The decision to cancel/delay school is made between 5:00 – 5:30 a.m.

1. Transportation gets the report from the State Police and Public Works.

2. RSD #17 Superintendent consults with STA, Director of Fiscal Operations, area town superintendents and Director of Operations.

3. Weather conditions are reviewed using local and area media services.

4. A decision is made by the Superintendent using all available information.

5. School Messenger alert system is initiated.

If school is delayed the start time will be at 10:40 a.m.

If school is dismissed early, the dismissal time will be at 1:05 p.m.

A decision to dismiss early will not only be used when the threat of weather is predictable and probable. The logic is as follows:

In some cases, we would be dismissing students during the height of road crews completing the treatment of the roads. It is always best to wait until treatments are completed to a certain level.

In some cases, we would be sending students home without anyone home and without advance notice. We respect the fact that many people work away from their homes.