Severe Weather and Emergency Conditions

District Closure: In the event of severe weather conditions or other emergencies, the District may decide to close all or part of APS for the remainder of the day. If your work site is closed, you will be notified as soon as possible. Employees who are sent home early will not lose pay as a result of early dismissal for this reason. Likewise, if you report to work and find that APS is unexpectedly closed due to an emergency, no loss of pay will occur.

Abbreviated Day Schedule is a shortened school or work day that begins two hours later than the regular schedule but ends at the regular time. The most common use of the abbreviated day schedule occurs when severe weather causes street conditions that would endanger the safety of students and employees on their way to school.

An abbreviated day schedule is announced on the local news media, generally by 6:30 a.m. On mornings when weather conditions are severe, employees should listen to the radio or watch television for announcements concerning the school schedule. Following the announcement of an abbreviated schedule, weather conditions may worsen to the point that it is necessary to close the schools. This announcement will be made to the local media at approximately 9:00 a.m.

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