FILE:  EBBD

SCHOOL CLOSING AND CANCELLATION

The Superintendent shall be authorized to announce the closing of schools if prevailing or potential hazards threaten the safety and well-being of pupils, staff, or school property.  Public announcements and releases to news media shall be made or approved by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

EMERGENCIES

If students have reported to school and an emergency arises during the school day, students may be dismissed early.  Such dismissal shall be only by direction of the Superintendent.  In the event of dismissal during the school day, all educational and building employees are to continue their work, unless otherwise notified by the Superintendent.  The Superintendent's office shall notify news media and other such persons and organizations as necessary of the decision to dismiss early.  In cases where students are dismissed early, teachers are expected to supervise students under their jurisdiction until all such students have departed from the school campus.

Adopted:  February 18, 2016

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:81

Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators, Bulletin 741, Louisiana Department of Education

Board minutes, 2-18-16

Vermilion Parish School Board