
Buses will not operate when weather conditions -- fog, rain, snow, and 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 the superintendent’s designee. He/she will be assisted by the director of transportation services and by the actual “on-location” reports of the bus drivers.
Drivers and students will be notified by campus messenger, website, commercial radio or television when school is canceled, temporarily delayed, or dismissed early. It may be possible that, at times, the entire district is not affected by poor weather conditions. However, when school is closed (canceled) because of weather anywhere in the district, all schools will be closed.
Approved: Feb. 11, 1985, Sep 22, 2014, Dec. 2, 2019
Reviewed: Aug. 24, 2005, Aug. 25, 2014, Oct. 21, 2019
Revised: Aug. 25, 2014, Oct. 21, 2019
