The following procedures will be followed on days school may be canceled or dismissed early due to inclement weather.

 

·        On days when inclement weather occurs or is pending, the decision to cancel school will be made by 5:00am

·        On days when it is necessary to dismiss school early due to weather, the decision will be made by 11:00am. If this occurs Glen Carbon School will be dismissed at 2:40pm.

·        Parents will now also be informed of school closures via an automated phone call system. If school is closed for the day or dismissing early parents will receive an automated call on the numbers listed on their emergency card. (home, work and cell phones)

 

·        On days when inclement weather occurs or is pending, please listen to the following radio/TV broadcasts regarding school closings. KMOX-AM (1120); KMOV-TV Channel 4 NEWS; KTRS-AM (550); FOX 2 NEWS/KTVI; KSDK Channel 5 NEWS; NEWS 30; WSBW; Local Access TV; WSIE-FM (88.7); and WBGZ-AM (1570).

 

·        On days when inclement weather occurs or is pending, information regarding the closing of school can also be accessed through District 7’s web site (www.ecusd7.org) and by calling the main phone line (656-1182).

 

·        The district will also use the Intelligencer “I” line to communicate with parents regarding weather matters.

 

Parents are encouraged to make the necessary arrangements to meet their children on early dismissal days.