Snow Policy Revised
Due to long-term pressure from the CTA and it's members, health and safety concerns for district staff and the progressive views of Superintendent Tom Grant, the district revised in July 2008 its administrative procedure for "snow days" or Closure of Schools for Extreme Weather Conditions.
Here is what will happen if and when the Superintendent closes schools and announces a "snow day".
When schools are closed for extreme weather conditions, they are closed for students. If the closure is communicated prior to school opening, schools are also closed for staff. All Staff will be paid for this day. If school is in session when the closure is announced, staff members are expected to stay and assist with the dismissal of students. Unless the situation is unsafe for staff (as determined by the principal in consultation with the assistant superintendent)they would be expected to work the remainder of the school day.
Note: Principals may pre-arrange for a teacher living close to the school to volunteer to come in to the school during an official closure and help deal with issues that may arise such as pupils who may show up at the school despite the closure. Agreement on the part of teachers to provide this assistance is strictly voluntary; no teacher will be required or ordered to do this task.
Further Note: If snowy weather conditions prevail but schools are not officially closed, there may be some teachers who cannot get to work due to, for example, general safety hazards or impassable roads in neighbouring municipalities. Of this occurs, the CTA advises that affected teachers phone their supervisor to inform him/her of the difficulty or impossibility of arriving at the work site.
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