School Closing Procedures

EMERGENCY SCHOOL CLOSINGS

The strategic decision to close schools during inclement weather can have a significant impact on families. The safety of our students and staff is always our top priority in making a decision to close schools during inclement weather.

HOW DO WE MAKE OUR DECISION?
District 29 will utilize the following data sources in making a school closure decision:
-Current and Predicted Weather
-Current and Predicted Travel Conditions 
-Condition of Facilities 
-Ability to Sufficiently Staff our Schools
-Collaboration with New Trier Township School Districts.


WHO MAKES THE DECISION?
The Superintendent of Schools, or designee, is empowered to make the final decision regarding school closures.  

NOTIFICATION
District 29 utilizes multiple sources to communicate the closure of school to our stakeholders:
1. A communication is sent to all registered stakeholders through the "Parent Square" application between 5:45 a.m. and 6:15 a.m. on the morning of a school closure, whenever possible.
2. A closing notice will be posted on the District 29 website (www.sunsetridge29.org).
3. A closing notice will be posted on http://www.EmergencyClosings.com.
4. The closing is reported to major local television networks (CBS, NBC, ABC, WGN, Fox) and major local radio outlets WGN (720-AM) and WBBM (780-AM).


WHEN IS THE DECISION MADE?
The decision to close school is generally made prior to 6:00 a.m. on the day of the closing. Our goal is to notify our parents, guardians and staff of a closure by 6:15 a.m. on the day of the closing.
 

DELAYED START
In some cases of inclement weather, District 29 may employ a "delayed start" practice whereby the school day will start later than normal.

The decision to utilize a delayed start will be made no later than 6:00 a.m. on the day of delayed start. The delayed start allows to conduct school, avoid the problems of rescheduling a cancelled day and, most importantly, permit students and staff to travel to school in off-peak traffic or once the weather conditions have improved. The same notification procedures for emergency closing will be employed for a delayed start.


ARE SNOW DAYS BUILT INTO THE CALENDAR?

The District 29 calendar includes the possibility of up to five (5) additional "Emergency Closure Days" added to the end of the school year.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Edward Stange at 847-881-9456 or [email protected].

 

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