Snow Closure Guidelines

School Closure Guidelines
Emergency Communications Procedures
The following guidelines have been adopted by all 51 Jordan District schools.
Schools in Jordan School District will remain open, if at all possible, on all scheduled school days.
Even when weather conditions are extreme, every effort will be made to keep schools open in the
belief that it is in the best interest of the students. Since parents are the primary protector they will
need to decide what is right for their children. The option to keep children home when weather
conditions are extreme is always at the parents' discretion and the school understands and respects
the decision.
On occasion severe health or weather conditions may force school closures. The following infor-
mation outlines the communication procedures that will be followed if such school closures
become necessary.
1. Media Announcements
Parents and employees should listen to these designated radio or television stations for school clo-
sure information between the hours of 6-8 a.m. (If schools dismiss early, the media will air the
announcement as soon as possible.)
2. Listen for One of These Messages
One of the following messages will be aired by the news media:
* "Schools Will Be Closed" (day and date)
* "Schools Will Start Late" (day and date)
* "Schools Will Dismiss Early" (day and date)
3. Keep Phone Lines Free
Telephones will be used for emergencies; therefore, parents are asked not to call the schools or the
school District.
Radio Station
KSL—1160 AM or 102.7 FM
TV Stations
KUTV—Channel 2
KTVX—Channel 4
KSL—Channel 5
Fox-News—Channel 13
4. Closures Posted on the Web
School closure information will be posted by 6:30 a.m. on Jordan School District's Web site at
www.jordandistrict.org.
5. Authorized Statements
The media will only announce school closures when authorized by the Superintendent of Schools
or his designee after he has consulted with the Assistant Superintendent of Auxiliary Services, the
Transportation Director, the National Weather Service, and other state, county and city agencies.
6. Closures for One Day Only
All announcements are for one day only.
7. Normal Operation
No announcement means normal operation.
8. Parents Need An Emergency Plan
Parents are encouraged to establish an emergency plan for their children in the event that schools
are closed, start late or are dismissed early. Parents should instruct their children where to go or
what to do if a parent is not at home.
9. Bus Stops
Parents are asked to meet their students at bus stops when buses are running on delayed or emer-
gency schedules.
10. Make-up Days
The Utah State Office of Education requires a minimum of 180 instructional days of school. Days
lost will be made up first on the Washington and Lincoln Day Recess (Presidents' Day) and then
during Spring Recess. (As per District Policy D207-Calendar Development)
11. Late Start
When the District has designated a school day as “Schools Will Start Late,” the expectation is that
employees will arrive at their schools/departments at their regular contract time or as soon as the
employee can arrive safely.
Please contact the principal at your local school for additional information about these guidelines.
Updated September 2009