How Do We Make Our Decisions?
Please understand that we make the decision to open or close the schools in bad weather based on a careful analysis of several factors. Some of these factors include:
Who Makes The Decision?
The Superintendent of Schools, is responsible for the final decision, which is based on the above factors and recommendations from other district administrators.
How Is The Public Notified?
Tune to television channels listed below for up-to-date information on school closings. You can also check the New Glarus School district web site www.ngsd.k12.wi.us for information. We will also be notifying all district parents and staff through our computerized phone message system; School Messenger. Please do not call the schools unless it is an emergency.
Television Channels: 3-WISC 15-WMTV 27-WKOW
Radio Stations: FM-93.7 FM-105.5 AM-1260 FM-102.1 FM-98.1 AM-1310 FM-92.1 FM-94.1 AM-1070 FM-101.5 FM-106.1 AM-1480 FM-104.1 FM-96.3 FM-94.9
When Is The Decision Made?
We attempt to make the decision by 6:00 AM or earlier so we can notify radio and TV stations and post the decision on local cable and on our Web site. If we wait longer to announce a closing, it would make it very difficult for families and school personnel to change their morning routines. We will send the “Student Messenger” message via the telephone as soon as possible.
Will We Close School If Conditions Worsen?
Keep in mind that, even if weather conditions worsen, we cannot reverse our decision in the morning without endangering students. Once we make the decision to open schools, many parents rely on that decision and leave for work. If we then send students right back home, many will return to unsupervised bus stops and empty homes.
Although we do our absolute best in this process, we know that often no perfect decision exists. If you do not feel as though it is safe for your child to attend school, use your best judgment on whether he or she should attend. Also, discourage teenagers from driving in bad conditions and offer them alternatives if weather conditions worsen.
We hope this explanation helps everyone understand the process that our district staff uses to make the best possible decision for our students.
School Delays: 1 Hour Delay - Routes will start one hour later than scheduled I.e. If you are picked up at 7:15 am regularly, you will be picked up at 8:15 am 2 Hour Delay - Routes will start two hours later than scheduled I.e. If you are picked up at 7:15 am regularly, you will be picked up at 9:15 am
Early Release times are: Mondays Grade School Dismissal 1:15 pm - Busses Leave 1:25 pm Middle/High School Dismissal 1:30 pm - Busses Leave 1:35 pm
School Hour for the following school buildings are: 8:00 am until 3:20 pm for the Grade School - Busses Leave 3:25pm 8:00 am until 3:30 pm for the Middle/High School - Busses Leave 3:35pm