Inclement Weather Procedures

The principal’s office will be in constant contact with the Civil Defense by way of emergency weather radio so that early warning can be
received concerning possible severe weather. Students will be sent home only if there is sufficient time to get them there before severe
weather strikes. Parents are urged not to come to school for children if the severe weather is already in the immediate area since students
would be safer at school than traveling under these conditions.

Disaster drills will be held regularly at the school so that the children will be familiar with safety areas and procedures. If it becomes necessary to
send students home the Director of Schools, along with Emergency Management, Bradley County Sheriff’s Department, and local weather
forecasters will make that decision. Parents are advised to listen to local radio stations in these
situations. Our Connect-Ed Phone System will make a call to your home phone and emergency contact number.

When the schools are dismissed because of inclement weather, our bus schedule is as
follows: high schools, middle schools, and elementary schools. The reason for this is to start buses in town and progress to the
communities. This will eliminate the buses having to be on the road for a longer period of time with the possibility of conditions becoming worse.

Because of road conditions, the buses may not be able to make the same route. If you live in a subdivision or area where hills exist, you may
need to make plans to meet your child at the entrance to the subdivision. If we cannot get your child within a reasonable distance, we will
return the child to school as a last resort. Please make plans with your children for early dismissal due to inclement weather.