Bulletin One 2012 2013 Final.pdf - Fort Worth ISD

Section 11: Emergency Closing And Early Dismissal Procedures
11.1 Emergency Closing of Schools
Weather conditions can create weather related emergencies that sometimes make it necessary to close
schools. In some instances, weather and street conditions improve later in the morning so that schools can
be opened two (2) hours later than normal. Other emergency situations could cause limited or specific
closings or delayed openings.
The district has a plan for the emergency closing of schools, and another plan for delaying opening of
schools, if necessitated by severe weather or other emergency.
The procedures which apply to each plan are explained in this section. Uniform adherence to these
procedures is necessary in order to prevent confusion when either plan is implemented. Therefore, it is
imperative that each employee of the FWISD be familiar with the procedures in both plans.
I. The Principal or Designee will disseminate these procedures to all building personnel, students,
and parents:
A. Employee Responsibility to Be Informed:
1. It is every employee’s responsibility to monitor the District web site, social media sites
(Facebook, Twitter) and listen to the radio or television whenever announcements are
imminent regarding emergencies in the schools.
2. Web site posting, social media announcements and local radio and television stations
will be notified of the decision to close or delay opening school. This notification of the
media will be accomplished by persons assigned by the superintendent.
B. Plan One - School Closings
1. The final decision for closing the schools will be made by the superintendent or, in his
absence, the Chief of District Operations. This decision will be made if at all possible by
5:00 a.m. of the day involved.
2. Cabinet and Executive Staff should report to work unless otherwise advised. All
custodial staff and maintenance employees will report for work as usual. Specific
employees will be transported to the Administration Building by designated drivers from
District Operations.
3. When school is canceled, the buildings will be closed completely; however, all
custodians will report for work to perform custodial functions which are not possible on
school days. The principal will check the building each day.
C. Plan Two - Delayed Opening
1. Where there is a possibility of improved weather and/or street conditions later in the
morning, a delayed school opening announcement will be made to the public. An
announcement on the District web site, on District social media sites and to local radio
12-13 SY Bulletin Number One 111 Revised: 10/9/2012