Dear Families,
Given western NY's sometimes harsh weather
conditions during the winters, I want to provide you with information
relative to school closings:
Brockport Central School District
covers 72-square miles and the weather conditions may vary from the
northernmost part at the lake to the southern areas near Bergen. The
process for deciding whether to cancel school begins very early in the
morning (or when inclement weather is forecasted). We study weather web
sites and listen to weather forecasts. Our security personnel notify the
transportation department administrators if there are at least three
inches of fresh snow or other conditions such as heavy ice, extreme wind
or wind chill. The transportation staff contact the Hamlin, Clarkson,
Sweden and Ogden Highway Departments to get reports from the road crews.
They also call the Brockport Fire and Police Dispatch to gather data
for the superintendent. Sometimes extreme wind chill factors have been a
factor. Ultimately, the decision always comes down to keeping students
safe.
Communication takes place between the superintendent and
Buildings and Grounds supervisors to determine if the District is ready
to open with lights, heat and water. Other superintendents are also
contacted to see if they have any additional information about the roads
or weather. Inclement weather could occur at any time and needs to be
factored in when considering whether to close early or cancel
afterschool activities.
In the event of school closings due to
inclement weather or other uncontrollable conditions, official
announcements will be made over radio stations, television stations, the
Brockport School District website, as well as through our automated
notification system. You may also call the school closings/events line
at 585-637-1900 for any updates. Unless otherwise notified, there will
be no activities held in the school buildings on emergency closing days.
Best,
Lesli C. Myers, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools