CHAPTER 3.00 - SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION

3.03 Emergencies

(1) In case of an emergency involving the welfare and safety of students and employees, the Superintendent may suspend any part of these regulations; provided, that he/she shall report the fact of and the reason for suspension at the next meeting of the School Board; and provided further, that the suspension shall expire at the time of such report unless continued in effect by actions of the School Board.

(2) In case of an emergency, the Superintendent may close any school or all schools. The members of the School Board shall be informed immediately of any event or condition which requires the closing of a school or the

schools of the District, and, where the public interest requires Board action, the Superintendent shall call an emergency meeting of the Board.

(3) In any case or condition not covered by these regulations, the Superintendent shall base the decision on his/her best judgment.

Statutory Authority: 1001.41, 1001.42, F.S.

Laws Implemented: 1001.33, 1001.43, F.S.

History:

Adopted: January 14, 1999

Revision Date(s): February 9, 2010

Formerly: