Series 6000: Instruction

6114.6 Emergency Closings

Emergency Closings

The Board authorizes the Superintendent to close the schools, delay their opening, and/or to

dismiss them early 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 will take such action only after consultation with

transportation, police, appropriate town maintenance personnel, and weather authorities.

The public will be informed early in each school year of emergency closing, delayed opening,

and early dismissal procedures.

(cf. 6111 - School Year/School Calendar)

Legal Reference: Connecticut General Statutes

10-15 Towns to maintain schools.

Policy adopted: October 15, 2007 THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS  Thomaston, Connecticut

Emergency Closings

Inclement Weather

Late Opening or Closing of Schools

In the event of inclement weather, announcements concerning late openings or closings of

schools can be heard on local stations designated by the Superintendent of Schools. Principals

will notify parents annually of the stations to listen to for such announcements.

Regulation approved: October 15, 2007 THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS  Thomaston, Connecticut