Weatherford ISD Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Hanks said although thermostats throughout the district have been set at comfortable levels, it is important that students are dressed warm – especially those who ride buses or who wait outside the campuses for extended periods of time.
“I would like to ask that parents help remind their children to dress appropriately for the colder temperatures,” Dr. Hanks said. “This is definitely ‘coat’ weather.”
Even though Monday’s high temperature was in the 70s, local weather forecasters have been predicting highs only to be in the 40s throughout the remainder of the week.
“Although we don’t anticipate any severe inclement weather at this time, District personnel are definitely prepared, if needed,” Dr. Hanks said. “We know that closings can cause problems for families, therefore weather conditions are carefully reviewed before considering canceling classes, starting school late, or dismissing early.”
Dr. Hanks said in the event schools are closed or the daily schedule is altered due to a severe weather condition, information will be sent to television and radio stations and will be posted on the district’s website, Facebook and Twitter accounts. Also, parents will be contacted through the district’s SchoolMessenger® notification system which is designed to call or text a massive number of people in a relatively short amount of time.
“In the event of potential inclement weather, the District will strive to make a decision by 6 a.m. so parents will have ample opportunities to make arrangements, if necessary, for their children,” Dr. Hanks said.
The following factors are considered when Weatherford ISD makes a decision that alters the normal school schedule:
• Information on road conditions and whether buses/cars can safely travel
• The existing accumulation of snow or ice
• The rate and expected duration of precipitation
• Parking lot and sidewalk conditions
• Weather predictions