Are you Ready for Winter Weather?
We all know that living in central Illinois the weather can change quickly. It is for this reason that parents, guardians, and babysitters pay close attention to weather forecasts, especially as we embark on the winter months. As the superintendent of schools it is important for me to plan with the director of transportation, area superintendents, and road commissioners so as to allow for decisions to be made regarding the need to let out of school or to cancel school altogether.
As we head into the winter months it is important for parents to discuss with their children the procedures to be used when school is to be let out early because of inclement weather. As parents you need to be aware if the weather looks as if it could get bad. The school district will attempt to allow 2 hours prior to letting students out in the case of bad weather. Parents need to tune their radios to WHOW (1520-AM) WHOW (95.9 –FM) Clinton, WJBC (1230 – AM), WBNQ (101-FM) Bloomington, WSOY (1340 – AM), WSOY (103-FM) Decatur; and WDZ (1050 AM) and WDZQ (95.1-FM) Decatur. Parents can also tune to WAND, Decatur or WCIA, Champaign. The school district web site will also carry the announcement. The website is www.cusd15.k12.il.us. The school district will call all parents whose name we have in our SchoolReach System, when dismissing early or cancelling school due to inclement weather. It is imperative that you have given the school your most recent phone number(s) if you would like to receive a phone call.
If school is going to be cancelled because of weather, the decision will be made by 6:45am on the morning in question. The SchoolReach system will be utilized in addition to the radio and television. The absence of an announcement means that school is in session.
The safety of our students in getting to and from school is the factor that will determine if we will be in attendance or getting out early. The district needs parental assistance especially on days when school is being let out early. Make sure your child knows what to do if we are getting out of school early. Planning is the key to keeping our students safe. It is also imperative that your child have the proper clothing to keep warm while riding district transportation during the winter months. Please make sure you have a plan in place for your child if we have to let out of school early due to inclement weather.