POLICY 4-2.8 SCHOOL CLOSINGS

The division superintendent or his/her designee may order the closing, the delay in opening or the early dismissal of any or all Montgomery County public schools in order to protect the safety and welfare of students, staff and patrons. Unless School Board employees are notified that their work schedule is changed due to adverse weather or emergency conditions, all employees shall work according to the terms of their contract. During adverse weather or emergency conditions, however, employees will follow guidelines related to work schedules. The School Board may review the guidelines.

LEGAL REFERENCE: Code of Virginia, 1950, as amended, §§ 22.1-70, 22.1-78.

Adopted: April 2004