From Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Brian K. Wegley
Emergency Closing Information
We are now enjoying another winter in Chicago! As we do, there is value in reviewing our guidelines for school closures along with a few key reminders. As we navigate the challenges of our weather, student and staff safety will remain our highest priority, and we will hold school when the learning environment will be safe and productive.
Key reminders:
- The Northfield Township Superintendents have developed guidelines pertaining to closures. Northbrook/ Glenview School District 30 works collaboratively with Northfield Township, Districts 27, 28, 31, 34, 225, and NSSED on school closings.
•Parents and students should assume that classes are in session at the normal time unless otherwise notified.
•School closure decisions will normally be made before 6:00 a.m. the day of closure. This allows weather conditions to be monitored overnight to avoid unnecessary closures.Closure decisions will only be made the night before if conditions are known with a high degree of certainty and warrant closure.
•Two outcomes for severe cold:
•Wind-Chill Warning - Schools Will Be Closed: A wind-chill warning is typically issued when the wind chill will be -30°F or colder AND the wind speed is10 mph or greater, OR the actual temperature is -15° F or colder.
•Wind-Chill Advisory - Schools Will Be Open: A wind-chill advisory is typically issued when the wind chill is -20 to -29°F AND wind speed is 10 mph or greater, OR the actual temperature is -5°F to -14°F.
In this event, the following district actions occur:
•Schools will be open, and student attendance is expected.
•Fire and Police will be notified before the start of the school day of the Severe
Cold Action Day designation.
•In the case of a fire alarm, school administrators will be given authority to
institute protocols to quickly return students to a safe interior location.
•After school activities will be evaluated and may be suspended, if conditions
persist.
•All field trips during the school day will be suspended.
•All outside student activities will be suspended.
•In the event of a weather-related school closing or other emergency, parents can expect to receive an automated phone call, an e-mail, and a text.
•Parents should establish contingency plans for possible closures throughout the school year regardless of the season.
•The District recognizes that conditions may vary for each individual family. If school is open, and you feel that it is unsafe to send your student to school, please contact the school attendance office, and the student will be given an excused absence.
Please use the following link to read more regarding Emergency Closing Information at http://www.district30.org/parents/Emergency-Procedures).
"Thank you for your patience and understanding, as we navigate another Chicago winter together," Dr. Wegley concluded.
