• Northampton County Schools

    Inclement Weather Procedures

    01.26.22

     

    Delayed Opening/Early Dismissal

    The announcement to delay opening or dismiss early will apply to students and employees, with the exception of special circumstances when essential personnel only will be required to follow the regular schedule.

    In order to meet the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and to be consistent across the district, following are the procedures with respect to make up time for employees:

    Non-exempt employees (hourly employees, classified employees, teacher assistants): Time missed due to a delayed opening or early dismissal must be made up during the pay period during which the time was missed.  Employees are to work with their supervisor to determine the schedule for making up the time.

    Exempt employees (salaried employees, teachers, administrators): Time missed due to a delayed opening or early dismissal does not have to be made up.

    If you have questions as to whether you are a non-exempt employee or an exempt employee, please talk with your supervisor.

     

    Closed for Students and Staff

    Northampton County Schools will be closed for students and staff on XXXX.  A teacher workday for 10-month teachers will be added to the approved calendar to meet the 215-day requirement for teacher contractual employment.  All other employees must either take accumulated leave, leave without pay, or make arrangements with their supervisor to make up the time.

     

    Closed for Students—Optional Teacher Workday

    Northampton County Schools will be closed for students on XXXX.  It is an optional teacher workday for 10-month teachers.  Teachers may report to work if conditions allow, take accumulated leave, or take leave without pay.   All other employees may report to work if conditions allow or take accumulated leave, leave without pay, or make arrangements with their supervisor to make up the time.

     

    Remote Learning and Teaching—Buildings Closed

    Buildings are closed for students and staff. Remote learning for students will occur. Teachers are expected to facilitate learning remotely. All other employees must either take accumulated leave, leave without pay, or make arrangements with their supervisor to make up the time.

     

    Remote Learning and Teaching—Buildings Open for Staff Only

    Buildings are open for staff only. Remote learning for students will occur. Teachers are expected to facilitate learning remotely. Teachers may report to their building if conditions allow. All other employees may report to work if conditions allow or take accumulated leave, leave without pay, or make arrangements with their supervisor to make up the time.