Inclement Weather Here’s what you need to know........ Once a decision is made to delay school, close school, or dismiss classes early, the following steps are taken: · Information is posted on the district website: www.abss.k12.nc.us · A message is recorded on the ABSS Weather Hotline: 336.438.6490 · The following TV and radio stations are contacted: FM Radio Stations WUNC 91.5 WKRR 92.3 TV Stations Visit these website media outlets to find WFMY 2 (CBS) WMQX 93.1 out inclement weather information from WRAL 5 (CBS) WQDR 94.7 ABSS. WQMG 97.1 WGHP 8 (FOX) AM Radio Stations WOZN 98.7 The Times News WXII 12 (NBC) WSJS 600 www.thetimesnews.com NEWS 14 CAROLINA WMAG 99.5 WPTF 680 News 2 WVBZ 100.3 WPCM 920 www.digtriad.com WZTK 101.1 WBAG 1150 Fox 8 WJMH 102.1 WSML 1200 www.myfox8.com WTQR 104.1 WEAL 1510 News 12 WZKL 107.5 www.wxii12.com · A Connect-ED automated phone message is scheduled to send to all staff and student families, beginning no earlier than 6:00 a.m., or as soon as early dismissal is determined if students are already in school or en route to school. (The system generally takes 30 minutes to contact all ABSS families. In cases of heavy call volume or high network use, 100% of calls may not be received. For that reason, ABSS provides a variety of methods to [nd out weather plans for schools.) · If you would like to also receive e-mail notification of Connect-Ed messages, contact your child’s school with your e-mail address. If a delay is necessary, it will be a two-hour delay. If no announcement is made, school will be open as usual. Student days missed due to inclement weather will be rescheduled on teacher workdays or Saturdays. NOTE: School board policy allows the superintendent to excuse individual student absences due to safety concerns during inclement weather. If parents feel road conditions are too harzardous to travel, they are given the ultimate decision concerning their child’s safety. A parent note is required upon return to school. REMINDER: It is important to notify your child’s school if your phone number or e-mail address changes in order for Connect-ED contact information to remain accurate. In compliance with federal laws, the Alamance-Burlington School System administers all educational programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination because of race, religion, national or ethnic origin, color, age, military service, diability, or gender, except where exemption is appropriate and allowed by law. Inquiries or complaints should be directed to: Dr. Charles Monroe, Assistant Superintendent, School Administration/Auxilary Services Alamance-Burlington School System 1712 Vaughn Road, Burlington, NC 27217.