The abbreviated day schedule is a shortened school day which begins two hours later than the regular schedule, i.e, 10:20, but ends at the regular time. The most common use of the abbreviated day schedule occurs when severe weather causes street conditions which would endanger the safety of students and employees on their way to school.

The decision to institute an abbreviated schedule will be made and announced through the news media by 6:00 a.m. If no announcement is made by that time, a regular school day will be held. On mornings when weather conditions are severe, all students, parents and employees should listen to the radio or watch television for announcements concerning the school schedule. Schedules that deviate from the standard abbreviated day schedule will not be announced. Following the decision to implement an abbreviated schedule, weather conditions occasionally worsen to the point that it is necessary to close the schools. The announcement will be made at approximately 9:05 a.m. Occasionally it will be obvious by the preceding evening that weather conditions will force closing of schools the next day. When this happens, an announcement will be made on the 10:00 p.m. news.

The reporting time for all employees shall be delayed up to a maximum of two hours. Administrators, clerical and custodial personnel are encouraged to report as early as possible to prepare the buildings for the school day.

 

 

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