Closing and Weather Information Policy
The CDP staff believes small children should not be on the road in adverse weather conditions. We do not want to jeopardize your child’s safety should there be a vehicle problem during severe weather. All decisions regarding the closing of the center usually will be made by 7:30 a.m. daily.
Program vehicles will not run when:
· Wind chills are below –45° F or standing temperature is –25° F without a wind chill.
· Road conditions are too severe for travel (freezing rain, excessive ice and/or snow cover, muddy roads).
· Vehicles have mechanical problems.
· Local school districts close.
Site Closing Information
· Mayville – follows MPCG School District.
· Early Head Start/Head Start follow school for late starts, closing and cancellations.
· Childcare is available when EHS/HS are late or cancelled (childcare fees apply).
· Mayville Site closes only when Mayville State University closes.
· Hillsboro – follows Hillsboro School District.
· Early Head Start/Head Start/Pre-K Programs follow school for late starts, closing and cancellations.
· Childcare is available when EHS/HS are late or cancelled when the school district does NOT close (childcare fees apply).
· Hillsboro Site closes when the Hillsboro School District closes.
· Cooperstown – follows Griggs County Central School District.
· Head Start follow school for late starts, closing and cancellations.
· Childcare is available when HS is late or cancelled (childcare fees apply).
· Cooperstown Site closes when the Griggs County Central School District closes.
· McVille – follows Dakota Prairie School District.
· Head Start/Pre-K follow school for late starts, closing and cancellations.
· Central Valley – follows Central Valley School District.
· Head Start/Pre-K follow school for late starts, closing and cancellations.
Special Notes on Closing and Weather
· Closings will be announced on KMAV FM 105.5 and KVLY TV 11.
· When the local school district starts late, closes early or cancels due to weather conditions, bus routes will also follow the same schedule. Please stay tuned to the radio and/or television for updates and possible closings.
· Should weather turn severe quickly, children will remain at the site until a parent/guardian or other authorized person can pick them up. Should roads be closed, the children will be taken to their storm home or stay at the site.
· Home-visitors will use their discretion on whether or not to travel due to severe weather.
· Parents/guardians have the right to keep their child at home or pick them up early due to severe weather.
· A designated storm home (within reasonable distance to the site) will be stated on the emergency contact form, copies are kept at each site and in the Main Office child files.
· Levels of authority will apply when making closure decisions for the program. The Mayville Site and Main Office will remain open unless Mayville State University closes.
· All vehicles are equipped with winter survival kits.