Delays & Closings

DELAYED OPENINGS OF SCHOOLS
Fog presents one of the greatest road hazards encountered by the motoring public and is of special interest to us in the transportation of school children. It is due to our concern for the safety of students of Somerset County that a plan for the delay in the opening of schools was devised.

	The decision to delay the opening of school will be made by the Superintendent or his designated representative.
	The decision to delay the opening of school will be made prior to 6:00 A.M.
	If changes are necessary in the regular school schedule, due to inclement weather or other emergencies, announcements will be made on the following radio and TV stations:

Channel 47	Channel 16	FROGGY 99.9
WSCL 89.5	WQHQ 105	WLVW 105.5
WOLC 102.5	WESM 91.3	WSBY 540
WICO 94.3	WKHI 95. 5	WJDY 1470

	For delayed openings all buses will run their regular routes either one or one and one half hours later, whichever is announced. This delay will allow time for the fog to lift and buses to run during a time when traffic conditions are less dangerous.
	Early dismissal decisions are made at least one hour prior to dismissal when weather conditions quickly deteriorate.
	Breakfast will be served at all schools which have the breakfast program whenever the opening of school is delayed no more than one hour.
	The morning half-day pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classes will not be held when the opening of school is delayed by two hours or more.

EMERGENCY CLOSINGS

In the event of emergency closings, announcements will be made by television and radio stations previously listed.

Parents can keep young children safe when schools close unexpectedly by arranging emergency back-up care. Children should be taught what to do and where to go in case parents are not at home when schools close because of emergency situations. Parents should be sure to leave at least one telephone number at the school at which a friend, neighbor or relative can be reached if the parent is not at home. It is important to leave a phone number of someone who is usually available when the parent is not.