RATIONALE/OBJECTIVE:

The Cobb County School District seeks to respond, when necessary, to conditions that inhibit or prevent normal operations.

RULE:

A. The Superintendent is authorized to take action to close one or more of the system's schools if conditions exist that may threaten the health and safety of students and personnel.

B. The Superintendent is also empowered to delay the opening hour of the school day and/or release students and personnel before the normal school day ends if hazardous conditions exist.

Adopted: 9/10/69
Reclassified an Administrative Rule: 9/1/04
Reviewed: 8/8/84
Revised: 11/9/83; 6/21/05