July 31, 2010

CD: Area schools assessing when to return to class

DISPATCH STAFF REPORT

Local school districts canceled school for today, but Friday’s plan is hinged on the severity of winter weather — snow, freezing rain and sleet — predicted for today.

Officials with the Columbus Municipal School District were out at 4:30 this morning checking road conditions to determine if buses could run. By 5:30 a.m., school officials had decided to close for the day.

But plans for Friday are still up in the air. CMSD Superintendent Del Phillips is meeting with transportation coordinators at 4 p.m. today and will make a decision from there, said Janet Lewis, district spokeswoman.

The district will notify parents of closures via Falcon Phone Blast messages. Employees will be notified by e-mail; television and radio stations will carry the announcement at 6 a.m.

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