Tuesday, 22 November 2011 17:36
Written by West Vancouver School District
Dear parents/guardians, students and staff:
As winter approaches, the likelihood of school disruptions due to snowfall or power outages increases. I would like to provide you with some important information about our school district's weather closure of schools procedures and announcements process.
The West Vancouver Board of Education will try to keep schools open on every regular instructional day. Any decision to close schools for the safety of children will be made by the Superintendent.
Parents, students, and staff will be informed of the Superintendent's decision via:
•the school district website at www.sd45.bc.ca, and
•a Synrevoice phone message, email, and/or text message
We will endeavour to communicate this information to parents and staff by 6:00 am on the day of closure.
Weather Closure of Schools (During School Hours)
If weather conditions create a concern for the safety of students in returning home, the school principal can decide to dismiss school early after consulting with the Superintendent. The decision will be communicated to parents and students using the school’s normal communication systems (e.g., a Synrevoice message, phone call, email).
Best regards,
Chris Kennedy
Superintendent of Schools/CEO
West Vancouver School District