Monday, November 22, 2010

School Closure when school is in session

Below is the official Vancouver School Board release of its policy regarding school closures when school is in session:

This applies to a situation where a school, schools, or the entire system is CLOSED due to weather conditions (e.g. snow), natural disaster, or other conditions that might endanger the health of students and staff. When all schools are closed all other programs and worksites, e.g. night schools and committee meetings, will also be closed/cancelled.

A CLEAR ANNOUNCEMENT stating that schools are closed will be provided by 6:00 a.m. to local radio stations. The Board will contact the following radio and television stations to make an announcement regarding any closures. Please do not call media outlets to determine whether schools are closed.

  • CKNW (980 AM)
  • CKWX (NEWS 1130 AM)
  • CBC RADIO (690 AM, 105.7 FM)
  • BCTV/Global (cable channel 11)
  • FAIRCHILD Radio (CJVB AM 1470/CKHG FM 96.1)
  • CITY TV (cable channel 13)

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