Hazardous Weather Information for 4J Staff

Important change for 2011–12 only:

In most school years, all administrators and many classified staff still report to work when schools are closed due to hazardous weather.

This year, only designated emergency staff (and principals if necessary) will report to work when schools are closed. Up to three (3) hazardous weather days will be counted as budget reduction/furlough days, thus reducing or eliminating the furlough days at the end of the year (school days June 14,15 and 18).

Excerpt from the district's HAZARDOUS WEATHER GUIDELINES for the 2011–12 school year:

The major factors in making a decision about school closures will continue to be the welfare of our students and staff, and whether school buses can be operated safely.

Schools Open: All schools will operate if the Transportation Department is able to operate buses safely on all its regular routes or snow routes.

Staff members may use the leave provisions outlined in their employment agreements if they believe they are unable to get to work safely.

Schools Closed: All schools and offices will be closed for students and staff, with the exception of school principals and designated emergency staff listed in Appendix A, if the Transportation Department cannot operate its snow routes.

Work Schedules: When all schools are closed, employees will not report to work (except those listed in Appendix A) and will observe budget reduction/furlough days. If a school principal determines that it is necessary to be at school to alert students and parents to the closure, he or she will make arrangements to take a furlough day at a later date.

Afternoon/Evening Activities: When classes are canceled because of hazardous weather conditions, the superintendent or designee will make a decision regarding all activities and night use of buildings by school and non-school groups by noon.

Ordinarily, when schools are closed for school activities, they are also closed for community-sponsored events that occur in schools (e.g., Kidsports activities, school enrichment programs, and routine rentals). Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis.

APPENDIX A (2011–12)

DESIGNATED CLASSIFIED EMERGENCY STAFF FOR HAZARDOUS WEATHER:

Safety/Security: Pam Wescott
Electrician: Karl Stone
Plumbers: George Chandler, Dave Robinson
Heating Technicians: Garrett James, Shayn Davis
Roofer: Mike Elder
Driver: Steve Bertsch
General Maintenance/Fire & Security: Charlie Cunningham, Hugh Smith
Custodial/Maintenance Coordinators: All
Lead Custodians: All

In addition, the Director of Facilities Management or designee will call any other maintenance staff members needed to take care of unforeseen emergencies.