Inclement Weather Policy

Inclement Weather Policy


 * 1) The decision to close a school due to inclement weather must be made jointly by the principal (or designate) and the Ikaluktutiak District Education Authority (IDEA) Chair (or designate).
 * 2) If the Government of Nunavut offices are closed due to inclement weather, then both schools will also be closed.
 * 3) If the Government of Nunavut offices close or the weather conditions deteriorate after school has opened, then the schools may close at the next available closure time. The available closure times are noon or at the end of the school day.
 * 4) Whenever possible, the school bus will be used to take those students who normally use the bus home after the school has been closed.
 * 5) If the Government of Nunavut offices open or the weather conditions improve after the normal start time for the morning session, the school may open at 1:00 p.m.
 * 6) Where a parent feels that the weather conditions in their area of town is such that sending their child to school would endanger the child, they may, at their discretion, feel the child at home provided they inform the school of their decision.
 * 7) In the event of a school closure due to inclement weather, school staff will make every attempt to inform the parents by whatever means possible. This may include, but is not limited to, the local radio (CFBI 97.7), CBC Radio Iqaluit (101.5), CBC Radio Inuvik (105.9), phone calls and/or faxes to parents.
 * 8) In the event that the outside temperature – with or without the wind chill factor – reaches -50 degrees Celsius at the airport, there will be no outdoor recess at Kullik Ilihakvik. Outdoor recess may be cancelled at the discretion of the principal (or designate) if the weather conditions warrant, i.e. heavy rain or snow.


 * Original policy approved November 23, 2003, Motion #03-086.