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Olathe leaders thank operations staff for snow response; superintendent says snow-day decision by 6 a.m.
Summary
Superintendent Dr. Yeager and several board members praised operations, custodial and food-service staff for snow response and said the district will announce a decision on a possible snow day by 6 a.m. the following morning.
Superintendent Dr. Yeager and board members praised the district’s operations, custodial and food-service staff for work during a recent snow event, and said the district will decide on any snow day by 6 a.m. the following morning.
Dr. Yeager described driving around the district and meeting an operations employee, saying he asked him, “how long have you been here plowing?” and relayed the reply: “about 2 hours so far.” Dr. Yeager thanked snow-plow drivers, custodians and food-service staff and called the overall response “impressive.”
A board member said a concern that arose earlier in the week involved ensuring food reaches schools and students, noting, “if kids don't have food, that's that's not a good thing.” Board members also described continuity efforts — including bus riders receiving notes from drivers — that they said helped make student experiences smoother during schedule changes and weather disruption.
Dr. Yeager said officials aim to make a decision about the next day’s status by 6 a.m., acknowledging that such calls are difficult because they affect families, staff and students and rarely please everyone.
The remarks were expressions of thanks and explanation of process; no formal policy or vote on snow-day criteria was recorded in the transcript.
