Administrative Procedure 133

Inclement Weather Background The district is committed to ensure that each student enrolled in a district school, and each staff member employed by the district, is provided with a safe learning environment [​School Act​, RSA 2000, c S-3, s 45.1(1)]. There are times when natural weather phenomena may threaten the safety of children while they are in attendance at school. In the event of such a circumstance, the principal must exercise judgment as to whether students are to be allowed outside of the building before, during and after the school day. Procedures 1. Calgary Catholic schools, unless otherwise directed by the chief superintendent, will stay open during periods of inclement weather. 2. Principals make the decisions as to whether or not students and staff go outside by considering a variety of factors: a. The actual weather conditions or combination of conditions at their school site: ● ● ●

continuous rain or snow, extreme wind, and/or extreme cold.

b. The Environment Canada website: ​https://weather.gc.ca/ 3. When conditions reach -20 Celsius or colder including the wind-chill factor, it is recommended that students be kept inside for recess or lunch breaks. The -20 Celsius guideline is comparable to other school jurisdictions in Alberta and across Canada. Note: this temperature is provided as a guideline and may be adjusted for the school/activity. 4. Each school should have procedures in place to keep students, staff and volunteers safe during inclement weather and changing weather conditions.

5. Final responsibility to prepare a child for inclement weather belongs to the parents/legal guardians. Approval Date:​ May 16, 2017 Reference:

Section 45.1(1) School Act

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