Inclement Weather Procedures
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If severe weather impacts the safety of our students and staff, the Superintendent will decide on the closure of facilities, delayed start, or early release of students. Information about late openings, early releases, or school cancellations will be communicated through local media outlets and posted on the EPISD website, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and EPISD Headlines Around the District as needed.
If severe weather impacts the safety of our students and staff, the Superintendent will decide on the closure of facilities, delayed start, or early release of students. Information about late openings, early releases, or school cancellations will be communicated through local media outlets and posted on the EPISD website, Facebook, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and EPISD Headlines Around the District as needed.
The decision to close schools will be primarily influenced by the condition of district roads and/or other environmental factors that could pose a safety risk to our children. In inclement weather, the EPISD Inclement Weather Advisory Committee will convene at 4:00 am to analyze up-to-date information and formulate a response plan.
The decision to close schools will be primarily influenced by the condition of district roads and/or other environmental factors that could pose a safety risk to our children. In inclement weather, the EPISD Inclement Weather Advisory Committee will convene at 4:00 am to analyze up-to-date information and formulate a response plan.
The EPISD Inclement Weather Advisory Committee will provide all relevant information to the Superintendent, who will then decide to delay or close EPISD facilities. School will only be canceled in specific circumstances, including extreme weather, facility equipment failure, environmental hazards, or a public crisis that poses a significant safety risk.
The EPISD Inclement Weather Advisory Committee will provide all relevant information to the Superintendent, who will then decide to delay or close EPISD facilities. School will only be canceled in specific circumstances, including extreme weather, facility equipment failure, environmental hazards, or a public crisis that poses a significant safety risk.
FAQs
FAQs
Who decides to have a delayed start or close schools?
Who decides to have a delayed start or close schools?
The Superintendent will make the decision based , and/or current road conditions.
The Superintendent will make the decision based , and/or current road conditions.
When will the decision to have a delayed start or close schools be made?
When will the decision to have a delayed start or close schools be made?
The Superintendent will decide to have a delayed start or close schools at 5:00 AM.
The Superintendent will decide to have a delayed start or close schools at 5:00 AM.
How do I determine if schools have a delayed start or are closed?
How do I determine if schools have a delayed start or are closed?
Information detailing a delayed start or closure of schools will be posted on the district website and social media and sent out via Remind. In addition, the Public Information Officer will disseminate the Superintendent's decision to all local media outlets at 6:00 AM.
Information detailing a delayed start or closure of schools will be posted on the district website and social media and sent out via Remind. In addition, the Public Information Officer will disseminate the Superintendent's decision to all local media outlets at 6:00 AM.
What if schools are open, but I have concerns about my child's safety during inclement weather?
What if schools are open, but I have concerns about my child's safety during inclement weather?
Should schools stay open, parents or guardians can choose to keep their children at home due to health and safety concerns. The ultimate responsibility for this decision lies with the parents or guardians. If you opt to keep your child at home for any reason, such as inclement weather, please note that your child will be marked as absent.
Should schools stay open, parents or guardians can choose to keep their children at home due to health and safety concerns. The ultimate responsibility for this decision lies with the parents or guardians. If you opt to keep your child at home for any reason, such as inclement weather, please note that your child will be marked as absent.
Are employees on duty when schools are closed?
Are employees on duty when schools are closed?
In the event of school closures or delays caused by severe weather conditions, the district will be categorized into one of the three levels outlined below. See Inclement Weather Response Levels below.
In the event of school closures or delays caused by severe weather conditions, the district will be categorized into one of the three levels outlined below. See Inclement Weather Response Levels below.
Inclement Weather Response Levels
Inclement Weather Response Levels
Level 1: Delayed Start - All schools will open at 10:00 AM.
Level 1: Delayed Start - All schools will open at 10:00 AM.
EPISD personnel will begin their work day at the following times:
Cafeteria Personnel* - 5:30 AM
Custodians* - 7:00 AM
Campus Administration & Secretaries* - 7:30 AM
Clerks/Office Staff* - 8:00 AM
Nurses/Counselors/Teachers/Instructional Staff* - 9:30 AM
DSC/De Luna/Warehouse/Police Department/Multi-Plex* - 10:00 AM
Students - 10:00 AM
Bus transportation will begin at:
Elementary - 8:15 AM
Early Childhood/Jr. High/High School - 9:15 AM
Meals
Breakfast: cereal, milk, fruit, and juice.
Lunch will follow the planned menu.
* School personnel will never be REQUIRED to RISK their SAFETY to report to campus. Use your discretion. If you feel conditions are too dangerous and your safety may be compromised, don't hesitate to contact your immediate supervisor to ensure proper personnel are present in your absence.
Level 2: School Closure - All schools will be closed. Some district facilities will open.
Level 2: School Closure - All schools will be closed. Some district facilities will open.
EPISD personnel will begin their work day at the following times:
Food Service/Transportation - Do not report to work
Custodians - 7:00 AM
Campus Administration & Secretaries - 8:00 AM
DSC/De Luna/Warehouse/Police Department/Multi-Plex - 8:00 AM
Level 3: District Closure - All EPISD facilities will be closed.
Level 3: District Closure - All EPISD facilities will be closed.
ALL EPISD STAFF & STUDENTS DO NOT REPORT.
ALL EPISD STAFF & STUDENTS DO NOT REPORT.
Inclement Weather Advisory Committee members
Inclement Weather Advisory Committee members
Rolando Salinas - Deputy Superintendent of District Operations
Humberto Araiza - Transportation Director
Rey Lopez - Assistant Transportation Director
Ricardo Sanchez - Safety Officer
Crestino Ynosencio - EPISD Chief of Police
Edward Graf - Athletic Director
Pedro Felan - Facilities and Maintenance Director
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