Poor weather conditions can be difficult for parents/guardians and the school system. To best prepare for the season, we will again share information regarding our district’s policy for closing or delaying school due to inclement weather. Superintendent Mike Von Gunten may close the school, dismiss students early, or delay the opening of school in the event of hazardous weather.
Normal procedures for inclement weather conditions are as follows: road and facility monitoring begins as early as 4:00 am or in some cases, the day before a weather front arrives. The superintendent and fleet operations manager work together to determine if a weather delay or closure is necessary. Road conditions, building and grounds conditions, air temperature and weather forecasts are all taken into consideration. Typically delays or cancellations are announced between 5:15 – 6:15 am. In some cases, a closure can occur the night before but most often a final decision is made in the early morning hours on the day of the closure or delay.
As a reminder, we must comply with minimum hours of instruction each year. The district may extend the school year if the school closes enough that it approaches the minimum instructional hours of required time. If necessary, calamity make up time would begin June 9th. You can find these dates listed on the
district calendar.
In the event we alter a school day due to any type of calamity, FLSD will post information on:
It is important that children are dressed appropriately for the weather conditions. If you are in need of assistance securing winter items for your child please contact our social workers, Mrs. Watts at
[email protected] or Ms. Ashley Blair at
[email protected].
Please note that it is extremely important to make sure that your current email address and telephone number is available through Final Forms. Our database must be current in order for parent/guardian calls and/or emails to be initiated. If you need to update contact information please do so through the
parent portal.
In addition, if FLSD is closed all transportation will stop. Buses will not run to any private schools when FLSD is closed.
Two Hour Delay: If a two hour delay is called, school buses will start picking up students two hours later than their normal pick up time.
In addition, if a two hour delay is called the following will occur:
- ODA at FES will not open for the morning session
- There will be no transportation to the Early Learning Center
- All FLSD buses will operate on a two hour delay – including the ones to LCJVS. The delay will not count against LCJVS students. Students can arrive at LCJVS on their own if they do not want to wait for bus delay, however, students should watch LCJVS for their weather notifications as well
- All FLSD students will begin their school day two hours later than the normal bell schedule
- The dismissal time will remain the same
- FHS and FMS students may have a schedule change. If that were to happen, the principals will share the two hour delay schedule
Please contact your building principals if you have any questions or concerns. Stay safe this winter