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The frost is on the pumpkins which means it's only a matter of time before we need to start thinking about salt on the roads and ice on the windshield.
The subject of calamity days is always a hot topic, especially when it starts to get colder. While many adults claim that we had it much tougher back in our day, the reality is that we celebrated our share of snow days as students - probably due to a well-intentioned superintendent who was concerned with our safety.
Superintendent Hale is just as concerned for the safety of LCS students - whether they ride the bus, walk to school or even drive their own car. So when the weather appears to have the potential to create chaos on the roads or the temperature is too extreme (be it too cold or too warm) he aims to make a solid decision about delaying or canceling school by 5:30 a.m. "It's probably one of the toughest parts of being a superintendent because I need to consider the safety of everyone in the district before the work and school day get underway," he said. "And our district is rather large so what may be happening weather-wise on one side of town might not be the case on the other side of town."
Mr. Hale relies on several district staff members who are out driving the roads in the morning and he also consults with other administrators in the county, as well as local law enforcement. Together, they report and evaluate weather conditions and temperatures and try to determine how long those conditions may last.
"Obviously what we want is to not cancel school or even have a delay," he said. "But the safety of our students and faculty is ultimately the priority."
The best way for families and students to stay up to date on school delays and cancellations is via social media. Beyond that, they also can sign up for One Call Now through their home school and the district listserve through email.
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