The Superintendent of Schools, in consultation with the Business Administrator and the Director of Buildings and Grounds, is responsible for making the decision to delay the opening of school or to dismiss school early due to inclement weather.
The following factors are considered in making this decision:
- The National Weather Service forecast for the area
- Current road conditions
- Visibility
- The impact of the weather on the ability of students and staff to safely travel to and from school
The Superintendent will make the decision to delay the opening of school or to dismiss school early no later than 5:30 a.m. on the day of the inclement weather. This information is sent out via the district's mass notification system. All district families are strongly encouraged to opt in to receive text and/or email alerts from the district. Families may opt in by sending a text message with their name and the cell number they wish to receive alerts on to 67587. For instructions on how to opt in for email alerts, visit our website at www.pennsaukenschools.org
Criteria for a School Delay
- When inclement weather poses hazardous driving conditions
Criteria for a School Closing
- When conditions are too severe to operate school buses
- When students and/or staff would be at risk by attempting to travel to school