Emergency School Closures and Delays

In the event of bad weather, district officials will make the decision by 5:15 a.m. that day to close all or selected schools or to delay the start of school. First information is sent to the Web site link below highlighted in yellow, then specific news media are then notified of the closures and delays.

On the Web 

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Local Media Announcements 

Radio

  • KBZY 1490 AM
  • KPJC 1220 AM
  • KEX 1190 AM
  • KSND 95.1 FM
  • KXL 750 AM
  • KYKN 1430 AM
  • KKRZ 100.3 FM
  • KRSK 105.1 FM
  • KOPB 91.5 FM
  • KISN 97.1 FM
  • KMUZ 1230 AM (Español)
  • KWBY 940/KSND 95.1 LaPantera (Español)
  • KWIP 880 (Español)

Television

  • KATU–Ch. 2
  • KOIN–Ch. 6
  • KGW –Ch. 8
  • KPTV –Ch. 12

Newspaper

  • StatesmanJournal.com

The media will mention the district only if there is a delay or closure. If you do not hear any information, it's safe to assume district schools are open or have resumed their regular schedule.

Late Start | Certified Staff

When school is delayed district-wide due to inclement weather, certified staff's reporting time is delayed by the same amount of time as it is for the students. For example if the start of the school day is delayed by 2 hours, then certified staff reporting time is delayed 2 hours from their normal reporting time.

Late Start | Classified Staff

Classified staff reporting time is also delayed by the same amount of time as the students, except for the following: 12-month employees and those who are designated as essential staff (i.e., office managers, custodial, and maintenance, and transportation – mechanics and support staff) are to begin at their normal start time or as soon as it is safe.

When Schools Open 2 Hours Late 

  • Morning buses will run two hours later than normal.
  • Morning kindergarten will be cancelled.
  • Afternoon kindergarten, unless specifically closed, will be on normal schedule.
  • District morning preschools will be cancelled.
  • District afternoon preschools, unless specifically closed, will be on normal schedule.
  • Head Start AM preschools will be cancelled, but afternoon preschool will be open.

Early Dismissal Due to Bad Weather

Each school has an emergency plan in case of early dismissal due to inclement weather. Contact your child's school for more information regarding their emergency plan.

Makeup Days

If we close schools for a full day district wide, we will be making up a school day at the end of the year. If we close for 2 days, we will be making up 2 days. If we close for 3 days, we will be making up 3 days. Any need for additional makeup days after 3 will be determined at the discretion of the superintendent.

School Staff

Risk Management

This site includes information on district emergency protocols and other safety related information.

Crisis Response

Emergency procedures and protocols for dealing with situations, such as threats, fires, and injuries.