The Superintendent will attempt to call snow days/remote learning storm days (a.k.a. “Alternative Learning Days”) on the day prior by 6pm to teachers and by 8pm to families. This is, however, entirely weather dependent and cannot be guaranteed, but we will make every attempt to send updates as soon as possible.
If widespread power outages occur, Dr. Nolin would be allowed to call a traditional snow day if the risk of power outages means students and teachers could not access remote learning during the outage time period. Every attempt will be made to communicate early and teachers will email parents and students expectations for alternative learning days due to storms. Teachers have trained students while in live school for what to expect and where to go for learning resources. For those in programs where use of computers is not the norm, or youth or needs of students demands otherwise, other materials have been prepared and sent home (blizzard bags, etc.)
Below are the updates for each learning program based on new DESE regulations executed in late December and explained to superintendents on 12/22/20. Look at the individual link for specific updates, if a program is not mentioned (i.e. MS and HS RLA) there are no changes to anything.