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Dear Waterloo Families,
It is getting to be that time of year when snow, ice, and extreme cold may cause disruptions to school. Please let me explain how we make decisions regarding calamity days.
We closely monitor the weather forecast for snow and extremely cold temperatures throughout the winter months. The website I trust most for weather information is www.weather.gov. We also maintain communication with the local road crews and police, and other staff and I drive neighborhoods. Whenever possible, the decision to close school will be made the previous evening. However, closings may be announced as late as 6 a.m., depending on various factors.
The district has no specific temperature policy for canceling school, but we use the National Weather Service Wind Chill Chart as a guide. In addition, we closely monitor road conditions and the ability of our buses to run on time. We will most likely have school if the temperatures remain in the lightest blue color on the chart and the buses are running on time. However, it is not uncommon for us to close when the windchill is -15 or colder for a sustained period. We make decisions that are in the best interest of our students, with safety as our number one priority.
Parents know their children best. If parents are concerned for their children's safety getting to and from school or activities, we respect their right to keep them home.
When the Waterloo Schools CLOSE:
All elementary and middle school evening activities are canceled.
High school evening activities may take place depending on the weather throughout the day. Communication regarding such events will be made by relevant coaches or advisors.
Transportation to Maplewood Career Center is not provided.
Community groups scheduled to use school facilities (e.g., youth athletic leagues, Scouts, etc.) will have their events canceled.
If the Waterloo Schools DELAY:
Nothing is canceled. Buses will run two hours late, and car riders should arrive two hours late.
Please note that because delays tend to be more disruptive to families than school closing, delays are only used in extenuating circumstances (e.g. icy roads with temperatures rising).
When the decision to close school is made, families will receive a text message and phone call, and the information will be posted on our website, Facebook page, and all major local news stations.
Have a safe and enjoyable winter, and Go Vikings!
Sincerely,
Joe Clark, Ph.D.
Superintendent
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Waterloo Local Schools partners with the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) to provide the Safer Ohio School Tip Line. Students can call or text 844-SaferOH (844-723-3764) (open 24/7) to anonymously report anything that is suspicious or endangering to you, your friends, or your school. Every tip can remain anonymous. School safety analysts may ask for additional information, but the caller can remain secret or leave his or her contact information for later follow-up. Calls or texts are answered by analysts within Ohio Homeland Security. If action is needed, the analysts immediately forward information to local school officials, law enforcement agencies, and the Ohio School Safety Center (OSSC) for action and follow up.
Things to report to the tip line include (but are not limited to):
Bullying incidents
Withdrawn student behaviors
Verbal or written threats observed toward students, faculty or schools
Weapon/suspicious devices on or near school grounds
Gang related activities
Unusual/suspicious behavior of students or staff
Self-harm or suicidal sentiments
Any other school safety related concerns
Mission Statement of the Waterloo Local Schools
Waterloo Local School District, in cooperation with our families and community, cultivates academic excellence through high quality instruction and experience-based learning connecting students’ lives to their futures.
Waterloo Belief Statements:
1. We believe that cooperating with our families and community is essential in providing our students with a high quality education.
2. We believe in providing a safe and nurturing environment that enhances the physical, social, and emotional development of each child.
3. We believe in offering innovative instruction.