Hickman County Board of Education
Descriptor Term:
Descriptor Code:
Issued Date:
1.8011
05/04/20
Emergency Closings
Rescinds:
Issued:
1.8011
08/05/19
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General
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The Board authorizes the Director of Schools to close schools in the event of hazardous weather, a
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public health emergency, or any other emergency which presents a threat to the safety of students, staff
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members, or school property. 1
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As soon as the decision to close schools is made, the Director of Schools will notify the public media
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and request that an announcement be made.
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If school is not in session or is dismissed early due to snow or inclement weather, the Director of
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Schools in consultation with the principal(s) of the impacted school(s) shall determine if all scheduled
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activities in which students are involved shall be postponed or cancelled.
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EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
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In the event of an emergency that requires closure of a school building, group of schools, or the entire
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district, the Director of Schools is authorized to continue to pay employees who are not able to
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physically report for duty as a result. These employees shall receive their regular wages. Such
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payments shall not exceed the number of days budgeted for each employee.
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During such emergencies, the Director of Schools may designate certain employees as essential. Such
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employees shall work as directed by the Director of Schools, whether that is by physical appearance at
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work or teleworking under Policy 5.1151. Essential employees must use leave to be excused from
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work absent special permission as determined by the Director of Schools/designee.
Legal References
Cross References
1. TCA 49-6-3004(e)(1); TRR/MS 0520-01-03-
Emergency Preparedness Plan 3.202
.02(1)(b)
Telework During Emergencies 5.1151
Version Date: June 10, 2021

## Table 1

|  | Hickman County Board of | Education |  |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
|  | Descriptor Term: Emergency Closings | Descriptor Code: 1.8011 | Issued Date: 05/04/20 |
|  |  | Rescinds: 1.8011 | Issued: 08/05/19 |