Inclement Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather, the decision to open or close schools will be announced through radio and television no later than 6 a.m. of the day in question. Unlike before, when only closings were reported, the district now will call radio and television stations and inform them whether or not schools are open or closed on inclement weather days. Whether schools will be open or closed also will be posted on the district’s Web site at www.dallasisd.org and included in a recorded message on the district’s information line, at (972) 925-3700.

Once schools are open for the day, classes are held for the entire school day so as to not inconvenience working parents or disrupt the learning environment.

The procedure for making the decision to close schools begins early in the morning when school personnel in each area of the city drive the streets near the neighborhood schools to check road conditions. Personnel confer with the weather bureau, police department, and gas and utility companies about forecasts, road conditions, and available energy for heating the buildings. The personnel report the findings to the Superintendent of Schools who makes the final decision to open or close schools.

Classes will not be held if it is determined that buses are unable to operate safely; if electric service at schools is disrupted; or if natural gas to schools is curtailed.