Inclement Weather Policy proposed amendment

Inclement Weather Policy


 * 1) If the Government of Nunavut offices are closed due to inclement weather, both schools will also be closed.
 * 2) The Principal (or designate) will contact the IDEA Chair (or designate) immediately upon learning the GN offices are closed. Notwithstanding the communication Policy, the principal (or designate) will inform all necessary parties.
 * 3) 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 @ 983-3232), CBC Radio Iqaluit (101.5 @ 867-979-6101 or 1-888-896-3135), CBC Radio Inuvik (105.9 @ 867-777-7600), phone calls, faxes or social media.  See Appendix A.
 * 4) If the Government of Nunavut offices close after school has opened, then the schools will close and parents will be notified as per item 3.
 * 5) If the Bus Program is in operation the school bus will be used to take those students who normally use the bus home after the school has been closed. Students not part of the bus program, will be picked up by parent (or designate).
 * 6) 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.
 * 7) 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, keep the child at home provided they inform the school of their decision.
 * 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.
 * Reviewed and amended July 4, 2015