Dear Parents, Patrons and Staff:
I am putting these guidelines out to aid you in your daily decisions to send your children to school. As the school, we check road and weather conditions many times during a day, or before events. It is impossible to determine exactly what weather conditions are going to be. We do our best to predict, but the only way you really know how bad the weather will be is after the fact. In reality, you make the decision every day as to whether your child will attend school or not. Here are some basic beliefs and guidelines for you to consider. We will make every effort to only have school if the weather is appropriate.
I do believe that School Bus Transportation is the safest way to get to school. Our drivers are very careful, and they take the time necessary to get the children to school safely. All buses are equipped with radios, so we are in constant contact in the event of an emergency.
If you are going to allow your son or daughter to drive to school, please make sure that they are aware of the road conditions. Normally the best route to school is to try to get to a major road or highway. These usually get the best treatment. Sit down with your child and plan a longer route if necessary. We would rather have them take a little extra time and be safe rather than just trying to get to school in the fastest way.
Respectfully,
Jeremy W. Gulley
Superintendent
GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOL DELAYS AND CLOSINGS DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Beliefs
Weather conditions are both variable and extreme in Indiana.
Concrete rules do not exist for making decisions regarding variable and extreme weather, but these guidelines will serve as a reference for the Jay School Corporation (JSC).
JSC believes the public expects schools to be open and to provide education, supervision, and other services (including meals) to its students.
JSC believes all parents are committed to keeping children safe and these parents will dress their children appropriately for the weather when sending the children to school.
JSC recognizes that its first and foremost a parental decision to determine if a child should attend school on inclement weather days.
JSC respects a parent’s determination regarding their child’s attendance at school during inclement weather. If school is open, or delayed, because of inclement weather, the school will respect the parent’s decision to keep their child at home. Parents are expected to contact the school and inform school officials of their determination. The student will be excused and will be given an opportunity to complete their academic work.
Communication
On a normal school day, it will be announced no later than 6:00 AM if we are delaying and/or closing.
Following a delay, it will be announced no later than 8:00 AM if we are closing.
Our schools are equipped with a phone messaging device. In the event of an early dismissal, we will send out a call to the phone number you have designated. Please also update the school with an accurate email account. If you want accurate information please contact the school or listen to our officially designated points of contact.
Currently our weather related announcements are broadcast on the following radio and television stations: