POWER OUTAGE

BEFORE SCHOOL

1.      When a serious power outage occurs before school, attempts will be made to determine from the power utility company the anticipated duration of the problem.

2.      If the problem is expected to extend beyond school starting time, the principal will notify the superintendent to discuss whether ACTION: Cancel School will be implemented.

DURING SCHOOL

1.      When a power outage occurs for more than a fifteen minute duration, the principal (or designee) will contact the power utility company to determine the extent of the problem.

2.      Teachers will remain in their classrooms with their students.  Communication with classes will occur through the use of student runners, megaphones or radios.  Teachers should prepare emergency plans for activities that can be conducted in the dark.

3.      The principal (or designee) will notify the superintendent.

4.      Every effort will be made to keep the students in school until the regular closing time.  In extreme circumstances, the superintendent (or designee) may decide to close school early at which time ACTION: Cancel School will be implemented.

POWER OUTAGE