It is the policy of Buncombe County Schools to be
in operation a full day.However, it may
be necessary, due to conditions beyond our control, to close school early.Students need to be able to ride a bus home.
Due to limited phone lines, we cannot contact you personally. Parents should
listen to local radio stations for information.Teachers should clearly know the procedure you want them to follow in
the event of an early closing. Please keep teachers updated if your plans
change. Your child should understand what you want them do in case of an
unexpected, early closing.
REMEMBER:Oakley Elementary School is a Buncombe County
School and is in the Reynolds District.
Weather Watch
The safety of all children is our first concern
if schools must be closed or their opening delayed because of weather
conditions.Here are some important
things to remember.
•The decision to have a delayed opening or
school closing will be made no later than 6:00 a.m.If possible, the decision will be made the
evening before.
•Tune in to area radio and television
stations for the announcement.Please do
not call schools, central offices, or the news media.You can also check on-line at:http://www.wlos.com
•If there is a delayed opening of
school, school will be open to students at 9:30.Buses will run 2hours later than their regular schedules.
•If no announcement is made you may assume
that schools will operate on a normal schedule.Weather conditions sometimes worsen during the day after children have
arrived at school.If early dismissal of
schools is necessary, local radio and television stations will make the
announcement.
Working parents are
advised to plan ahead and make special provisions for child care for those days
when schools must be dismissed.
•Please indicate on the Student Information
Sheet the procedures the school should follow for your child in the event of
an early dismissal.
Please advise us of
any changes or updates in this procedure.Teachers are unable to telephone each parent in the case of early
dismissal.
