GO or NO GO, how Adair County School District will handle severe weather situations for the coming year.
Click on headline for complete storyBy Alan W. Reed, Superintendent, Adair County School District
Another winter is upon us. With slick roads in mind, Adair County Schools are making preparations in case ice and snow blankets our roadways.
Our Transportation Director, Did Jones, and I typically begin our mornings early when a weather event is likely (usually Midnight to 4 a.m. Our goal is to make a GO/NO GO decision by 4:45 a.m. Sometimes it is an easy call but many times it is not. However, we always err on the side of caution since safety will always be the top priority in any and all "GO/NO GO" decisions.
Protocol for this winter:
The Superintendent and Transportation Director will spot check rural, secondary and primary roads in Adair County. They will also rely on information provided by Kentucky State Police and the National Weather Service. In addition, information from neighboring districts may be taken into consideration.
The decision to cancel school is solely the decision of the Superintendent and Transportation Director, who will be working together. In the event of Mr. Reed's absence, Mr. Did Jones shall make the GO/NO GO decision.
Due to both safety and child care decisions, we feel that it is important that weather related cancellations be made as early as possible. Our intent is to make "GO/NO-GO" decisions by 4:45amCT, but please keep in mind that winter weather is often unpredictable, and that certain circumstances could delay the announcement. We will make announcements through the following sources:
- School Messenger automated dialing and message system - Columbiamagazine.com - Accvonline.com (Community Voice) - WAIN AM-FM (93.5) - WHVE, The We (92.7) - WVLC, The Big Dawg (99.9) There could be times when the GO/NO GO decision will be made the evening prior to the cancellation(s) and will be announced utilizing the above named media resources.It is not feasible to communicate with all media outlets in the state. Therefore, it is responsibility of employees, parents and/or students to rely only one or more of the named resources for official information regarding school closings in Adair County.
If you he questions or want to offer suggestions on how we can improve our snow plan, I would appreciate hearing from you. My number here at the board office is 270-384-2476.
Alan W. Reed, Superintendent Adair County Schools 1204 Greensburg Street Columbia, KY 42728
This story was posted on 2015-12-02 07:55:18
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