The following information was sent to all parents/guardians via ParentSquare on Monday, November 13.
As the weather turns colder, it is important to review the East Greenbush Central School District’s procedures for closings and delays. The district’s primary goal is to keep students, staff and visitors safe.
In the event of severe weather, the district may delay the opening of school or close schools altogether using a variety of resources, including:
- Road condition reports
- Weather predictions for the morning and afternoon hours
- The time snow starts and the amount of snow
- Building conditions (power and heat)
- Condition of school buses
- Weather warnings from National Weather Service
- Consultation with local towns and police agencies
Emergency Closing Days
Each year the district builds into the calendar five Emergency Closing Days to be used in the event of emergencies, which can include heavy snow or ice that impact road conditions during winter. Should severe weather cause schools to close on a given day, it will be a traditional snow day.
In the event the district uses more than its five allotted emergency closings, it may implement remote learning days for any subsequent closing to preserve spring break for students, staff and families.
Communication of School Delays/Closings
If schools are delayed or closed, that information will be communicated in a variety of channels, including:
- Email and text message sent to staff and parents/guardians via ParentSquare
- District website (www.egcsd.org)
- District Facebook and Twitter pages
- Albany Times Union
- Local TV stations (CBS6, News10 ABC, WNYT Channel 13, Spectrum News)
- Local radio stations
For more information, read our School Delay and Closing FAQ.