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How can I get weather/closure information?
Depending on weather conditions, schools will close for the day, open
two hours late with regular bus routes or snow bus routes, or open on
time with snow bus routes. Changes to the school schedule are usually
announced by 5 a.m. Weather emergencies can sometimes disrupt power and
telephone service. The district will use a variety of methods to keep
you informed, but please remember to keep a battery-equipped radio as
your emergency communications backup:
Web sites:
- Bookmark the Stanwood-Camano School District web site, www.stanwood.wednet.edu,for updates.
- Bookmark the web site www.schoolreport.org
and follow the links to Stanwood-Camano School District for updates.
You may subscribe to this web site with your e-mail address to receive
emergency notices specific to the district.
Recordings:
- Call the district’s emergency hotline at (360) 629-1240 or the
transportation emergency line at (360) 629-1224 for a recorded message.
Please do not call the Transportation Office because it is important to
keep the lines open for emergencies.
Radio and TV stations:
AM Band
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KIRO
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KJR
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KOMO
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KING
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KWYZ
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KMPS
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KRKO
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KBRC
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KLSY
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630
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1090
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1230
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FM Band
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KLSY
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KUBE
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KJR
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KPLZ
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KCMS
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KRPM
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94.1
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105.3
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106.1
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Television Stations
HOW ARE DECISIONS MADE?
We closely monitor the weather and communicate with Snohomish and
Island County Road Departments. Most often, decisions are made in the
early morning rather than the night before so that the most current
weather conditions and forecasts can factor into the decision. We
recognize the impact on family schedules, and will communicate any
decision as quickly as possible. In the early morning hours (typically
beginning at 2:30 a.m.), district staff members drive main roads and
side streets throughout the school district boundaries to assess
driving and walking conditions. Information is compiled and reported to
the Superintendent, who will make the decision – based on the best
available information at that time – to close, delay and/or run buses
on snow routes. We understand these decisions disrupt family schedules
and appreciate your patience during these severe weather situations.
While we know that our students and families are best served when we
are open, our top concern is the safety of our students and staff.
WHY WAS THIS DECISION MADE? IT DOESN’T MAKE SENSE TO ME.
The decision to close or delay schools relies on weather predictions
and local conditions. The topography of our school district varies.
Higher elevations sometimes accumulate snow or ice quickly and hold on
to it longer than lower elevations. Decisions are made based on the
condition of every bus route throughout Stanwood-Camano School
District. A decision must be made several hours before schools would
normally open, and conditions may change dramatically during that
period of time.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN SNOW ROUTES ARE IN EFFECT?
A snow route is a modified bus route that generally runs on main roads
rather than side streets or through neighborhoods where driving a
school bus may not be possible during inclement weather. If snow routes
are in effect, students must catch their bus at alternate stops. On
these snow route days, students are returned after school to their snow
route stops regardless of changes in the weather.
HOW CAN I FIND THE SNOW ROUTES?
To view the 2008-09 snow routes, please click on the link below or call the transportation department at (360) 629-1229.
 Snow Routes 2008-09 (48.08 kB)
HOW DOES THE DISTRICT CREATE SNOW ROUTES?
Selecting snow route stops that are both safe for students and meet the
school scheduling requirements is a difficult decision. The rural
location of many of our district homes along with hazardous, narrow
roads without a shoulder or sidewalk make it difficult to identify snow
route stops that are safe for students to walk to and from. For this
reason, snow bus routes often require the student to be driven to the
bus stop location. Parents should use their own discretion regarding
the use of snow route stops, transporting students to school
themselves, or having student(s) remain at home during inclement
weather.
While student safety is our primary concern, the district must consider
numerous factors when deciding the locations of snow route stops:
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Snow route stops must have adequate space off of the road to allow
for the safe transfer of students to and from personal vehicles and
buses.
- Snow route stops must be large enough to safely fit the bus and numerous parent vehicles of traffic.
- Locations of stops are on the county’s priority roads for snow
removal so that buses can access their stops and safely transport
students.
- Snow route stops must allow adequate time for parents to connect
with the buses while respecting the subsequent routes and school
schedules.
WHAT IF A STORM BEGINS WHEN MY CHILDREN ARE AT SCHOOL?
We do not dismiss school during changing weather conditions because of
our concern of children being at home without any adult supervision.
Releasing school early is problematic when families are not expecting
it. Families may choose to pick up their children early, but must go to
the office and sign their child out. We do our best to monitor and
anticipate conditions.
IF SCHOOL IS CLOSED, WHEN WILL MISSED DAYS BE MADE UP?
State law requires that children attend school 180 days. When school is
closed, missed days must be made up unless they are waived by the
state. State law does not currently allow school districts to add
minutes onto each school day to make up missed time. Our school
district’s 180-day calendar is part of the contract with our labor
associations. The current teachers’ contract states that the first two
missed school days will be made up at the end of the school year, which
if needed, would be June 17 and 18, 2009. If additional make-up days
are needed, the district and labor associations will work together on a
solution.
WILL AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITES BE CANCELED IF SCHOOL IS CLOSED?
Typically, activities will be canceled when
school has been closed all day. Please check the district Web site, or
your school’s Web site, for specific information.
We recognize the importance of having children in school on a regular
schedule with quality, uninterrupted learning time. With safety as our
primary concern, decisions that impact student learning are always
weighed with careful consideration. Thank you for patience during
weather situations as we share in the frustration regarding schedule
changes.
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No materials on any of the Stanwood-Camano Schools'
web pages may be copied without express written permission unless permission is clearly stated on the page.
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Nondiscrimination Statement |
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The Stanwood-Camano School District complies with all federal and state rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, families with children, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, age or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a disabled person. Inquiries and complaints should be filed with the following individuals: Title IX Officer, American Disabilities Act Coordinator, Dr. Linda Littlefield, Section 504 Coordinator Gale Forrest, (360) 629-1200, Stanwood-Camano School District, 26920 Pioneer Hwy, Stanwood, WA 98292.
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