Delays and Cancellations
CCA Winter Weather Guidelines
The safety and well-being of students and staff is our top priority and the decision to close, delay, or release school is no simple matter. Before deciding to modify the school day due to extreme weather conditions, the Superintendent consults with a variety of experts both inside and outside of the District. Our commitment is to keep students, families, and staff safe, and to keep the community informed of weather-related school closings, delays, and cancellations in a timely manner.
The District must make one decision that is appropriate for more than 3,100 students. We recognize that this decision may not always fit with individual circumstances. Therefore, we support parents/guardians in making the best decision for their families. Parents/guardians may choose to keep their children at home if they are concerned about their child’s safety due to weather conditions. In this event, they must notify the school and the absence will be recorded as excused.
Please note that we continually monitor the forecast from the National Weather Service (NWS) in order to make the best decision for students, staff, and families in a timely manner. The NWS’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) wind chill index chart is utilized in the District’s decision-making process. The NOAA wind chill index chart can be found under Appendix A of these guidelines.
Announcements of District weather-related decisions are communicated through local media outlets (television, radio) and multiple District communication platforms. Notification will be sent directly to families by phone, text, and email through the District’s Finalsite Mass Notification system. To receive notification through the District’s Finalsite Mass Notification system, please ensure your contact information (e-mail and phone) is accurate in PowerSchool. Announcements are also posted on Clear Creek Amana's social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), individual school websites, and the District website. In addition, the District utilizes the official Clear Creek Amana mobile app to share weather-related notifications.
Please note, high school activity and athletic event decisions are determined at the building level and communicated by the building administrator/designee. Champions before and after school programs follow the same weather-related closing, late starts, and early dismissals as the school district.
Appendix A
