A-141 - Emergency Closings

Written By Zack Brewer

Updated at July 27th, 2024

Section A:

 

 

School District Organization

Knox County Board of Education Policy

Descriptor Term:

 

Emergency Closings

Descriptor Code:

A-141

Issued:

7/95

Reviewed:

2/24

Revised:

3/11

The Board authorizes the Director of Schools to close schools in the event of hazardous weather or any  other emergency which presents a threat to the safety of students, staff members or school property.  

As soon as the decision to close schools is made, the Director of Schools will use all means available to inform the public including news media, internet, e-mail, text and mass telephone notification.  

If school is not in session or is dismissed early due to inclement weather, all scheduled activities in which students are involved will generally be postponed or cancelled. 

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