School administrators across central North Carolina closely track severe weather conditions as they prepare to make decisions on whether to hold classes
State law mandates schools to operate for a certain number of days or hours, a point school officials track as decisions are made surrounding school closures, delays, and early dismissals.
"Delays and closing of school is a really big decision for school districts to have to do," said Tamika Walker Kelly, who serves as NCAE President.
Kelly, who has spent seventeen years in public education, pointed to severe weather conditions, coupled with the presence of natural disasters, to highlight the importance of further support towards school buildings.
Andy Jenks, the Chief Communications Officer for Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, said they're in touch with town, county, and state officials to learn more about the conditions.
"We're monitoring the forecast, but also trying to see how this plays out over the next day or two. What will the condition of roadways be? What about walkways or sidewalks to and from school and all of the facility details that go into having school be safe for students, staff and families," said Jenks.
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School administrators closely track the forecast when it calls for severe weather as they prepare to make decisions on whether to close school, delay the start or move to remote learning.