WHO IS WATCHING THE WEATHER?

The superintendent and administrative staff carefully watch the weather conditions during seasons of possible inclement weather.

WHERE DO THEY GET THEIR INFORMATION?

Our school district monitors national weather service via broadcast and internet. The director of transportation tests the road conditions on our bus routes beginning at 4 a.m. We also contact the local law enforcement about road conditions. We must give careful consideration to the most dangerous bus routes in the district. So, even if it looks clear on your street, dangerous conditions may exist in other parts of our district.

WHAT FACTORS ARE CONSIDERED WHEN MAKING THE DECISION TO CLOSE SCHOOL?

The safety of all Wayne's children is our primary concern in making our decision. In deciding whether children will be safe, we look at the following factors:

• Information on road conditions from the director of transportation and from law enforcement, including whether roads are icy;
• Time snow or ice starts and the amount;
• Conditions of Busses due to weather and temp;
• Weather predictions;
• Building conditions (e.g., whether schools have power and heat);
• Parking lot conditions;
• Temperature and wind-chill.

WHO MAKES THE DECISION?

The superintendent of schools is responsible for the final decision, based on the above factors and recommendations from the district staff.

WHEN IS THE DECISION MADE?

The decision is made by 5:30 a.m., except in the situations when inclement weather may force school closings during the school day, so that radio and TV stations can be notified.

HOW IS THE PUBLIC NOTIFIED?

Immediate posting on the district web site

Radio

• WOR 710 am
• WCBS 880 am
• WINS 1010 am
• WMTR 1250 am
• WGHT 1500 am
• WDHA 105.5 fm

Television

• 77 Local Cable Channel
• Fox 5 News
• News 12 NJ

WHAT IF SCHOOL CLOSES DURING THE DAY?
Parents should make sure that their child's teacher has on file a written explanation of what the student should do in the event that school closes during the day. If school closes during the day all students will be sent home on their regular bus or van unless other directions are on file. It is impossible for the school staff to accept phoned in directions under such circumstances.

Emergency Closing During School Hours

Bus Students will be supervised by the staff until transportation can be provided.

Walkers will be dismissed to go home, provided of course, conditions are safe for them to be leaving the building. If feasible, notice will be given so that the parent phone chains may be used.

It is extremely important that you make arrangements with someone, perhaps a neighbor, that you will not be home under these circumstances. Please designate some person who will be willing to care for your child in an emergency and discuss this matter with your child and the caregiver in advance!