2009.01.15
Montgomery watching weather
This e-mail was sent to parents from Superintendent Tiffany Anderson this afternoon:
"As we are currently watching the forecast, we recognize that the
temperatures have continued to drop and we are preparing accordingly.
We have asked all bus drivers to arrive one hour early to warm up buses
tomorrow to ensure they don’t have any difficulties picking up
students on schedule. Given the elementary schools in Montgomery County
are scheduled for an early release and high school students are
scheduled to take exams on Friday, we do hope to remain on a normal
schedule. If we are unable to remain on a normal schedule due to low
temperatures, we will likely close rather than delay schools since the
majority of our schools are on an early release schedule for Friday
already.
We have explored the option of having only secondary students attending
school on a delayed schedule and closing elementary; however, that
creates too many hardships for families who are dependent on siblings at
the secondary for other needs. Additionally, if we believe temperatures
are too cold for children, we want to be consistent with the most
appropriate decision for all children and in that event we would cancel
school.
Please watch the weather stations in the morning in preparation for a
possible closure due to low temperatures. While we hope to be on
schedule, student safety is our priority. Therefore, if temperatures
are too low to be in attendance, we will close schools tomorrow."
