No announcement has been made about how upcoming winter weather will affect students going back to school after winter break, but Fort Worth ISD already has a plan in place in the event of winter weather.
The National Weather Service Fort Worth is tracking a cold front that will bring arctic air to the region on Sunday, Jan. 5, and into next week. High temperatures are forecast to be in the 40s, with lows in the 20s and low chances for wintry precipitation.
On Fort Worth ISD’s website, the district has laid out a plan for how it responds to potential winter weather and how parents can stay up to date on delays or cancellations. Here’s what to know.
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How Fort Worth ISD determines class delays or cancellations
Fort Worth ISD begins assessing any school delays or cancellations at least 24 hours in advance of any approaching storm.
The process is a multi-team effort and includes district leadership, operations, emergency management, transportation, security and communications. The goal is to make a decision on school delays or cancellations no later than 5 a.m. day of, the district said.
Ultimately, the Chief of District Operations will confer with the superintendent, who will then make the final decision.
If school is delayed or canceled, notices will immediately be posted through the following channels:
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All Fort Worth ISD social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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On the district’s EdTV channel (Charter Cable Channel 30 and AT&T U-verse Channel 99)
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Notices will be forwarded to local radio, television and newspaper outlets
Maintenance crews weather-proof district
Ahead of possible winter weather, Fort Worth ISD said it dispatches maintenance crews across the district to weather-proof more than 200 facility structures.
Crews are to override temperature controls to keep schools warm around the clock, in case of a power outage. Also, maintenance crews shut off irrigation systems and all cooling towers are drained to prevent freezing, the district said.
Check back here for more weather information throughout the weekend.
Report weather-related closings to the Star-Telegram by email: [email protected].
