1710-13

CLOSING OF SCHOOLS IN THE EVENT OF
DISASTER AND/OR OTHER EMERGENCIES

POLICY


1. The superintendent may declare when all public schools in the state shall be closed for regular sessions. Pupils are to be considered present on days so declared, which shall be called, “Administrative Emergency Holiday(s).”

2. The district superintendent is empowered to close any school in his district because of an impending or actual natural disaster or civil emergency.

3. The superintendent and the district superintendent shall disseminate to the affected public the news of such actions as quickly as possible.

Approved: 8/70