posted by:
Mashburn, Noelle B - MNPS at Mar 02, 2012 9:27:00 AM
Metro Schools’ Inclement Weather Team is closely monitoring the weather today to maximize the safety of our students and employees. We are working closely with the Office of Emergency Management, National Weather Service, and local meteorologists.
At this time, all after school and evening activities are cancelled; we are not planning to dismiss schools early.
The reasoning for this decision includes:
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Our buildings are well constructed and procedures are in place for sheltering and cover during severe weather.
- This afternoon’s weather event does not have a definitive time frame. Closing early could put students in danger because the timing of the weather is from 1 p.m. – evening.
- Many students ride MTA buses and MTA schedules will not accommodate a sudden change, leaving these students with no way home.
- Students may be going home to no supervision and no instructions or direction for safety in a weather event.
We will continue monitor this situation. Please remain alert as we move through the afternoon.
Each school is equipped with a NOAA weather radio to alert the school office of watches and warnings directly from the National Weather Service.
