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General Process for
School Delay or Closure Decisions for Inclement Weather or Other
Emergencies
Inclement Weather
On inclement weather days, including snow, ice, or flooding conditions,
WCPS transportation director and staff travel designated inclement
weather routes that are representative of some of the critical areas for
safe school bus travel throughout the county. During the inclement
weather routes, the director of transportation communicates with the
county roads department, state highway administration, and other
surrounding counties’ school directors of transportation as to the
conditions in the neighboring areas. After reviewing local information
and the DTN Satellite Weather Service information, the director of
transportation contacts the superintendent to recommend changes in
school status, as needed. Final determination is normally made prior to
5:30 AM with media notifications occurring prior to 6:00 AM. Depending
on specific weather situations, the timeline may be earlier or later.
The primary consideration for delay or closure decisions is the safety
of students traveling to and from school.
Zone Closing Options
Since the 2001-2002 school year, WCPS has implemented two specific
weather zones. The two zones are the Hancock Weather Zone and the
Cascade Weather Zone. These areas typically experience greater inclement
weather than the majority of the county. These zones may be delayed or
closed separately from the rest of the county.
The Cascade Zone is defined as being
the attendance area for Cascade Elementary School. Students who live in
the Cascade Elementary attendance area and attend Cascade Elementary,
Smithsburg Middle School or Smithsburg High School will follow any
schedule changes that apply to the Cascade Zone. Students who live in
the Old Forge Elementary, Smithsburg Elementary and Greenbrier
Elementary attendance areas and attend one of these elementary schools,
or Smithsburg Middle or Smithsburg High School are NOT included in the
Cascade Zone.
The Hancock Zone is defined as being
the attendance area for Hancock Elementary School and Hancock
Middle/Senior High School.
Other Emergencies
In addition to school delays or closings due to inclement weather,
including snow, ice, flooding, or heat, the superintendent may determine
the need to close a school, schools, or the school system based on other
emerging situations (power outages, etc.). In the event of a school
closing or delay, parent notification will occur using area media and
the school system's website.
Parents and staff should monitor the following notification outlets for
information about school closings or delays. In case of a break-down in
the communication plan due to power outages or other technical
difficulties, parents and staff should familiarize themselves with more
than one source for this information.
Local Media:
WJEJ 1240 AM; WHAG-NBC 25; WARK 1490 AM/WARX Oldies
106.9 FM; WCRH 90.5 FM; WIKZ 95.1 FM; WQCM 94.3 FM; WAYZ 104.7; Magic
101.5 FM; WSRT 92.1 FM; and the Herald Mail.
Regional
Media:
WFMD 930 AM/WFRE 99.9 FM; WBAL 1090 AM; WBAL-TV; WUSA-Channel
9; K103; Associated Press; WLTF 97.5/WKMZ 95.9; WDHC 93.5 FM/WCST 1010
AM; Go 106.6; Fox 5/WTTG-DC; WCBC - 1270 AM/Oldies 107 FM.
Website:
www.wcboe.k12.md.us
Telephone:
WJEJ Weather Phone - 301-797-9797
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