When
inclement weather hits the area and causes an accumulation of snow or
ice, district personnel will evaluate road weather conditions. Factors
considered while making a decision as to the start of school include:
1. Current weather conditions along with the short-term forecast.
2. Main Highway conditions.
3. County and town road conditions.
After considering the above conditions, a decision will be made to:
A. Hold school on the regular schedule.
B. Delay the start of school and bus pickups.
C. Cancel school for the day.
Once the decision is made to delay the start or cancel school, the following notices will be made:
1. Greeting on district phone system (928-337-2255...press 9) will be updated.
2. The district website www.sjusd.net will be updated.
3. The following radio stations will be notified:
FM
KZUA - 92.1
KZUA - 92.5
KSNX - 93.5
KWKM -95.7
KRFM - 96.5
KQAZ - 101.7
AM
KTNN - 660
Once
students are in school, the district is very hesitant to close early
due to inclement weather, especially at the Elementary and Mid Schools,
because so many parents may still be at work and no one may be home to
care for these young children. Parents may want to consider making
emergency arrangements for childcare in the case of school delay,
closure, or early dismissal. Those parents wanting to pick-up their
children early due to the weather are encouraged to do so. The safety of
our students and staff is paramount in making weather-related
decisions.
Please feel free to contact Larry Heap, Superintendent,
at 337-2255 ext. 1105 if you have any questions relative to these
procedures.