2007-01-16 10:41:40 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
Well snow can be pretty slippery and the last thing any school wants is a lawsuit, Even a my school my teacher fell becuase there was an ice patch on the floor... sounds funny but its really not especially since shes really awesome and everyone loves her
2007-01-16 15:42:59 · answer #1 · answered by Joze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Often they will close schools if the school board covers a large district than includes a lot of rural areas. I know the city schools were not cancelled today, because a lot of students get rides to school or walk. It is mainly the liability of bussing students that school boards are scared of. Often when schools are still open but the roads are slippery bus service on non paved roads is cancelled.
In our area schools closed today because of the threat of freezing rain. The weather has been unseasonally warm so far this winter so there have been no previous school cancellations. School boards have an unofficial amount of days they anticipate as snow days. Since there have been no previous snow days they aren't too worried about cancelling school.
2007-01-16 19:53:15 · answer #2 · answered by Elsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not the snow necessarily that causes the most problems. Accumulations of snow can cause very slippery conditions though.
The temperature below freezing causes ice to build up on windows and on streets, especially overpasses where the normal ground heat doesn't reach.
Here in South Texas, where it's really messy now, we've had rain, frozen rain, and temperatures fluctuating above and below freezing. Most motorists aren't used to driving in those conditions, and are pretty bad at it. So to protect the children, schools choose to close so the risk to the kids is not a factor.
2007-01-16 18:53:27 · answer #3 · answered by snvffy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the teachers don't want to drive in it or the bus drivers either. They never closed any schools when I was in school in the 60's because of snow. They just look for an excuse for a day off nowdays.
2007-01-16 18:51:38 · answer #4 · answered by idaho_native57 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While there may just be an inch in your yard, schools cover large areas that often include country roads and higher elevations. If the higher elevations get 7 inches to your 2 inches, they close the school in order to ensure the safety of all the students.
2007-01-16 18:50:50 · answer #5 · answered by LoneStarLou 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Haha,
Since I'm in school, I say that they don't close enough.
But I can completely see your point. I think it might be because some schools have the kids walk to school. If the wind chill is low, they might close schools. Or, if the roads are bad, it might be dangerous for buses or so.
Just depends I guess. As a senior, I'm enjoying it!!
2007-01-16 18:49:41 · answer #6 · answered by captain slow 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here's why.
Imagine this conversation. a principal walks into a room full of concerned parents, "People, please allow me to explain. You see, it was just a LITTLE snow, and as some of you may know, buses don't drive well in snowy icy conditions, and...Well"
You get the picture, and that's why.
2007-01-16 18:53:15 · answer #7 · answered by LTin2000 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Because if the bus wrecks or a child is hit by an out-of-control car, spoiled brats will sue the district, and they have enough trouble with money as it is. If it were your child, wouldn't you rather be safe than sorry?
2007-01-16 19:41:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the last time they closed school in NYC someone had to fly 2 planes into a building...stop complaining...
2007-01-16 19:03:28 · answer #9 · answered by techteach03 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
idk at my skool there was barely any snow. same q for me
2007-01-16 18:44:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋