Elementary Parent Handbook
Emergency and Inclement Weather Procedures
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Evacuation
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Lockdown
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Emergency and Inclement Weather ~
Every practical means to notify parents of late starts, early releases and emergency closures due to weather, or of a crisis situation, is used—school is canceled only during unusual circumstances such as extreme weather, facilities or equipment failure, an environmental hazard or a public crisis that causes a significant safety risk.
DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL! All local RADIO and TV stations provide the most current information to parents and the community on weather or emergency situations. It is imperative that all district lines are open for vital communications.
Emergency Closure Forms are provided during registration and are always available in the school office. Please make sure these forms are kept up-to-date and discuss the procedure to follow in case of early dismissal with your child(ren).
Late Start: Two-Hour Delay Opening ~
If weather conditions prevent making a decision regarding school closure by 5 a.m., a two-hour delay is initiated to allow time for a final determination.
Two-hour delays are effective for all schools and all students. Morning kindergartners will not have class. If school will not be held after the two-hour delay, an announcement is made by the media.
Emergency Closing/Early Release ~
Whenever possible, school closure announcements will be made the evening before on all 10 p.m. TV and RADIO broadcasts. If it is not possible, an announcement will be made by 5:30 a.m.
If school is closed during the day due to a snowstorm, it is determined that all students have satisfactory transportation. Parent instructions from each student’s emergency closure form are followed.
Inclement Weather Boundaries ~
LCSD1 does not bus outside the described boundary during bad weather, even when school is in session. Rural buses do not run. Parents who drive students to school are responsible for returning them home. Students inside the boundary are bused.
Emergency Response Procedures ~
A detailed emergency preparedness plan is available in the school office.All schools are prepared for a variety of emergency situations including violence, weather, medical or transportation related.
Lockdown- In the event total security within a building is necessary, all classroom and exterior doors are locked with no entry or exit from the building until the crisis is past.
Evacuation- In the event the school must be evacuated, all students and staff will be transported by buses to an emergency relocation site. Once everyone is accounted for, students will be released to a parent or guardian.
Locked Doors- The school staff have been instructed to keep the perimeter doors locked at all times for the safety of the students and staff of the school. All visitors must check in and obtain a visitor pass at the main office.
Emergency Information- Parents are encouraged to listen to local radio stations for additional information in the event of an emergency. Calling the school will hamper the efforts of emergency responders to handle the emergency.
