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Board authorizes superintendent to call unlimited synchronous learning days for severe weather
Summary
Trustees voted unanimously to let Superintendent Dr. Lockwood call as many synchronous learning days as needed for weather or emergencies, removing the calendar cap on synchronous days for the near term; vote was by roll call and carried.
A majority of the board approved a motion to allow Superintendent Dr. Lockwood to call synchronous learning days as needed during severe weather or other emergencies, with no short‑term numerical cap in the calendar.
A board member moved the change, and a second was recorded; the board then voted by roll call with all members present saying Aye. The motion was offered in light of recent heavy snow and drifting that have created unsafe conditions for bus riders who must walk in unplowed areas.
Dr. Lockwood explained the difficulty of winter‑weather decisions and urged families to stay safe during e‑learning days while noting the district will return to in‑person instruction as soon as conditions allow. The board asked for flexibility to respond to several consecutive days of severe weather or other emergencies without returning to the board for a narrow exception each time.
The policy change was adopted at the meeting and will let the superintendent set synchronous e‑learning days when conditions warrant.
