Emergency School Closings

Code Number: 504.7

The Superintendent or their designee shall have the discretionary authority to close schools or cancel events for extreme weather or other emergency conditions at such times and for such length of time as they deem appropriate.  The Superintendent or their designee shall, whenever possible, announce such closings via the District’s alert system and website. The Superintendent or their designee may also announce such closings via the District’s social media and through news outlets.

Make-up days will be scheduled as necessary to comply with District and state attendance requirements.

First Adoption:
July 10, 1984

Reviewed Dates:
January 21, 2020/ January 21, 2025

Revision Adoption:
September 12, 1995/ April 11, 2000/ October 23, 2006/ November 22, 2010/ February 9, 2015/ February 10, 2020

Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 279.8; 280.3
281 I.A.C. 12.1(7)