FILE:  EBBD

SCHOOL CLOSING AND CANCELLATION

The Superintendent shall be authorized to announce the closing of schools if prevailing or potential hazards threaten the safety and well-being of students, staff, or school property.  Whenever practicable, the Superintendent shall make such decisions to close school(s) after consulting with appropriate community agencies.  Public announcements and releases to news media shall be made or approved by the Superintendent or designee.

EMERGENCIES

If students have reported to school and an emergency arises during the school day, students may be dismissed early.  Such dismissal shall be only by direction of the Superintendent.  In the event of dismissal during the school day, all educational and building employees shall continue their work, unless otherwise notified by the Superintendent.  The Superintendent's office shall notify news media and other such persons and organizations as necessary of the decision to dismiss early.  In cases where students are dismissed early, teachers shall be expected to supervise all students under their jurisdiction until they have departed from the school campus.

Ref:    La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §17:81

Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators, Bulletin 741, Louisiana Department of Education

Orleans Parish School Board