Building conditions, such as whether schools have power and heat/cooling.

Specific-area road conditions, such as downed power lines, flooding, tree debris or other conditions that make travel unsafe.

Time snow or ice starts and the amount (during winter season).

Information on general road conditions from the FCS Transportation Department and from law enforcement, state departments (such as Georgia DOT) and emergency agencies, including whether roads are hazardous or difficult to travel.

In deciding whether children will be safe, the district looks at the following factors: In situations involving inclement weather or other safety issues, the well-being of all children is the primary concern in making the decision to close school. What factors are considered when making the decision to close school? In other emergency situations, FCS receives information by maintaining continuous contact with emergency response agencies, safety and transportation departments within city governments/municipalities, and other civic/government leaders in the areas impacted. So, even if it looks clear on one street, dangerous conditions may exist in other parts of our county. Careful consideration is given to the most dangerous bus routes in the district. The school system’s Transportation Department also begins testing road conditions on our bus routes. Where does the Emergency Response Team get its information?įor weather-related situations, the team begins monitoring information from the National Weather Service, the Georgia Department of Transportation and other local emergency agencies as early as possible when closing/delaying school is a possibility. The Superintendent makes the final decision. The team keeps the Superintendent informed, and when needed, makes a recommendation about school closures/delays to the Superintendent for review. In situations where inclement weather may impact school operations, the team meets several times a day, until the event/weather threat is over, to review forecasts and current conditions and to discuss any new information. The Emergency Response Team has members of Transportation, Safety & Security, Facilities, Maintenance, Academics, Communications, School Nutrition departments and others to provide a cross-functional view of any situation that could possibly close or delay school.

Below are frequently asked questions and their answers.įulton County Schools has an Emergency Response Team that comes together during high-impact situations where schools or the district needs emergency management, including inclement weather situations and other school-level or district-level emergencies. Parents and employees often have questions about how decisions are made to close school due to inclement weather and other emergencies. Special Education (Exceptional Children).Homeless & Foster Care Program (McKinney Vento).Exceptional Children (Special Education).Accountability and District Applications.

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